The Benue MACBAN chairman, Ardo Risku, appeals to the IGP and governor to intervene in his son’s detention after he was arrested by vigilantes. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-macban-chair-seeks-igs-intervention-over-sons-detention/

Akwa Ibom police raid criminal hideouts in Ibaka, arresting 23 suspects in a major drug bust. Large quantities of illicit drugs were recovered. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-23-recover-drugs-in-aibom-criminal-hideout-raid/

Nigerian tomato farmers allay fears of a price hike for Ramadan. Discover why a bumper harvest and timing mean tomato prices are expected to stay low. Read More: https://punchng.com/ramadan-tomato-farmers-allay-fears-of-price-hike/

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola will be aiming for a league double over Liverpool when his side travels to Anfield for a Premier League showdown. The post EPL: Guardiola eyes double over Liverpool as Man City plot Anfield strategy appeared first on Vanguard News.

A man has informed netizens about the Covenant University first-class graduate he saw selling phone accessories at Alaba International Market in Lagos.

In a renewed drive to strengthen grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Lagos4Lagos Movement under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Otto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has inaugurated Street Captains, each tasked with coordinating 100 grassroots mobilisers per street. The post 2027: APC Lagos4Lagos inaugurates street captains in Otto-Awori to boost grassroots mobilisation appeared first on Vanguard News.

Up to 11 players, including Doku and Isak, will miss Liverpool vs Manchester City at Anfield this weekend, where City's history is against them in recent visits.

Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, made this known in a statement on Sunday. The post NEC: Shettima to convene conference to strengthen Nigeria’s economic coordination appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Bank of Industry, BOI, has taken a major step toward expanding ethical and inclusive financing in Nigeria following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to operate a Non-Interest Banking, NIB, Window. The post BOI breaks new ground as CBN approves non-interest banking window appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported pharmaceutical products, revealing that about 70 per cent of drugs consumed in the country…

The First Lady of Imo State and Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), Barr. Chioma Uzodimma has spearheaded a renewed national campaign for heightened cancer awareness, calling for stronger…

The son of Nigerian President, Seyi Tinubu, has congratulated Venerable Ademola Daniel Arowolo on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of…

The Oyo State Government has begun implementing measures to address bottlenecks surrounding vehicles acquired through hire purchase agreements, particularly those affecting transport operators across the state. The intervention is aimed…

Discover how Senator Ayoade Adeseun facilitated N500m in federal funding to establish the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, to boost technical skills in Oyo Stat Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-secured-n500m-federal-funding-for-oyo-poly-senator-adeseun/

FUOYE had marked its 10th convocation as Prof. Abayomi Fasina reviewed five years of expansion in faculties, enrolment, infrastructure and graduate output.

A PDP chieftain condemns the recent Kwara massacre, highlighting failures in military response and calling for accountability over the killings in Woro com Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-massacre-pdp-chieftain-condemns-killings-faults-military-response/

The Federal Government is set to pull the economic oars in one direction as it convenes a National Economic Council (NEC) Conference on Monday, aimed at tightening coordination and fast-tracking inclusive growth across the federation. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President […]

Leadership crisis is threatening the very foundation of the Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Obidient Support Groups/Affiliates in Niger state. The battle royale is coming on…

A business trip to China ended at the departure gate after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted a 62-year-old Lagos-based trader at the Kano airport with a bellyful of cocaine. The suspect was caught attempting to fly out with 95 jumbo wraps of the illicit drug, cleverly tucked away in his […]

Israel’s message to one of the intermediaries was that it would not participate in the US attack, and therefore asked Iran not to target it. This request was also met with a negative response from Iran, which explicitly stated that with the start of US military action, Israel would be attacked. This made Netanyahu threaten […]

The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has responded sharply to comments by Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the ongoing debate on the Electoral Act Amendment. He stated this while speaking on Saturday at the launch of “The Burdens of Legislators in Nigeria,” a book by former Senator Effiong Bob, at the […] Electoral Act Amendment: Don’t speak for INEC on electronic transmission — David Mark to Akpabio

A disturbing case of grievous assault has been reported in Potiskum, Yobe State, where an 18-year-old housewife allegedly severed her husband’s manhood. The State Police Command’s spokesman, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident in a statement released in Damaturu on Sunday.  He stated that the alleged act occurred in the early hours of February 6, […]

Popular small-screen actress Aunty Ajara has died in a Lagos hospital after battling a liver-related illness. The post How small-screen star Aunty Ajara passed after liver disease battle appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kogi State Government has ordered the immediate but temporary closure of specific markets and motor parks across seven Local Government Areas in Kogi West Senatorial District. The move is part of a major security offensive designed to disrupt and root out terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements operating in the state. The State Commissioner […]

Head of Woro Village, Umar Salihu, has claimed that the lack of adequate security gave the bandits opportunity to operate freely for about 10 hours. He said the attackers who killed over 200 people in the community earlier sent a letter claiming they were coming to preach. Salihu said the bandits sent the letter to […] Kwara: They operated freely for 10 hours – Woro village head on bandits attack

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has defended his administration’s tough reform measures, describing them as necessary steps to stabilise public finances, strengthen governance and create a predictable business environment. The post Kaduna Gov defends tough reforms, says results emerging appeared first on Vanguard News.

FIFA is set to rule on Nigeria’s petition against African rivals DR Congo over alleged ineligible players in the 2026 World Cup playoffs last November.

President John Mahama has recalled Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Ahmed, after alleged electoral malpractice in Ayawaso East primaries.

Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has named Burna Boy the top Afrobeat artiste on the global stage. 2Baba gave the verdict amid the controversy surrounding the “Top 3” artiste in the Nigeria music industry. DAILY POST reports that the popular ‘Big 3’ term is used to refer to  Wizkid, Burna Boy, and […] Burna Boy topping Wizkid, Davido on global stage – 2Baba gives verdict on top 3

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has called on security agencies to investigate the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State, Jarret Tenebe, over his alleged death threat to a Facebook user identified as Blessing P Agho. DAILY POST gathered that Jarret Tenebe allegedly issued the death threat to Blessing […] PDP urges security agencies to investigate Edo APC chairman’s death threat to Facebook user

Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN), a non-partisan pro-democracy group, has demanded the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, accusing him…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has awarded a multi billion Naira contract for the construction of a dual carriageway stretching from The post FG approves dualisation of 420km Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe highway appeared first on Tribune Online.

Arsenal midfielder, Ethan Nwaneri, has publicly acknowledged his Nigerian roots. This has sparked fresh speculation over a possible future with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Nwaneri left the Gunners to join Marseille on loan until the end of this season. The teenager has begun to impress in Ligue 1, having netted a goal on his […] EPL: I’m Nigerian – Arsenal midfielder, Nwaneri opens door to Super Eagles

Speaking shortly after the match, Aduku framed the result not as a moment for comfort, but as a platform for correction, reflection and renewed intensity The post U-20 WWC: Aduku rules out defensive approach as Falconets prepare for Dakar return leg appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal Government is set to convene the National Economic Council, NEC, Conference that will be presided by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The summit is expected to discuss avenues of strengthening economic coordination and promoting inclusive growth across Nigeria’s 36 states. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant […] Vice President Shettima to chair NEC conference on economy coordination in Abuja

Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or Tuface, has stirred fresh conversations in the Afrobeats community after naming Burna Boy as the standout artist ahead of Davido and Wizkid. The veteran singer shared his thoughts during a recent interview on the Mic On Podcast, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, with the clip posted [...]