Nigeria’s average daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, dropped to 56.9 million litres per day in February 2026, down from 60.2 million litres per day in January. The post Nigeria’s petrol consumption falls to 56.9m litres/day in February – NMDPRA appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric and scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has revealed that it is easier to meet and see President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other Presidents than to see terrorist leaders such as Bello Turji in the deepest forests. Gumi in an interview with DRTV obtained by our correspondent in Kaduna, said the Nigerian government knows […]

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has inaugurated a 14-member Advisory Committee on State Police as part of his efforts to strengthen the security architecture of Plateau State. Mutfwang explained that the initiative followed the recent declaration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the need to deepen and strengthen Nigeria’s internal security framework through reforms that would enhance […]

Benue State governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has inspected equipment procured for the state-owned rice mill located in Wadata, Makurdi local government area. The government said the mill built during the administration of former military administrator of Benue State Aminu Isa Kontagora, has been moribund and abandoned for years by previous administrations. The technical adviser to […]

Recently, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed Executive Order Nine which directed that  oil and gas revenues (royalty oil, tax oil, profit oil/gas) be remitted directly to the Federation Account. The order also scrapped the 30 per cent Frontier Exploration Fund established under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Similarly, it discontinued the 30 per cent management […]

A Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court in Ebute Metta has remanded four police officers suspected of shooting and killing traders at the Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market. Chief Magistrate Ejiro Kubeinje ordered that the police officers: Manu Bala (41), Jibrin Samaila (47), Ibrahim Garuba (29) and Ibrahim Kashimu (26), be kept behind bars pending […]

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says the South East must play strategic politics to be at the centre of decision-making going forward, lamenting that the zone had never been as politically fragmented and disconnected from the centre as experienced in recent years. The post 2027: Mbah urges Ndigbo to return to strategic politics, as City Boy Movement gathers momentum in Enugu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of N81,108,143.8 from the N2.5 billion stolen from Sterling Bank to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Justice Bogoro gave the order after entertaining an application to that effect filed by the counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), […]

–Speaks on police reforms, falsification of records By Kingsley Omonobi Former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has revealed that sustained media attacks on his leadership stemmed from efforts by entrenched interests who resisted the reforms he introduced to sanitise the Nigeria Police Force. Giving an account of his tenure, the ex-IGP said one of the […] The post Why some groups are after me — Ex-IGP Egbetokun appeared first on Vanguard News.

Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassadors Programme (FUCAP), in partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has empowered over 900,000 young Nigerians with employability, digital and entrepreneurial skills. The programme began about The post 900,000 get empowerment in digital skills appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Amid the lingering leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the faction believed to be backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, yesterday intensified preparations for the party’s proposed national convention with an inspection of the Velodrome at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The inspection was led by the […]

–Safety interventions introduced by state government–Nigeria records 21.4 deaths per 100,000 people — WHO Report By Olasunkanmi Akoni There is a spike in the number of accidents on some roads in Lagos caused largely due to substance abuse by drivers of mostly commercial vehicles. This report takes a critical look at stakeholders’ concerns, the causes, […] The post Reckless driving on steroids: Spike in drug-influenced road carnage in Lagos raises concerns appeared first on Vanguard News.

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has assured the Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, of his support him to ensure the state is more secure, safe, and prosperous. The minister stated this in a statement commending Lawal for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawal, who […]

The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of willing Nigerians in Iran, escorting them safely across the Armenia border amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, confirmed the operation in a post on her X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday. NIDCOM, in a post on X […]

Nigeria’s luxury automobile market has recorded a milestone as BBA Motors unveiled the Zeekr 9X electric SUV in Lagos, marking the model’s first appearance in Africa. The unveiling, at the The post Zeekr 9X electric SUV debuts in Nigeria, promises luxury appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

|  Directive issued to mitigate effects of high fuel prices – Presidential committee President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits nationwide as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on Nigerian commuters. The directive followed concerns over the surge in petrol […]

