There are moments in a na­tion’s life when its people hear their own voices with unusual clarity. This is one such moment. In the last week of Au­gust this year,… The post Justice As A Commodity appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

 By: Sir Henry Olujimi Boyo (Les Leba) first published in April 2012 INTRO: Recently, this column repub­lished “The Poison in Further N Devaluation” The article recalls 2015 pressure to devalue… The post Media Disinformation On Government Debt Accumulation appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The police in Borno have rescued one girl and intensified efforts to secure the release of 13 girls abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents at a farm in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri by ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) […] The post Police rescue one, intensify search for 13 abducted Borno girls appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Charly Agwam Following the spate of terrorism across northern states, the Bauchi State government through the ministry of education has ordered the temporary closure of all schools in the State. According to the Public Relations Officer of Bauchi State Ministry of Education, Jalaludeen Usman, in a statement on Sunday, the closure affects primary, secondary, […] The post Kidnapping: Bauchi govt orders temporary closure of all schools appeared first on Vanguard News.

A sweeping wave of rent defaults is shaking Nigeria’s residential property market, leaving landlords in distress as tenants accumulate unpaid rent, often for over a year, with no clear plans to settle their debts. Across the country, rent defaults has reached a tipping point as landlords are caught in a tight web of stagnant incomes, […]

By Dayo Johnson Management of the Okitipupa Council Area of Ondo State has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the attack on Fuji Superstar, Abass Akande, alias,Obesere, last weekend. Recall that Obesere was attacked during a burial ceremony held at the Government Field in Okitipupa while his band team who were set […] The post 2 suspected attackers of Fuji superstar, Obesere, arrested in Ondo appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Charly Agwam Bauchi—An Islamic cleric in Toro Local Government of Bauchi State, Muhammad Bakoshi has been killed by bandits following a raid in his locality in the early hours of Saturday. Vanguard reliably gathered that the bandits whose identifies could not be ascertained at press time, attacked the home of the late Islamic Cleric. […] The post Bandits kill Islamic cleric in Bauchi, kidnap wife, daughter appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin A 31-year-old man, identified as Abdulateef, in the early hours of yesterday, committed suicide after jumping into a deep well at Bolarinwa Compound, Centre Igboro area of Ilorin, Kwara State capital. Spokesperson of Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Akeem, in a statement yesterday, confirmed that his lifeless body was recovered from […] The post Man commits suicide in Kwara over depression appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Charly Agwam Bauchi—The Nigeria Police, Bauchi State Command has confirmed the killing of five policemen by bandits in Sabon Sara Village of Darazo, Local Government Area, LGA, Bauchi State. According to Public Relations Officer of the Command, Chief Superintendent Police, CSP, Ahmed Wakil, who shared a statement with Vanguard, said the tragedy occurred during […] The post Bandits kill five policemen, injure two in Bauchi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ahead of his crucial re-election project with stiff opposition by the remnants of the former ruling Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) still waxing stronger after his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the centre, governor Umo Eno, waved the olive branch to the aggrieved PDP adherents who failed to defect with him. In […]

The Anambra State Police Command has introduced special security measures to ensure adequate protection of schools and churches in the state. In line with this development, LEADERSHIP gathered that the state commissioner of police, CP Ikioye Orutugu has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders to intensify their ongoing security patrols, reinforce […]

Chief of staff to Abia State governor, Caleb Ajagba, has urged members of the clergy in the state to sensitise their congregations on the ongoing voter registration exercise. Ajagba made the call at a meeting with members of pentecostal ministers in the state in Umuahia, the state capital, underscoring the need for their participation. He […]

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has doused the prevailing tension, dismissing fears of possible infiltration of the Boko Haram fighters into the state. This followed a viral video alleging that the dreaded insurgents demobilised by military confrontations were making their way down South. But the Police authorities in the state dismissed the thought as […]

Edo State Special Security Squad weekend has demolished property used as major operational base by kidnappers in Egbai community, Ovia North-East local government area. The suspected kidnappers, identified as Anthony Fedigha Ebimienwei and Luke Disemoh, were arrested following what security authorities described as “high-level, intelligence-driven surveillance.” When paraded, the suspects confessed to their role in […]

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expanded its landmark sickle cell awareness campaign to Ondo State, as part of its renewed efforts to address the prevalence of the disease across the Niger Delta region. The outreach, organised in collaboration with the Ebiere Women Foundation, Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative Ireland–Nigeria (SCAIIN), and the Beyond Sickle […]

The Edo State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Paddy Iyamu, has disclosed that the administration of Governor Monday Okpeholo has paid N3 billion out of the N4.6 billion inherited debt owed workers of the state-owned College of Education by the immediate past administration. Iyamu made the revelation during an interactive session with journalists in Benin City […]

LONTOR Hi-Tech Development Company has renewed its commitment to enhancing sustainable energy and smart living through innovation, collaboration and inclusive growth, with integrated solar-powered technologies designed for both domestic and commercial use across Nigeria. The firm also announced a new The post Firm deepens sustainable energy drive with N1.2b investment appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

