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The EU is urging Nigeria to boost women’s representation in politics before the 2027 elections, citing the country's historically low female participation. It calls for reforms such as gender quotas and capacity‑building programs to ensure women have greater access to political office and decision‑making. This push could reshape Nigeria’s electoral landscape and increase gender equity in governance.

The African Democratic Congress is plunging into a leadership crisis as the David Mark‑led faction has expelled Nafiu Bala, Leke Abejide and eight other members. The purge deepens internal rifts, threatening the party’s cohesion and its ability to contest upcoming elections in Nigeria.

Benue Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has directed security agencies to launch coordinated operations to locate and dismantle suspected armed herdsmen camps hidden in the state’s forests after a series of deadly attacks on rural villages. The move seeks to curb the violence and protect farming communities that have been repeatedly targeted.

Atletico Madrid progressed to the Champions League semi‑finals after a 3‑2 aggregate victory over Barcelona, despite losing the second leg 2‑1. The Spaniards withstood a reduced Barcelona side that finished the match with ten players. This win secures Atletico a place in the tournament’s final four.

Jada Pinkett Smith disclosed that she publicly acknowledged an “entanglement” with singer August Alsina while married to Will Smith, saying she did it to protect his ego and spare their family further pain. The revelation highlights personal turmoil behind the high‑profile couple’s marriage and may influence public perception of their relationship.

Ousmane Dembélé scored twice as PSG defeated Liverpool 2‑0 at Anfield, completing a 4‑0 aggregate win. The result sends Paris Saint‑Germain into the Champions League semi‑finals, extending their European campaign.

General Christopher Musa warned that extremist‑driven insurgents

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Hugo Ekitike’s injury looks “really bad” after the France striker was stretchered off during Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Paris St Germain. The injury raises concerns for Liverpool’s attacking options ahead of upcoming matches.

How can Sarina Wiegman get the best from one of England's most talented footballers, Lauren James?

A former Oyo State legislator has publicly accused the state speaker of orchestrating a plot to impeach Governor Seyi Makinde and is demanding that the speaker reveal who offered bribes to facilitate the removal. The allegation intensifies political tensions in Oyo, raising concerns about corruption and stability in the state’s government.

Fundraising is reportedly flowing for Fluidstack after it secured a $50 billion deal to build data centers for Anthropic.

President Tinubu’s information adviser Bayo Onanuga denounced the African Democratic Congress as “desperate politicians” lacking a national agenda, after ADC leader Rauf Aregbesola criticized the president’s administration at the party’s Abuja convention. The exchange underscores rising

Dele Momodu has expressed support for a potential joint presidential ticket between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Momodu backs Atiku-Obi ticket, says APC in ‘obvious panic’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Paris Saint‑Germain and Atlético Madrid advanced to the Champions League semi‑finals after winning their quarter‑final second legs, eliminating Liverpool and Barcelona respectively. PSG sealed the tie with a two‑goal performance from Ousmane Dembele, while Atlético overcame a first‑leg deficit to progress

The US state visit will see the King heading into choppy diplomatic waters during London-Washington tensions.

Ademola Lookman’s first‑half strike secured Atletico Madrid’s 3‑2 aggregate win over a reduced‑strength Barcelona, propelling the Spaniards into the Champions League semi‑finals. The result eliminates Barcelona from the competition and intensifies the knockout stage for Atletico.

The Army said on Tuesday night that the offensive operation dealt a major setback to bandit networks operating within the area. The post Army smashes bandits’ strongholds in Bauchi, rescues kidnapped hostages, recovers arms appeared first on Vanguard News.

Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 away to Liverpool in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday to reach the last four with a 4-0 aggregate victory. The post PSG beat Liverpool to reach Champions League semi-finals appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria has inaugurated a new gas processing plant in Delta State in partnership with Southfield Petroleum, capable of handling 200 million standard cubic feet per day. The facility is intended to narrow the domestic gas supply gap and cut the country’s reliance on imported gas, boosting local energy security.

Lagos State announced the commissioning of a new fire station and a broader plan to add more stations across the state, aiming to boost fire safety and emergency response. The expansion is expected to reduce