Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has disclosed that 71 per cent of the fresh capital raised by deposit money banks under the ongoing recapitalisation exercise has been mobilised domestically. Cardoso, speaking at the end of the 304 Monetary Policy Committee meeting noted that as at February 19, 2026, total verified and […]

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and former National Chairman of the APC, John Odigie-Oyegun, were reportedly attacked in an alleged assassination attempt in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday. The incident was said to have occurred at the residence of Odigie-Oyegun shortly after a political event in the state capital. […] The post Video: Obi, Odigie-Oyegun escape alleged assassination attempt in Edo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sunmbo Adeoye, wife of cleric Pastor David Adeoye and mother of two of music legend 2Baba’s children, has spoken candidly about her emotional journey, personal trials, and lessons learned from her past. In an interview with Morayo Afolabi Brown on The Morayo Afolabi Show, Sunmbo reflected on her relationship with 2Baba and how she found [...]

The Presidency on Tuesday announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down citing pressing family considerations. The post Why IGP Egbetokun resigned – Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has warned that the state’s security agencies are being stretched to the limit by increasingly sophisticated bandits and criminal groups. Speaking on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of Gwana and Duguri communities in Alkaleri Local Government Area, Governor Mohammed called for urgent federal support, including additional troops and equipment, to […] Bauchi gov seeks federal reinforcement as bandits kill four in Alkaleri attacks

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. This development was made known in a press release made available to The News Chronicle on Tuesday signed by the Special […]

A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has urged Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, to embrace reconciliation with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive. Aondoakaa made the call when he was hosted on Arise Television, where he […]

PENGASSAN has warned that the order poses a serious threat to the stability of the oil and gas industry, calling it a “direct attack” on the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The post Executive Order 9: PENGASSAN to meet the presidency Wednesday appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun's resignation earlier today. The post Presidency confirms Egbetokun’s exit, Disu’s appointment as Nigeria’s police chief appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Kano Pillars technical adviser, Muhammed Babaganaru has singled out forward Luis Dadong for praise following his side 3-0 victory over Katsina United. Dadong netted the second goal in the Sai Masu Gida’s win against in the encounter. Veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali and Chidieozie Okorie were also on the score sheet for Kano Pillars. Dadong has […] NPFL: Babaganaru hails Dadong’s performance in Pillars’ win over Katsina United

…cites improved reserves, lower inflation, student loan impact …blames communication gap for persistent public cynicism Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Tuesday declared that the sweeping institutional and economic The post Tinubu’s reforms bearing fruit across sectors, says Uzodimma appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for deeper collaboration among member states of the ECOWAS as regional lawmakers and stakeholders converge in Abuja for the ECOWAS First Extraordinary Session and the First 2026 Parliamentary Seminar. The seminar, themed “Deepening Regional Integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Opportunities and Challenges for Expanding Intra-Community Trade […]

The DSS has faced scrutiny as Muslim organisations challenged the official account of Walida Abdulhadi. They urged an independent probe and family safety.

This followed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as the IGP. The post Tinubu Appoints Tunji Disu As Acting Inspector-General Of Police appeared first on Channels Television.

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of a new Inspector General of Police following the sudden resignation of Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday.

“There was no torture of any kind, whether verbal or physical,” the EFCC witness told the court on Tuesday. The post N33.2bn Arms Funds Trial: Dasuki’s co-defendant freely wrote statements in custody – EFCC witness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The 2024, Labour Party, LP, Governorship candidate in Edo State, Barrister Olumide Akpata, on Tuesday, formally defected to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Akpata was received into the party at an event in Bening City by Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, the former executive governor of […] Edo 2023 LP governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata defect to ADC

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed reports alleging that the federal government paid ransom and released militant commanders to secure the freedom of abducted students The post FG denies paying ransom, releasing militants over Niger school abduction appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun’s resignation earlier in the day and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of […]

A source close to the commission told NAN that the former governor was still under investigation by the commission, hence he could not be charged in court yet. The post Why we’re yet to charge El-Rufai to court – EFCC appeared first on Vanguard News.

The detained former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, 17 reasons why he cannot be prosecuted for allegedly intercepting phone communications of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The post Phone-Tapping Charge: DSS can’t try me over ‘casual remarks’ on TV, El-Rufai tells court appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has expressed confidence that the party has overcome its major challenges and is on a path to revival. The post Labour Party rebounds, says Nenadi Usman appeared first on Vanguard News.

…55 projects receive €20m funding  The European Union and the Federal Government have opened negotiations for a bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement. The talks marked a major step towards The post EU, Nigeria open talks to deepen technology, innovation partnership appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

  Werder Bremen defender Felix Agu is set for another spell on the sidelines. Agu recently returned to action for the Greens after spending around four months on the sidelines due to a syndesmosis ligament injury.   The injury also forced the left-back to miss the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigeria […]

But in a statement by Bayo Onanuga the President's Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, Tinubu accepted the former IGP's resignation "following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations."

Beninoise club, Jeunesse Sportive de Pobè have appointed Tunde Sanni as their new head coach, DAILY POST reports. Sanni managed Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kwara United at the start of the season. He was sacked by the Ilorin club following their poor start to the season. Sanni boasts a solid resume, having guided […] NPFL: Beninoise club Jeunesse Sportive de Pobè appoint Sanni head coach

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yiltwada, on Tuesday said the ruling party would approach the 2027 general elections on the strength of “results, not noise,” declaring that the opposition had failed to offer credible alternatives to ongoing reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the PGF–Renewed Hope Ambassadors […]

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced its partnership with the United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) to enhance its rail accident investigation capabilities. The partnership, formalised during The post NSIB, UK RAIB partner to boost rail accident investigation  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

It found that while Reddit prohibits children under 13 from using its platform, it did not have any measures in place to check users' ages until July 2025. The post UK Fines Reddit Nearly $20mn Over Children’s Data Failures appeared first on Channels Television.

Reports have emerged that Peter Obi and other ADC leaders are under attack in Benin, Edo State, with photos circulating online showing the incident.

Aviation minister confirms demolition of Lagos airport’s Terminal 1 after fire destroys critical infrastructure, including NiMet weather systems; operations shift to temporary facilities. The post MMIA Fire: Keyamo announces demolition of Terminal 1 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned that calls by a United States congressional panel for Nigeria to repeal Sharia and blasphemy laws could heighten religious tension and destabilise the country. The post US pressure on Sharia risks tension in Nigeria — CAN Official appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday offered "full guarantees" for the safety of football fans at World Cup games in the violence-plagued city of Guadalajara. The post Mexico leader offers ‘full guarantees’ for safety of World Cup games in Guadalajara appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Sokoto High Court judge added that the convict had been found guilty of an offence that was grievous and profoundly reprehensible, constituting a serious violation of the bodily integrity, dignity, and innocence of a minor

…demands discipline, ideological clarity ahead of general elections …insists party must translate governance into victory through structure, unity The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, The post 2027 will be referendum on reform, courage, says Yilwatda appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

“Nurses are needed all over the world; you are one of those rare commodities that are needed all over the world. I went to a hospital in Germany, and all the first three nurses that I met said they are from Nigeria. The post My donation to nursing schools not politically motivated – Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.