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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday celebrated Eid-el-Kabir with officers and soldiers of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, in Sokoto, urging them to remain loyal, committed, and selfless in service to the nation. Shaibu, represented by the Commander, Infantry Corps, Maj.-Gen. Godwin Mutkut, said loyalty and selflessness remained the bedrock of the military profession. “Just …

  The NDC had initially announced that its 2027 primaries for various elective positions would be held on 27 May and 28 May. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has slightly adjusted its nationwide primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NDC had initially announced that its 2027 primaries for various elective positions would be held on 27 May and …

  When the cost of nearly everything is rising, economists call it inflation. Even if paychecks also rise, inflation typically leads people feel like it’s harder to make ends meet, and it often becomes a major political issue. WASHINGTON (AP) — A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans’ finances and creating …

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is scheduled to hold a Special National Convention on Saturday to formally ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The convention is to take place at the ‘A’ Class Event Centre, Kassim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja, beginning at 10am. The faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini …

-For nearly five decades, American presidents have tried different approaches to Iran, yet the conflict persists because of the Islamic Republic’s revolutionary ideology. -Iran’s constitution assigns its Revolutionary Guard an ideological mission that has driven attacks, hostage-taking and proxy warfare since 1979. -Even as President Donald Trump negotiates a potential deal, Iran’s new Supreme Leader reaffirms his commitment to eliminate …

  Students were hospitalised after a stampede at the Children’s Day celebration as officials dodged questions on safety planning. Dozens of students were reportedly hospitalised on Wednesday after chaos erupted during the Children’s Day celebration organised by the Edo State Government at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The chaos has raised fresh questions about crowd control and safety …

The Presidency has raised concerns over what it described as coordinated attempts to use religion and manipulated digital content to create political tension ahead of the 2027 elections. It made this known in a post issued on Thursday on its official X handle, which was signed by the Office of Digital Engagement and Strategy, State House. According to the Presidency, …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he had directed Israel’s military to take over 70% of Gaza’s territory. During an interview at a conference in the occupied West Bank, Netanyahu said that Israel is “tightening” its grip on Hamas. “We are now in 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip. We were at 50%, we moved …

Several students were rushed to Edo State Specialist Hospital after what is suspected to be teargas triggered a stampede on Wednesday at the Samuel Ogbemdia Stadium during the Children’s Day celebration. Vanguard learned that many were treated and discharged, but that two were still on admission. An eyewitness said the chaos started when some male students, said to be from …

Public health experts have warned that infrastructure deficits and economic constraints, not ignorance, are undermining hand hygiene compliance in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), raising concerns over Ebola preparedness and other infectious disease outbreaks. They disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, emphasising that systemic barriers continue to hinder effective hygiene …