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The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has adjourned the trial of a former Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr Olasupo Shasore, until October 4, for hearing. Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, Economic and…

A Chinese man, Shi Liang, has failed the country’s gaokao examination for the 27th time this year, leaving him with self-doubt about his childhood dream of ever going to university. The 56-year-old, who sat for…

The Federal Government has introduced a new initiative that mandates all car owners to pay an annual fee of ₦‎1,000 for the verification of the Proof of…

New Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has moved at lightning speed in his first month in office, implementing a raft of radical changes aimed at finally unleashing the full potential of Africa's sluggish economic…

A wave of excitement filled the atmosphere when the Nigerian National Petroleum Commission Limited (NNPCL), last October,  announced the acquisition of OVH Energy Marketing Limited, the company behind the Oando Retail…

The World Bank Group has approved a loan of $500m to help Nigeria drive women’s empowerment, The PUNCH has learnt. This became the second loan approved by the World Bank under the new President, Bola Tinubu. It is a…

A Danish court has sentenced former Golden Eaglets star and FC Copenhagen of Denmark forward Akinkunmi Amoo to one year in prison for sexual assault The news of his sentencing was confirmed in a tweet by…

Chief Imam of Ar-razzaq Mosque at Tanke in Ilorin, Malam Muhammad Adewoyin, has cautioned Muslims against engaging in borrowing to…

The leader of the Kremlin’s shadowy private army, the Wagner Group, rebelled against top military…

The electricity sector was thrown into confusion, yesterday, as distribution companies (DisCos) indicated…

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration continues to take shape, there are indications that he is looking for internationally renowned technocrats to man strategic ministries in his government.…

A divorce-seeking woman, Taibat Abubakar, has told a magistrates’ court sitting in Ipata, Ilọrin, Kwara State, that she can’t explain how she got pregnant without having sexual intercourse with her husband, Mr Abubakar…

There are strong indications that the national average price of petrol will rise further as marketers benchmark costs against rising exchange rates. Marketers who spoke to Vanguard yesterday, against the…

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has said his administration will deal decisively with anyone who engages in any activity that degrades or insults Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Aliyu made this known in a statement signed by his…

A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, yesterday, granted Ecobank leave to join Dr. Oba Otudeko, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc. and Honeywell Group Limited as additional defendants to the counter-claim filed by the…

The Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX has blacklisted 12 stock broking firms for non compliance with shareholders fund as required by regulation to operate in the Nigerian stock market. The firms are: First…

The Nigerian government has appealed a Federal High Court judgement ordering the payment of N5billion damages to Ifeanyi Ararume and his reinstatement as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) Chairman.…

Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024, the Spanish side said Monday. Modric, 37, remains a key player for Madrid and decided to stay despite strong…

The founder of the Wagner Group and leader of a “coup” against Russia, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has said that the “march” of his troops showed “serious” security issues in the country. Russia was on the brink of collapse…

The Nigerian Air Force on Monday evening approved the redeployment of no fewer than 98 officers as approved by the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Hassan Abubakar. The new appointees included Branch…

Hundreds of protesters on Monday hit Kano streets to express their displeasure with the ongoing demolition exercises of the state government. Daily Trust reports that the government has pulled down some structures while several others…

The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has vowed to effect the withdrawal of Police Mobile Force personnel from…

Workers in Benue State heaved a sigh of relief after receiving one month salary from the state government. Some of the workers who spoke to our correspondent in Makurdi, the state capital, said they started receiving alerts on Sunday.…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC)  has distanced itself from the alleged stealing of $4million cash allegedly…