BREAKING: Ekweremadu’s wife released from UK prison, returns to Nigeria
Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria. A reliable source on Wednesday confirmed her return to VANGUARD. It will be recalled that Senator Ekweremadu, his wife, and Dr. Obinna Obeta…
Why Nigerian Pastors Attended Trump’s Inauguration in Washington
Two prominent Nigerian pastors participated in events marking the inauguration of Donald Trump. Pastor William F. Kumuyi was invited to the swearing-in ceremony, but he couldn’t attend due to a venue change caused by harsh weather. Instead, he attended a…
Former Ghana U20 midfielder Moses Odjer becomes Italian citizen
Former Ghana youth international Moses Odjer has finally become a citizen of Italy after over a decade of plying his trade in the European nation. The 28-year-old received his citizenship during a brief ceremony in Italy and now holds the…
Ghana president taps retired army officer as envoy to junta-led Sahel states
Ghana President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday appointed a former national security chief as envoy to a new alliance formed by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, signaling his administration’s intention to mend ties with the three military-led nations. Juntas seized…
Osimhen: Arsenal set to pay Napoli €90m
Arsenal is expected to pay Napoli €90 million, based on the release clause included in Victor Osimhen’s loan agreement to Galatasaray. Osimhen joined the Turkish club on loan from Napoli in September 2024, after negotiations with Al-Ahli, PSG, and Chelsea…
First Female Coast Guard Leader Removed Amid Trump’s Border Security Push
President Donald Trump’s administration has removed Admiral Linda Fagan — the first woman to lead a US military service — as the head of the Coast Guard. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees the Coast Guard, did not…
Spanish PM Proposes Ban on Property Purchases by Non-EU Nationals to Curb Housing Costs
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has proposed a ban on property purchases by non-EU nationals in Spain as part of efforts to tackle rising housing costs. Speaking at a rally in Plasencia, western Spain, on Sunday, Sanchez announced, “We will…
Globacom CEO Ahmad Farroukh resigns after one month amid governance challenges
Ahmad Farroukh, who was appointed CEO of Nigerian telecom giant Globacom in October 2024, resigned after just one month in the role, multiple sources close to the matter confirmed. While Globacom has not issued an official statement or communicated the…
Only 100,000 POS operators registered — CAC
The Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has disclosed that only 100,000 Point of Sales operators have officially registered their businesses with the commission under its POS formalisation project. According to the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System,…
Lookman makes Italian Serie A history against Napoli
Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman made history in Serie A by becoming one of two Atalanta players to score both at home and away against Napoli in the same season. The African Player of the Year played a crucial role…