Vanguardngr

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Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 31

Approval Ratings: The new Pope, America’s Trump and our own Tinubu, by Muyiwa Adetiba

The world welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, with hope for non-partisan, humanitarian leadership amid rising nationalism. His close ties to Pope Francis raise expectations that he will continue addressing global inequalities and listen to marginalized voices, though internal dissent among Cardinals is anticipated. Comparisons...
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Politics
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 31

Nigerians not better under Tinubu — Igbo women

Igbo Women Assembly (IWA) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, claiming Nigerians are worse off two years into his leadership, citing increased hunger, insecurity, and political mismanagement. Key figures, including Bishop Sunday Onuoha and Professor Sabastine Uremmadu, highlighted the removal of fuel subsidy and rising inflation as major contributors to...
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Economy
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 30

PSG becomes first elite football club with Bitcoin reserve

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has become the first elite global sports club to hold Bitcoin as part of its corporate treasury, starting a discreet conversion of fiat reserves into Bitcoin in 2024. The announcement was made at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, highlighting Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation...
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Business
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 30

Biafra Day: Banks, markets open in Abakaliki

In Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, residents largely disregarded a sit-at-home order called by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) to honor fallen Biafra heroes. The city experienced normal human and vehicular movement with businesses, banks, markets, and offices operating as usual, although some schools closed due to fear....
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Politics
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 28

Zelensky proposes three-way meeting with Trump, Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a three-way summit with former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to Russia’s three-year invasion of Ukraine. Putin has declined talks without prior agreement, while the US expressed frustration at the lack of progress in peace efforts....
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Politics
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 26

Trump attacks opponents, judges on day honoring US war dead

On Memorial Day, President Donald Trump honored fallen US soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery while simultaneously launching a vocal attack on his political opponents and judges who have ruled against him in court battles. Trump’s Truth Social posts condemned “scum” trying to destroy the country, criticized illegal immigration, and accused...
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Politics
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 26

Akwa Ibom APC group applauds Gov Eno for acknowledging Akpabio’s legacy

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Media Network praised Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom for acknowledging the developmental contributions of Senator Godswill Akpabio during his governorship. Governor Eno credited Akpabio for major infrastructure projects like the airport, Ibom Air, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, international stadium, world-class roads, flyovers, and...
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Business