Transcorp Hotels Plc shareholders have approved the payment of N7.6bn dividend. The company also said it would diversify its investment beyond the hospitality sector. Speaking on the challenges faced during the period, the newly appointed Managing Director/CEO, Uzoamaka Oshogwe, noted the impact of various economic pressures on the company’s operations. Oshogwe, who was appointed in Read More

The Oodua Peoples Congress, Agbekoya, self-determination groups, and other Yoruba groups have read the riot act, asking terrorists to vacate Yoruba land forthwith. The convergence of hundreds of stakeholders and individuals of Yoruba land, tagged “Western Nigeria Global Summit on Security and Livelihood, Lagos-Jebba-Warri,” held in Lagos, on Thursday. The summit was convened owing to Read More

The Anglican Bishop of Eha-Amufu Diocese in Isi-Uzo LGA of Enugu State, Rt. Rev. Daniel Olinya, has refuted the reports of mass killings and arson in Eha-Amufu making the rounds on the social media, noting that many mistook Nkala-Eha community in Ebonyi State, which suffered grisly attacks in February, for Eha-Amufu, which shares boundaries with it. The post No Mass Killings, Arson in Eha-Amufu – Bishop Olinya appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tribune Online History, power and the battle for Rivers State SOME lessons of history demand constant remembrance, lest we fall into the same pitfalls. Edmund Burke captured this sentiment when he warned that “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The unabating crisis in Rivers State is more than a mere political skirmish; it is history playing out in familiar fashion. […] History, power and the battle for Rivers State Tribune Online

GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, attributed the gridlock experienced by motorists on Wednesday to a lack of effective communication by relevant authorities. The post I wasn’t aware of closure — Umahi appeared first on Vanguard News.

ANGRY reactions have continued to trail the closure of Independence Bridge, a major road network linking Victoria Island and other parts of Lagos, by the Federal Government as Lagosians spent many hours in traffic. The post Day 2 of Independence Bridge closure: Chaos as Lagosians groan, blame govt appeared first on Vanguard News.

SPEAKER of the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr Emomotimi Guwor, has said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori would be the only governorship candidate in the state in the 2027 general election. The post 2027: Oborevwori ‘ll be only guber candidate in Delta – Speaker appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Samuel  Oyadongha Yenagoa—First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s administration commitment to providing accessible and affordable healthcare in Niger Delta communities and other parts of the country that have suffered years of neglect. Senator Tinubu stated this, yesterday, during the launching of access to health insurance services for the poor and […] The post First Lady reiterates FG’s commitment to infrastructure renewal in Niger Delta appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Special Adviser on Boundary Matters in Kosofe Local Government, Ganiyu Olamiji Oyebanjo, has accused the council chairman, Moyosore Ogunlewe, of corruption and intimidation, alleging that his recent arrest was a ploy to silence him. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Oyebanjo refuted claims that he was involved in any criminal activity, insisting that the allegations […]

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or summoning Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended state governor, over allegations made by the former Rivers Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Justice I.P.C. Igwe issued the ruling in Suit Read More

Tribune Online Tribute to Prof Wale Olaitan PROFESSOR Wale Areola Olaitan, a renowned expert in Political Theory and State-Society Relations, who served in various capacities at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)—including as Head of the Political Science Department, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and ultimately, the first alumnus to become Vice-Chancellor—passed away on Monday, March 24, at the age […] Tribute to Prof Wale Olaitan Tribune Online

Benin City,  Edo State, stood still for Governor Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, as he arrived the state from Abuja after the election tribunal on Wednesday affirmed his victory as the duly elected governor of the state in the September 21, 2024, governorship election. The post Tribunal victory: Benin standstill for Okpebholo as Oba prays appeared first on Vanguard News.

Major US trade partners are calling out US President Donald Trump’s over the global tariffs onslaught, but left the door open to negotiations. The post Countries eye trade talks as global markets tumble over Trump’s tariff appeared first on Vanguard News.

… Says Amendment of 1999 Constitution Still on Course ... Empowers Over 5,000 Constituents with Tractors, Farm Implements, Others By Henry Umoru ABUJA – The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), has announced that upon resumption from the Sallah and Easter holidays, the Senate will consider the Tax Reform Bills 2024. […] The post Senate will consider tax reform bills after resumption, senate leader appeared first on Vanguard News.

Umahi said this while denying allegation while fielding questions from journalists during his tour of the Independence Bridge in Lagos. He said: “When I left office and then became a minister, she was going about saying that I owe her N200 million in 2014. “The entire election in 2014 for me to be a governor did not cost me up to N100 million; so, how would campaign material be N200 million?”

