The Muslim community in Oyo State has condemned attempts by kidnappers to justify criminal activities with references to Sharia, insisting that terrorists and abductors do not represent Islam or speak on behalf of Muslims. In a statement issued yesterday by the chairman of the Muslim community in the state, Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni, and the […]

Five persons, including a female child, lost their lives while 12 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a lone road accident along the Nkalagu axis of the Enugu–Abakaliki Federal Highway in Ebonyi State on Friday. ‎ ‎The Ebonyi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Daniel Asanya, disclosed this in an interview […] Five die, 12 injured In Ebonyi auto crash

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Boko Haram insurgents have killed soldiers at a military formation at Mandara-Girau, in Biu local government area of Borno State. Mandara-Girau is located a few kilometers away from Biu town. Security sources revealed that the attackers stormed the military location in the early hours of Friday and opened […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

Some senior lawyers in the country are divided over the creation of state police, saying having state police in the country has its pros and cons. To some of them, it would be abused by state governors and highly placed politicians, who would see it as a tool to oppress the oppossition and intimidate anyone […]

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appealed for patience as security agencies intensify efforts to rescue abducted teachers and pupils from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire local government area of the state. The governor made the appeal yesterday when he received a delegation of the Nigerian Air Force led by the Air Officer Commanding, […]

Former Minister of Sports under President Muhammadu Buhari, Barr. Solomon Dalung, has accused the federal government of lacking the political will to tackle the worsening insecurity across the country, saying the administration of President Bola Tinubu was more preoccupied with the 2027 general elections than with the lives of Nigerians being lost daily to terrorist attacks and abductions. The post FG lacks political will to fight terrorism – Dalung appeared first on Vanguard News.

Three opposition presidential candidates have unveiled competing visions for Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election, outlining plans to tackle insecurity, revive the economy, improve healthcare and education, strengthen democratic institutions and restore public confidence in governance. The presidential candidates are a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), former Anambra […]

Oriyomi passed through a TSA security checkpoint on May 18 before moving around different sections of the airport and attempting to access multiple departure gates.

Teachers, students, parents worry about impact on candidates’ performance As the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) continues nationwide, fear and uncertainty have grown over the persistent abduction of students and teachers, which has cast a dark shadow over the ongoing examination. Teachers, parents and students who spoke to LEADERSHIP Weekend are worried […]

For about two decades, the northern part of the country has been ravaged by terrorism characterised by sacking of entire communities, mass killings, looting, destruction and kidnappings for ransom. The post Revealed: Hideouts of terrorists in Yorubaland appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian stock market investors regained N234 billion on Friday, ending a four-session losing streak, during investors lost over N5.2 trillion, as renewed buying interest lifted key market indicators. Market capitalisation rose by N234 billion, or 0.15 per cent, from N155.359 trillion to N155.593 trillion. The All-Share Index (ASI) also gained 366 points, or 0.15 per […]

The commercial bus, a white coloured Toyota Hiace bus with Registration Number: RSH 231 XE; had 17 passengers on board.

Ojelabi said the suspect published a video via his Facebook account on Monday, falsely claiming that bandits had invaded the state.

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Reverend Frank Onyekwelu, President of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa, said over 600 Nigerians applied for repatriation, but only 397 cleared the screening for the first evacuation flight.

A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder following an assault that left Taiwo Ekerin, a 41-year-old Nigerian man, dead in Lewisham, London.

The United States and allies on Friday condemned the ongoing efforts to overthrow the elected government of President Rodrigo Paz in Bolivia. The Shield of the Americas member states said “mob rule” cannot replace the decision that most Bolivians made at the ballot box to remove “two decades of corrupt governments.” The U.S., Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, […] US, allies oppose Bolivia President Paz’s ouster as unrest grow

Speaking in an interview with NBC News on Friday, Trump said Iran still possesses some missiles and drones but its overall military capability has been significantly reduced.

Across communities in Girei LGA, health workers say they are routinely forced to perform multiple roles at once, moving between antenatal care, deliveries, outpatient consultations, immunisation services and emergency response, often within the same shift. The post In Adamawa, rural PHCs rely on volunteers due to staffing shortages appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

It is about the Akirika Obu community in Ukwa East Local Council of Abia State that Ika Annang people of Akwa Ibom State and the Akwa Ibom State government The post Why FG should wade into festering Abia, A’Ibom boundary dispute now — Abonta appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

There are few figures in Nigerian nightlife quite as theatrical or as misunderstood as Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu, better known as Pretty Mike. The post Pretty Mike: The raid, the grief, and the man behind the spectacle appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI), Osun State, has held a white coat ceremony for its Part IV medical students The post FUHSI holds coat ceremony for part IV medical students appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has faulted Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court in Ibadan for granting reliefs that were not The post Appeal Court voids recognition of PDP factional caretaker committee appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Disturbed by the worsening security situation across the country, particularly the recent kidnapping of a group of schoolchildren The post PFN seeks divine intervention over rising insecurity, kidnappings appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

John 3:16-18: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish The post Behold the Saviour of the world appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

More than five decades after its establishment, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has remained one of Nigeria’s most enduring nation-building institutions. The post Why NYSC merits national support in a changing Nigeria appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Drama, pressure, and redemption took centre stage on the latest episode of MasterChef Nigeria as previously eliminated contestants The post MasterChef Nigeria: Eliminated contestant, fads stages stunning comeback, wins N2m appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

As part of efforts to enhance modern journalism practice, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lifestyle Hues and Adobe Ambassador in Nigeria, The post Akinfenwa partners Adobe Express, NUJ FCT to train 100 Journalists on digital content creation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A new era of elevated live music is redefining the Lagos nightlife as Dulles Restaurant & Lounge, in partnership with Inspiro Productions The post Dulles, Inspiro unveil ‘the uncommon jazz experience’ in Lagos appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Donald Trump claims Iran still possesses 22% of its missiles, despite recent attacks and US efforts to diminish their war-fighting capacity. Get the latest Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-says-iran-has-22-of-missiles-left/

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Veteran entertainer Charly Boy urges musicians to reflect societal realities and announces his forthcoming memoir, ‘999’, set for July 2026 release. Read More: https://punchng.com/musicians-must-reflect-reality-charly-boy/

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