Vanguard Newspaper

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has expressed confidence that Abia State will deliver more than the constitutionally required 25 per cent of votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, has approved the appointments of Professors Rosemary Kanene Udeozor and Muhammad Umar Ndagi as Deputy Vice-Chancellors, while extending Malam Sambo Mohammed’s tenure as Acting Registrar.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu for attending the Argungu fishing festival while insecurity worsens across the country.

Lagos came alive once again as thousands of runners participated in the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. From elite athletes to first-time runners, participants took on the 10km and 42km routes with determination, resilience and unmistakable Nigerian grit.

The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has condemned the killing of 22-year-old Isaac David Satlat in South Africa, barely a week after the murder of Emeka Uzor in Johannesburg.

Tension is rising along the Benue-Taraba border after armed men abducted a businesswoman and nine other passengers along the Takum-Tor Donga-Katsina Road in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

At least three people have died and four others injured following the collapse of a mining pit in Enyim Agalegu community, Ikwo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.

Rayo Vallecano waltzed to a 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga, leaving Diego Simeone’s side 15 points behind leaders Real Madrid.

   

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are struggling with soaring temperatures and persistent electricity outages, describing the situation as unbearable and making restful sleep nearly impossible.

The House of Representatives has begun investigating the alleged non-release of N174.26 billion earmarked for agricultural intervention projects, calling on relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and development partners to cooperate fully with the probe.