Vanguard Nigeria

— Demand Kanu’s release, question Eastern rail, seaports By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), an assembly of prominent Southeastern intellectuals, traditional rulers and other stakeholders, has warned that Nigerians will not accept what it described as flawed election results. The group also accused the Federal Government of anti-democratic tendencies and alleged marginalisation of the South-East, while reiterating its demand

By Segun-Ogundeyi Fiyinfoluwa LAGOS — N Seven Nigeria Limited, the Tolaram Group company that controls Guinness Nigeria Plc, has increased its stake in the brewer to 70.9 per cent, according to a disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The company acquired an additional 499,987 Guinness Nigeria shares at N370.90 per share, in a transaction valued at about N185.45 million. The Company Secretary of Guinness Nigeria, Abimbola Ajibola-Jimoh, disclosed the transaction in a

— Investigations ongoing, CP says By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday summoned the State Security Council to review the security situation in the state, as the police confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with some of the recent deadly attacks. The meeting, held at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, came against the backdrop of recent attacks in communities across the state, including the deadly incident in Mangu Local Gov

— Military pressure weakening terrorist elements, says OPHK By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — A Boko Haram terrorist has surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), with a Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher and bomb in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The development came amid sustained military operations aimed at exerting pressure on terrorist elements across the North-East. The Acting Media Information Officer,

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Hon. Hayatu Tafida Aminu, has dismissed the defection of the party’s former state chairman, Muhammad Bello Aliyu Goronyo, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that he had abandoned the PDP about nine months ago. Goronyo, in a resignation letter dated August 30, 2026, formally announced his withdrawal from the PDP before his subsequent appointment as Director-General of

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, on his birthday, describing him as a “Renaissance governor” who has brought positive change to the state. The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, commended Lawal’s administration for its infrastructure and urban renewal initiatives, as well as efforts to promote industrialisation in Zamfara. Tinubu

— Lawan: VP has shown exceptional capacity, courage By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senators from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have felicitated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing his six decades as a life of service marked by resilience, intellect and patriotic commitment. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Chairman of the forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, APC, Katsi

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Wednesday said Nigeria’s revenue had risen significantly following the tax reforms introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Sani, who spoke at the 160th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Kaduna, said revenue reached approximately N21.6 trillion in the first half of 2026, representing a 49 per cent increase over the corresponding period of the previous year. The meeting was themed, “

By Precious Enaike The United Kingdom chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC UK) has inaugurated its 2027 Campaign Council as part of preparations for diaspora coordination and mobilisation ahead of the general elections. The council was inaugurated at the weekend in the UK with a mandate to mobilise support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and secure victory for APC candidates across the country. Speaking on the council’s mandate, the APC UK leadership said t

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has described Vice President Kashim Shettima’s journey through public service as one distinguished by courage in adversity, intellectual depth, loyalty to country and an abiding conviction in the promise of Nigeria. Akpabio stated this in a birthday message he personally signed on Wednesday to mark Shettima’s 60th birthday. The message was made available by Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udo

— Experts seek African digital trust framework By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence that the state will emerge not only as Nigeria’s commercial capital but also as Africa’s innovation capital, with more than $80 billion in commitments to technology development. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Wednesday at the GITEX Nigeria Official Tour, themed, “Beyond Connectivity: The Bridge to Sovereign AI & Innovation,” held at Landmark Centre,

By Adegboyega Adeleye Trabzonspor have accepted the resignation of head coach Fatih Tekke, days after initially rejecting his request to step down following the Turkish club’s Europa League exit. The Super Lig side announced on Wednesday that it had reached a “mutual understanding” with Tekke and agreed to part ways in the interests of the club and its long-term objectives. Tekke tendered his resignation after Trabzonspor were eliminated from the Europa League play-off round by Hungaria

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran. “Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be ‘hotter’ than ever before!” Trump said on his Truth Social network. It is the latest geographical name change floated by Trump and comes a we

..Finds fake Executive Order, mutilated National Assembly Act, 58 bank accounts, alleged N400m fraud By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, has exonerated the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, from allegations that he authorised, established or participated in the activities of the purported government agency. The committee, chaired

Ride-hailing giant Uber will be laying off around 10 percent of its staff as part of “significant organizational changes,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a message to employees released on Wednesday. “Today, we’re making a number of significant organizational changes across Uber,” Khosrowshahi said. “As a result, we will be reducing the size of our team by about 10 percent.” Uber has a total of roughly 34,000 employees with operations in more than 7

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised several terrorists and intercepted a large cache of ammunition in separate operations in Zamfara and Kaduna states. The Military Information Officer, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Danja said troops of Sector 2, acting on credible intelligence about the movement of terrorists from the Fakai General Area towards Kwanar Jolof and Tashar

…exonerates Gbajabiamila, uncovers forged presidential, legislative documents By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, has uncovered alleged forgery and alteration of presidential and legislative documents used to give the purported agency official legitimacy. The committee also disclosed the discovery of about 58 bank accounts allegedly linked to Prin

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Director-General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW, DIG Johnson Kokumo (rtd.), has dismissed as fake news a viral video alleging that suspects arrested over the importation of illegal arms through the Tin Can Island Port were sponsored by the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. Kokumo, who spoke in Abuja on Tuesday, said he was personally present when the Nigerian Customs Service handed over 3

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — Cross River State has sustained a 95 per cent national immunisation coverage rating, even as the state government moves to bridge gaps in vaccine access, particularly in hard-to-reach communities. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed this yesterday in Calabar when an evaluation and surveillance team from the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, Lagos, and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, visite

Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced that he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt “humiliated” by his exclusion and subsequent reinstatement after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The top scorer in the history of the Panthers was singled out by the Gabonese government as responsible for the AFCON failure. “They humiliated and smeared me even though I played at the AFCON while injured,” the 37-year-old said in a televisio