EXECUTIVE Chairman of Igalamela/Odolu Council of Kogi, Cosmos Ataboh, has challenged civil society organisations (CSOs) to increase their public awareness campaign on poverty alleviation in the state. Ataboh claimed that the less-privileged members of the society, meant to benefit from The post Council boss seeks better education of Kogi residents on poverty alleviation programmes appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Justice Gladys Olotu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered President Bola Tinubu to make public the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) forensic audit report, which was submitted to the federal government on September 2, 2021. Justice Olotu also ordered the president to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of […]

The federal government on Sunday directed the opening of the carriageway of the ambitious Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project from chainage Zero to chainage 47km, while reinforcing the need to unlock economic corridors, tackle the problem of traffic congestion, and reposition the country’s economic roadmap for industrial and economic growth. Speaking to journalists in Lagos with […]

Legal icon Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) has advised Nigerians to look inward to tackle the nation’s security and other challenges. Chief Olanipekun, who posited that the country does not need external intervention to solve its problems, pointed out that it is Nigerians who are waging war against Nigeria. He spoke in his hometown of Ikere […]

THE Federal Government has unveiled the National Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy, an ambitious plan to expand the country’s livestock industry from its current value of $32 billion to $74 billion by 2035. The initiative, it said, is aimed at diversifying The post FG projects $74b livestock sector capacity by 2035 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A Lagos lawyer, Akinfolabi Akindele, has dragged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and four others before the Federal High Court in Lagos over what he describes as police interference in a longstanding dispute over the estate of late Madam Efunroye Tinubu. Akindele, who filed the suit alongside Adamakin Investment and Works Limited, an investment […]

Until the late 2000s, when people started realising the quality in used clothes imported from abroad, okrika sellers, or bend down boutique, as they are called in local parlance, was mainly for the poor who couldn't afford brand new clothes. Then, it was cheap. The post High import duty: Nigerian used clothes dominate bend-down boutiques appeared first on Vanguard News.

HUMAN Rights Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch has raised the alarm over what it described as unlawful return of Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) operatives to major roads across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) despite a clear The post Bwari NBA gives VIO officers ultimatum to quit FCT highways appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Gombe State Police Command has refuted a widely circulated social media claim alleging that bandits attacked an ECWA Church in Kashere, Akko local government area, describing the report as completely false and capable of causing needless public panic. LEADERSHIP understands that a Facebook user, with 3.7k followers, Bulus Jonathan Mafeng, had on Sunday posted […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has announced the commencement of outstanding activities under phase 1 of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), in line with the directive issued by the Commission’s national headquarters. INEC, in a statement released by its Public Affairs Officer in Osun State, Musa Olurode, stated that the ongoing […]

Nigeria’s credit market is facing renewed strains as unsecured and corporate loans across all business segments recorded higher default rates in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) latest Credit Conditions Survey dated September 2025. The report points to rising vulnerability in key sectors and underscores the need for […]

The abduction and killing of Brigadier-General Musa Uba, Commander, 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, Borno State, is an affront to the “Queen of Battles.” Ambushes are common in warfare. Looking intently at the image of the senior officer, I didn’t see fear even in the face of death. Fear is not an attribute of […]

THE Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke-Isegun in Eruku, Ekiti Local Council of Kwara State, which was attacked last Tuesday by bandits, who killed three, kidnapped 38 and wounded several, yesterday held its first service since the deadly assault. The Sunday The post Eruku CAC holds first post-attack service, clarifies figures appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Sokoto State Government has launched a solar power plant at the Sokoto State Water Board, aimed at addressing power challenges affecting water supply in Sokoto metropolis. Sokoto State Commissioner for Petroleum and Energy Resources, Sanusi Ibrahim Dan Fulani, stated this during an inspection of the ongoing 4.2-megawatt solar energy plant at the water board agency. […]

The Bauchi State Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Agency (BASIDMA) has launched its Zero-Pothole Initiative in Azare, Katagum local government area, signalling a renewed commitment by the Bauchi State Government to tackle widespread road deterioration and improve transportation networks. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the director-general of BASIDMA, Engr. Abdulrahman Maiauduga, said the initiative will prioritise […]

PUBLIC speaker and former Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, Prof. Patrick Lumumba, will on Thursday deliver the 50th anniversary lecture of the University of Ilorin. A statement by the higher institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, described the The post Lumumba to deliver UNILORIN’s 50th anniversary lecture appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

FORMER Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors blocked his bid to become the party’s national chairman, citing concerns over his independence. Lamido, in an interview with the Hausa Service of the BBCyesterday, The post PDP govs sabotaged my chairmanship ambition, Lamido alleges appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Nationwide Tinubu Connect Associates (NTCA) has expressed strong confidence in the unwavering commitment and decisive leadership of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in addressing the persistent security challenges confronting Northern Nigeria, including recent acts of terrorism and kidnappings. The director-general of NTCA, Dr. Bello Maigari, described the president’s recent actions and policy directions on […]

The management of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology ( AFUSTA) Aleiro in Kebbi State has sought the intervention of TET-Fund and other stakeholders for the fencing of its 6 kilometers  campus. The call was made by the vice chancellor of the University, Prof Danshehu Bagudu Gwadangaji during a news briefing held at the […]