President/Chair of Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Commodore Abimbola Ayuba (rtd), says the institute has  produced thousands of professionals who have contributed to leadership and management development/ He  spoke to The post NIM gives self kudos for 65 years of impact on management practice appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Gbonse Foundation for Economic Development, led by Chief Executive, Helen Olaniyan, organised a medical outreach to support and appreciate women’s contributions to society. The outreach The post Foundation honours women with outreach appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

March 11, (THEWILL) — Galatasaray claimed a narrow first-leg victory over Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, with Mario Lemina’s first-half header earning a 1-0 result at Rams Park. The decisive moment arrived from a well-executed corner in the opening period, with Lemina steering the ball home from close range. Visiting […] The post Lemina’s Header Gives Galatasaray 1-0 First-Leg Win Over Liverpool appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria and Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria have agreed to end the era of fragmented advertising rules in gaming, anchoring the partnership in the The post ARCON, gaming regulators move to unify, enforce rules appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Ambassador of Turkiye to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, has said his country is ready to enhance bilateral trade and relations with Nigeria. Speaking during a visit to the corporate headquarters of the LEADERSHIP Group yesterday in Abuja, Poroy said Turkiye’s largest investments in Nigeria included a $200 million factory in Ogun State that manufactures hygiene […]

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has pledged renewed support for educational institutions run by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). It said the support is a part of efforts to The post TETFund to expand intervention in NAF’s institutions appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…Tinubu Orders Rollout Of 100,000 CNG Kits To Curb Fuel Costs …Okays $20bn Bonga Deepwater Project To Boost Oil Production …Project To Deliver 150,000 Barrels Per Day, 5,000 New Jobs…

The eight Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) decorated on Monday have been assigned portfolios, The Nation has learnt. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu had charged the DIGs to The post New DIGs get portfolios appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Mr Wike announced the approval in Abaji on Tuesday, during his visit to the area. The post Wike announces upgrade of Abuja traditional rulers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Information and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris has called for a strategic and unified communication framework to boost security coordination in the country. Idris said this when he visited his The post Information Minister seeks unified communication to boost national security coordination appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

LAGOS — MEMBERS of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Lagos chapter, yesterday, threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over what it described as ‘amputated’ salaries received from the university management in January and February, 2026. Chairperson and Secretary of the union, Idou Kehinde and Adesina Arikawe, in a communique issued at […] The post Amputated Jan, Feb salaries: UNILAG lecturers begin indefinite strike appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Army is expanding its aviation programme and exploring opportunities to train its pilots in South Africa. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, announced this yesterday The post Army to expand aviation programme, moves to train pilots in South Africa appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…We Are Only Two Govs Left, But Not Bothered — Makinde …We’re Empowered To Conduct 2027 Elections — Wike Group ABUJA – The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peo­ples…

The growing threat of drug-resistant infections is outpacing global efforts to contain them. It is raising serious public health concerns and putting millions of lives at risk, a new report The post Report raises fresh concerns over rising drug-resistant infections appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

—2 shot dead, 3 others abducted in Ondo —Protesters chase away Police boss By Dayo Johnson & Adeola Badru AKURE — FOLLOWING the killing of two persons and the shooting of three abducted persons, angry residents of Akure North Council area in Ondo State, yesterday, blocked the Akure/Owo highway with corpses of those killed by gunmen. […] The post Insecurity: Protests rock Ondo, Oyo as youths block highway with corpses appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh Moshood, has received commendations from the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa and residents for his professionalism, integrity and dedication The post Lagos Speaker, residents hail CP for service-driven policing appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has started an investigation into the collapse of a four-storey building housing a private school in Aguda, Ogba, Lagos. The structure, which accommodated The post Lagos probes four-storey school building collapse appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The management of Great Kezino Nursery and Primary School, Ikorodu has urged the Lagos State Attorney-General/Commissioner for Justice to review the case file involving a former teacher, Ambassador Rukayat Tobiloba, The post Viral video: School seeks review of case file of ex-teacher accused of defilement appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has joined football fans in mourn­ing the death of football admin­istrator and former Nigeria na­tional team head coach, Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. The president in a…

He said that the suspects were conveying the suspected solid minerals in three trucks. The post EFCC arrests 15 suspects with ‘radioactive’ solid minerals in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.