LAGOS = The Yoruba apex sociocultural and political organisation, Afenifere has urged the National Assembly not to pass the  Indigene Status Bill into law. Afenifere has in a press statement on Thursday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi pushed for urgent restructuring of the country, stressing that the bill has the potential […]

… Empathizes with Commuters, Residents By Femi Bolaji The Federal Government has announced that full rehabilitation work on the collapsed Namnai Bridge in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State will commence next week. The announcement follows the devastating flood that occurred on Wednesday, which swept away the makeshift bridge that had served as a […] The post Rehabilitation of collapsed Taraba Bridge to begin next week – FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

The High Court in London on Thursday ordered US President Donald Trump to pay £625,000 ($741,000) in legal costs after he unsuccessfully sued a former British spy over a salacious dossier. Trump had sought to bring a suit against former MI6 officer Christopher Steele, who authored the so-called Steele dossier, which alleged the US leader Read More

ele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, confirmed this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Thursday in Abuja. According to the Minister, the operation as a major step toward curbing illegal mining and sanitising the sector. He said the operators of the site had long evaded law enforcement and was reportedly protected by compromised security personnel.

President Donald Trump said his administration was “very close” to a deal to find a buyer for TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner by the weekend. “We’re very close to a deal with a very good group of people,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that Read More

Trump's administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the lower court's order and allow for a resumption of the deportation flights under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA), which has only been used previously during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II. The post Judge chides Trump admin over rushed deportation flights appeared first on Vanguard News.

The constituents said this in reaction to to INEC’s declaration on Thursday that the petition they submitted for recall of Senator Natasha is defective. INEC had, in a statement on its X handle on Thursday said the petition failed to meet the minimum requirement prescribed by the 1999 Constitution (as amended). However, despite the assertion by INEC, the constituents vowed never to back down on the recall process of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly.

A fire outbreak at the North-West University Kano city campus on Thursday destroyed property worth millions of Naira. Even though no life was lost, a staff member of the institution sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical attention in the hospital. The inferno, which started around 11:20 am, affected the offices of the Head of Read More

No fewer than 300 Amateur golfers have registered to snatch the Captain’s Cup trophy won by Eighteen-handicap player, Martin Stephen Kolo last year as the 2005 organising committee unveiled this year’s programmes of event at a press briefing at the club house of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Among dignitaries expected at the [...]

***Urges Police, other security agencies to ensure that such satanic rally is not allowed to hold By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has distanced himself from a planned rally purported to be in support of him and organised by what he described as an unknown association tagged, Progressive Peoples’ […] The post I have no hand in any ‘satanic’ rally in Akwa Ibom, says Akpabio appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewole, has warned residents against jungle justice. Adewole said this would not be condoned under his watch in the nation’s capital, urging residents to report all matters to security agents. Adewale stated this during the command’s outreach organised to foster stronger ties between police officers and residents Read More

The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, says the NYSC scheme should henceforth seek ways to prepare graduates for innovative solution to meet market demand and not only to serve their fatherland. Olawande gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja, at the 2025 National Youth Service Corps Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop with the theme: […] The post Minister urges NYSC to prepare corps members for job market appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tribune Online Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest Self-determination groups in the Southwest, under the aegis of Yoruba Assembly, have expressed serious concerns over the worsening security situation in the region, stressing that the only solution to addressing cases of kidnapping, banditry, and other crimes, which have become rampant in the country, is through the establishment of State Police. Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest Tribune Online

As global financial markets plunge in the wake of US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, Americans must also grapple with the potentially long-lasting impact of the move on household budgets. Yale's Budget Lab estimated the effect of recent tariffs, up to and including Wednesday's announcement, would cause a 17 percent rise in the cost of clothing and textiles.

The dossier, made up of a dozen memos, sparked a political firestorm when it was published just before Trump's first presidential inauguration in January 2017. The post UK court rules Trump must pay £625,000 costs for failed suit appeared first on Vanguard News.

The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (FCT-MPWB) has announced that the disbursement of refunds for services not rendered to pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj exercise is currently ongoing. Malam Muhammad Lawal, the FCT-MPWB Public Relations Officer, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday, […] The post FCT Board reassures pilgrims of 2023 Hajj refunds appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that her husband came up with the idea of using a helicopter for her visit to her constituency. Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed this during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels TV programme on Thursday. The Kogi state government had recently imposed restrictions on political rallies and convoys, Read More

President Donald Trump said his administration was "very close" to a deal to find a buyer for TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner by the weekend. Trump has downplayed risks that TikTok is in danger of being banned in the United States, saying he remains confident of finding a buyer for the app's US business.

Statistics shows that over 59.4% of Nigerians have acne. This skin condition is often linked to hormones, stress, and skincare routines, but diet plays a crucial role in maintaining clear skin. Certain foods can increase oil production, inflammation, and breakouts. Understanding the connection between food and acne can help in making better dietary choices for […] The post Manage your acne, stop these food triggers appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tribune Online Achimugu: Group urges Tinubu to caution EFCC A youth group under the auspices of the Council of Nigeria Youth Advocate (CNYA) has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring the socialite, Aisha Achimugu, wanted. Achimugu: Group urges Tinubu to caution EFCC Tribune Online

Tribune Online Maikalangu hails AMAC press corps chairman over induction into NIPR Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has congratulated the Chairman of the AMAC Press Corps, Comrade Wisdom Acka, on his induction into the prestigious Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) family on Friday, 28th March 2025, at Nasarawa State University, Keffi. In a statement released on Thursday and signed […] Maikalangu hails AMAC press corps chairman over induction into NIPR Tribune Online