Fathers Day: First lady calls for more support for men
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged people, especially women, to give men support and an environment that enable them to function effectively as fathers. Mrs Tinubu gave this advice on Sunday in Abuja in her message…
We Want To Come Home’ – Nigerians In India Beg FG
Nigerian nationals currently living in India have revealed troubling accounts of mistreatment, extortion, and police brutality, experiences that have left many desperate to return home but unable to afford the costs involved. Speaking anonymously to Vanguard on Sunday, one Nigerian…
Usman claims first win since 2021
Kamaru ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman secured his first UFC win since 2021 when he overcame Joaquin Buckley in the welterweight main event of a Fight Night held at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on the morning of Sunday…
U.S. Lawmaker, Husband Shots Dead
U.S. Lawmaker, Husband Shots Dead A Democratic state legislator, Melissa Hortman, and her husband, Mark, were killed by a shooter on Saturday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed. A shooter pretending to be a police officer shot the House…
US-based sprinter Ufodiama completes Nigeria switch
US-based sprinter Kelly Ufodiama has completed the switching of her allegiance from the United States to Nigerian after hitting the 2025 World Championships qualification mark in the women’s 200m, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ufodiama’s switch had been on for…
Francis Ngannou accompanies Kamaru Usman in surprise UFC Atlanta weigh-ins appearance
Who thought Francis Ngannou would ever be seen again on a UFC stage? It happened Friday when Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, accompanied former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman to the scale during the UFC on ESPN 69 ceremonial weigh-ins…
Access Bank takes over Standard Chartered Bank
After operating for 130 years, Standard Chartered Bank will cease to operate in The Gambia today, 13th June and has been acquired by the Nigerian banking titan, Access Bank. This information was revealed by the governor of Central Bank of…
Pakistan Launches Landmark Freight Train to Russia
Pakistan is set to launch its first-ever freight train to Russia on June 22, marking a key milestone in expanding Pakistan’s regional trade and transport connectivity. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply. Pakistan is…
Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style
Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style i Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua storms Ghana in style, welcomed by Okada riders for Battle of…
Air Peace becomes first Nigerian airline to land in St. Kitts & Nevis
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has become the first-ever Nigerian carrier to operate a flight to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis. According to a statement by the airline, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, it…