The Northern Senators Forum ( NSF), has renewed its call for the establishment and full implementation of state police, declaring that the time for action is now following fresh terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto States that reportedly claimed more than 36 lives. The lawmakers, under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum, made the […]

FCMB noted in its AgriTech Alumni Impact Report that ventures such as AgroCist and Crop2Cash have demonstrated the potential to scale their solutions beyond Nigeria into other African markets.

Nigerians applying for Canadian study permits will now have to wait an estimated nine weeks for their applications to be processed, following the latest update by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The post Canada extends study permit wait time for Nigerians to 9 weeks appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings stake in Seplat Energy has more than doubled in value to over $1bn, less than eight months after the investment was made. Heirs Holdings acquired a 20.07 percent stake in Seplat for about $500m in December 2025, buying approximately 120.4 million shares from Maurel & Prom. Seplat’s stronger earnings, higher production […] The post Elumelu’s Seplat Stake Surges Past $1bn as Shares Gain Over 90 Percent appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, will proceed on a two-week annual leave, starting from Monday, August 24, 2026. The two-week leave, according to a statement signed by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Olayinka Oyebode, is part of the Governor’s statutory annual leave entitlement. However, Governor Oyebanji while on leave will continue to […]

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Sept. 19 for the by-election into the Udu Constituency of the Delta State House of Assembly. The Delta State House of Assembly had on June 30 declared the seat vacant following the defection of its occupant, Collins Ogbetama, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria […] The post INEC Announces Date for Udu Constituency By-Election in Delta appeared first on The News Chronicle.

‎The Hausa community in Ondo State has declared its support for the second-term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, citing the administration’s reforms and infrastructure projects. ‎The endorsement was made in Akure, the state capital, by representatives of the Hausa community from the 18 local government areas of the state […]

The Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, has declared that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is no longer welcome to perform in Edo State during the current administration. Chukwu made the remarks in a video shared by Peniel TV International, Benin City, on […]

Mines Minister Rufin Beltoungou said the government would formally ​suspend activity at the site in Zamboye until further notice following the disaster ​on Tuesday. The post Central African Republic closes gold mine after collapse kills 49 appeared first on Vanguard News.

“With your mandate, our economic agenda will put production, investment, enterprise, and human capital at the centre of how we lead,” he said.

The Department of State Services has alerted the Sokoto State Government to intelligence indicating that terrorist and bandit groups are shifting their targets from vulnerable primary and secondary schools to universities. The intelligence warning said the planned attacks could expose students, lecturers, non-academic staff and their families to kidnapping and other forms of violence. The […] The post DSS Warns of Tertiary Institution Attacks in Sokoto as UK Raises Fresh Nigeria Security Alert appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

  The Presidential candidate of the African Democratic  Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has lashed out at President Bola Tinubu over his administration’s petroleum subsidy policy, accusing the president of inflicting economic hardship on Nigerians while retaining what he described as opaque subsidy-related costs in the oil sector. The latest exchange followed  President Tinubu’s criticism of […]

Corporate internships offer an inspiring gateway into professional life, and while the path to a top placement is competitive, it is also deeply rewarding. The post 7 ways Nigerian undergraduates can build an internship-ready profile  appeared first on Tribune Online.

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has joined five other former African heads of state and government in the Council of the Wise, a high-level platform that will feature prominently at the 2026 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Kigali, Rwanda. The Council is expected to provide strategic perspectives on leadership, resilience and the future […]

Big Brother Naija star Bella Okagbue has broken her silence on her breakup with fellow reality TV star, Sheggz, saying she eventually chose to speak after watching people tell her story for her. The post ‘Hundred promises, not one fulfilled’ – Bella reacts to Sheggz breakup appeared first on Vanguard News.

Following the killings by terrorists in Adamawa and Sokoto States respectively, senators from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have called on the Federal Government, state governors and State Houses of Assembly to give prompt attention and concurrence to the State Police Bill that is currently awaiting ratification. The post Terrorist attacks: Northern senators call for urgent action on State Police Bill appeared first on Vanguard News.