Daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo, has declared her intention to contest the Ogun State governorship seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC, expressing optimism to become Nigeria's first elected female governor. The post I’ll be Nigeria’s first elected female Gov, says OBJs daughter appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially begun the sale of application documents for the 2026 Direct Entry programme. In a statement posted on its official X account, the board confirmed that registration “commenced today, Monday, 2nd March 2026 and will end by Saturday, 25th April 2026.”   JAMB emphasised that the entire […]

The portal had been scheduled to close on 27 February, after an earlier extension. The post NELFUND extends student loan application deadline appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

‎ ‎Following U.S.-Israeli airstrikes over the weekend that reportedly killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mehdi Taj, the president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), stated…

President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The post Tinubu convenes Police Council to confirm Disu as substantive IGP appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, two-term Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Mike Igini has emphasized that electronic transmission of election results represents far more than a technological upgrade, describing it as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s democratic process. Igini made the remarks during a keynote address at the Yiaga Roundtable Discussion […] The post Electronic transmission of election results is key to democracy, says Mike Igini appeared first on Vanguard News.

We are in a world where expertise is locked behind schedules, time zones, and geography, access to high-level thinking remains frustratingly limited. Professionals can only be in one place at…

The managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Samuel Ogbuku, has appealed to the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, to extend more developmental projects to Ayakoro community in Ogbia local government area. Ogbuku made the appeal at the 68th Ayakoro Annual Festival held at the weekend which marks the historic relocation […]

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Joseph Mbake, 36, a Cameroonian national and fisherman, for allegedly defiling of a four-year-old child in Mkpanak community. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in Akwa Ibom, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Monday. According to the PPRO, the mother of the […] Police arrest Cameroonian over alleged defilement of 4-year-old in Akwa Ibom

The wife of Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died Monday after succumbing to wounds sustained during the US-Israeli attack The post Khamenei’s wife dies from injuries after US-Israeli strikes appeared first on Vanguard News.

Reigning African champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons are keen to redeem themselves after losing to a late goal by Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches in the Cameroonian capital, Yaounde. Both teams clash again on Tuesday at Yaounde’s Military Stadium to draw the curtain on a two-match arrangement purposed by [...]

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel executed a coordinated military strike across multiple sites in Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, missile launchers, military installations, and leadership compounds. The operation resulted in the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Iranian state media announcing a forty-day mourning period. Civilian infrastructure and cities, […] The post Inside the US‑Israel‑Iran Crisis: Troost‑Ekong and Other Global figures trapped in the Middle-East appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) has raised concerns over the potential impact of escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel on Nigeria’s economy, particularly in relation to crude oil exports and foreign exchange earnings. The post CPPE warns Iran-US-Israel tensions could affect Nigeria’s oil revenue, economy appeared first on Vanguard News.

March 02, (THEWILL) — Lafarge Africa Plc has reported a remarkable N1.1 trillion turnover for the 2025 financial year, marking a historic milestone in the company’s history. WThis represents a 53 percent increase from its N697 billion revenue in 2024, signaling robust growth despite challenging market conditions. The company’s profitability also soared, with profit after […] The post Lafarge Africa Grosses N1.1tn Turnover appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A man who was his polytechnic's best graduating student in 2019 has graduated from the University of Ibadan as the best male student in his department.

The Nigerian Army has initiated a specialized training program for 60 soldiers to address the issue of the oil theft in Niger Delta. This program aims to enhance security efforts…

The protesters who converged around the Maryland axis on Monday, chanting anti-slogans, denounced the invasion of Iran and the killing of Khanemei. The post Protesters storm Lagos over Iranian leader’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.

