Politics

Djibouti’s President Guelleh wins sixth straight term in office

The longtime ruler, in power since 1999, has secured 97 percent of the vote, according to official results.

‘Aviation growth in Africa stifled by policy, poor economics’

By Dickson Omobola Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa, AASA, Aaron Munetsi, has expressed concern over the state of aviation in Africa, saying despite the continent’s vast population and landmass, its contribution to global aviation remains marginal. Munetsi fingered regulatory bottlenecks and weak economic fundamentals as major factors responsible for Africa’s underperforming aviation […] The post ‘Aviation growth in Africa stifled by policy, poor economics’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Ex-Attorney General, Ochinke faults INEC over ADC leadership

A ruling party chieftain and former Attorney General of Cross River State, Attah Ochinke, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he described as a misreading of a court order in its decision to de-recognise the David Mark-led leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ochinke, a former Nigerian Bar Association […] Ex-Attorney General, Ochinke faults INEC over ADC leadership

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Sorrow, anger as eight family members killed in Plateau community are buried

There was anger and deep sorrow at the mass burial of eight members of a family who were killed by suspected Fulani militia during an attack on Mbwelle village in Kwatas district, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Friday. The bandits had invaded the village on Thursday night and staged an attack killing […] Sorrow, anger as eight family members killed in Plateau community are buried

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Exploiting compassion: How fake patients weaponise pity to defraud Nigerians

Discover how cybercriminals in Nigeria use fake medical stories and fabricated reports to perpetrate charity scams, exploiting public compassion for money. Read More: https://punchng.com/exploiting-compassion-how-fake-patients-weaponise-pity-to-defraud-nigerians/

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Dessers ruled out for rest of season after surgery blow

Cyriel Dessers will miss the rest of the season after deciding to undergo surgery on an injury sustained during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations early in the year. Dessers sustained the injury on the eve of Nigeria’s last group game against the Cranes of Uganda. The former Rangers striker left for Greece to undergo […] Dessers ruled out for rest of season after surgery blow

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From Wreckage to Altar: 20-year divine appointment of Capt Detimbir Chia

That boy was Detimbir Chia. Widely known as Chia Diko or child hero of 2006, Chia is a native of Mbakunu, Shangev Ya, in Kwande LG of Benue The post From Wreckage to Altar: 20-year divine appointment of Capt Detimbir Chia appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Oseni Braimah: Fallen heroes deserve more than wreaths as Nigeria’s endless war claims another General

Brigadier General Oseni Braimah died on April 9, 2026, in a midnight attack by terrorists on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno The post Oseni Braimah: Fallen heroes deserve more than wreaths as Nigeria’s endless war claims another General appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Bloody Holy Week: 147 killed in Nigeria

Nigeria was soaked in blood during the 2026 Christian Holy Week, as no fewer than 147 persons were killed in a wave of coordinated attacks The post Bloody Holy Week: 147 killed in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

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The New Family: How science is rewriting parenthood, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Today parenthood can begin in a laboratory long before it begins in a bedroom. It can start with frozen eggs preserved against time, with donor profiles The post The New Family: How science is rewriting parenthood, by Stephanie Shaakaa appeared first on Vanguard News.

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2027: Opposition eyes united front against APC

Although Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has left the party, we believe the NNPP has attained a level of prominence" The post 2027: Opposition eyes united front against APC appeared first on Vanguard News.

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