March 02, (THEWILL) — The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced an investigation into reports of illegal car racing and stunt driving allegedly carried out by some youths around the National Mosque area in Abuja. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […] The post FRSC Investigates Illegal Car Racing, Stunt Driving In Abuja appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Bayelsa United head coach Meremu Okara is targeting a top-nine finish in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. The Prosperity Boys moved to 14th position in the table following Sunday’s slim 1-0 victory over South South rivals, Rivers United. Bayelsa United are however just one point above the relegation zone. Okara is adamant […] NPFL: Bayelsa United coach Okara targets top-nine finish

March 02, (THEWILL) — The news of the removal of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police comes as a relief to many Nigerians. His continued stay in office after attaining the statutory retirement age and years of service limits, enabled by a controversial amendment to the Police Act, represented a troubling precedent in […] The post OPINION: History Beckons on Disu to Prove His Mettle and Make the Difference appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

AdvoKC Foundation, a youth-led civic tech organisation, says it has officially filed a lawsuit (Suit No: FHC/L/CS/416/26) at the Federal High Court in Lagos against the National Assembly and the…

Pausing briefly to gather his thoughts, the staff member of Skyway Aviation Handling Company told Sunday Vanguard that insecurity, unemployment and underemployment were the three musketeers that drove hardship in 2025, hoping that the remaining 10 months would be better. The post Dreadful year: Comamon man’s fears for 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian content creator and skitmaker, Caterefe, has revealed the traumatic account of how his father, a police officer, was shot and killed by armed robbers disguised in military uniforms during a highway robbery in Ogun State years ago. On a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Caterefe recounted that his father had just finished [...]

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that Beijing supports Tehran defending itself against US-Israeli strikes The post China backs Iran ‘defending sovereignty’, vows to push for peace appeared first on Vanguard News.

On Valentine’s Day, Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc showed its love for the Saka Tinubu Market community in Victoria Island, Lagos, with a fire safety initiative, tagged, “Protecting What You Love”.…

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, OAGF, has announced that the Federal Government has commenced the payment of February 2026 salaries to workers. In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Monday, the Director of Press at OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, said the salary payments began on Monday, March 2, 2026. OAGF explained […] Nigerian Govt begins February salary payment to workers

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), has congratulated the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on his appointment and assumption of office. This was contained in a press statement on Monday, 2nd March, 2026 signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President and Professor Wole Abbas, Executive Secretary, MUSWEN. The Muslim group [...]

For the former AS Roma forward, the victory was a reflection of Valencia’s collective effort and resilience The post ‘No match is easy’ – Sadiq looks ahead after Valencia overcome Osasuna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he secured his current position through a backroom deal with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2023 general elections.   Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Monday, Wike, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who openly supported the […]

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it recovered suspected wiretapping equipment allegedly capable of intercepting private conversations and accessing sensitive security documents from the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. According to court filings by the anti-graft agency, the items were retrieved during a search conducted at […] The post Alleged Wiretapping Device Recovered From El-Rufai’s Residence — ICPC appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has extended the deadline for its Student Loan Application Portal following a sharp rise in applications driven by a nationwide sensitisation campaign. The portal, which was earlier scheduled to close on February 27, 2026, will now remain open for additional days to accommodate eligible students yet to complete their registration. [...]

The Benue State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led by Comrade Austin Agada, has announced the formation of a Central Planning Committee and relevant Sub-Committees to oversee a seamless and transparent State Congress. The move aligns with the Constitutional Guidelines for nationwide congresses approved by the APC National Working Committee. For the […] State congress: Benue APC constitutes committees

The Technical Committee on the Implementation of donations to Displaced Communities in Benue state said it has reached about 85 percent the work assigned to it to resettle victims of…

ICPC recovers sensitive documents and conversation-tapping equipment from former Governor Nasir El-Rufai's residence amid ongoing corruption investigations.

After the two men fled into nearby bushes, the attackers set the vehicle on fire, destroying the cashew products it was transporting to market. The post Bandits burn cashew-laden vehicle in Kogi’s Yagba West appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Community leaders and youths in Kwara demand NYSC orientation camp remain intact, opposing its use as an Internally Displaced Persons facility for displaced Fulanis.