The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has applauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for ensuring a peaceful, credible and hitch-free conduct of its 2026 National Convention. The student body particularly praised the director-general of the DSS, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, and security operatives deployed for the convention. It said their professionalism, vigilance and […]

Mailantarki said the emergence of Pantami did not follow the process agreed by the aspirants and party leaders.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the indefinite suspension of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) due to operational and technical concerns. The post NRC suspends Warri–Itakpe train service indefinitely over technical issues appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Abba Yusuf has approved a N20,000 Eid-el-Kabir bonus for civil servants in Kano State and the 44 local government areas. The approval was contained in a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Muhammad. According to the statement, the gesture is aimed at cushioning the economic hardship […]

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has urged residents of the state to contribute their quota towards the development and progress of Taraba. The governor made the call on Tuesday in a goodwill message to the Muslim Ummah ahead of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The message was conveyed through his Special Adviser on Media and […] 2027 elections: Detest violence, approach campaigns with godly spirit – Kefas tells politicians 

Chille Igbawua, a member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, electoral panel and adviser to ADC National Chairman, David Mark, has told aggrieved aspirants, including former minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-deen to approach the party’s presidential primary appeal panel. He reminded the aggrieved politicians that there are internal mechanisms put in place […] ADC presidential primary: ‘You’re jumping the gun’ – David Mark’s aide, Igbawua to Amaechi

On this day, May 27 in 1967, General Yakubu Gowon declared a state of emergency and divided Nigeria’s four regions into 12 states. This came up barely days after the Eastern region declared itself the independent state of Biafra, with Odumegwu Ojukwu as its leader, and armed conflict between Biafra and the Nigerian government began […] The post May 27: Today in Nigeria history, Yakubu Gowon divided Nigeria’s four regions into 12 states appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment in the suit seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed July 6, 2026 for judgment after hearing arguments from counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […] Court reserves judgment on final forfeiture of Malami’s 57 properties

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday said the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has sustained its intensified counter-terrorism operations in Borno State, carrying out decisive airstrikes on terrorist strongholds and logistics bases within the Sambisa Forest axis. The post NAF airstrikes hit terrorist logistics base, strongholds in Sambisa appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Borno State government has temporarily shut down Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School after Boko Haram terrorists abducted 42 schoolchildren and ordered the relocation of students and pupils to safer facilities. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Boko Haram terrorists stormed the school in Mussa, Askira-Uba LGA, around the morning hours of Friday, 15 May 2026, […]

The Managing Director of Ultimate Health Management Services, Otunba Lekan Ewenla, has won the African Health Maintenance Organisation Chief Executive Officer Leadership Award for 2026. According to the organisers of the annual award, the African CEO Leadership Award aims to identify, validate, celebrate, and amplify “the impact of Africa’s most transformative Chief Executives and Senior […]

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called on leaders in Nigeria and across the world to confront rising insecurity, economic hardship and global injustice as Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha 1447 AH. In a statement issued to mark the Islamic festival, MPAC said Eid-ul-Adha represents more than ritual celebrations, describing it as a season that reflects […] Fear of insecurity, financial pressure kept many Nigerians from Eid travel – MPAC

The Peter Obi Media Office, POMR, has claimed that certain politicians are intentionally spreading harmful lies suggesting that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential hopeful is against people from the North. POMR stated that some politicians have wrongly portrayed Obi’s time as governor of Anambra State, claiming that he “expelled” Northern traders and beggars back […] Peter Obi not against North, never ‘expelled them’ as Anambra Gov – Media office

“Sen. Ned Nwoko remains a committed and loyal member of APC. Since joining the party, he has worked with the leadership at state and national levels to strengthen the party in Delta North and across the state.

Lagos State Government has disclosed that it recovered more than N270 million from fraudulent estate agents and property developers on behalf of residents affected by real estate scams across the state. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, revealed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda […] Lagos govt recovers over N270m from fraudulent estate agents, developers

The Zamfara State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has commenced the payment of gratuity to the fourth batch of retired Local Government staff across the State, totalling N500 million. A statement signed by Rufai Hassan Gusau, Public Relations Officer, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Zamfara State, said this development is part […]

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 would translate into more dividends of democracy for Nigerians. The governor stated this on Saturday while addressing delegates during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries held at Diso Ward in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. […]

Record producer and musician Osabuohien Osaretin, popularly known as Sarz, has opened up about how excessive ego prevented him from collaborating with most of his colleagues. In a candid interview with The Fadar, the ‘Back Outside’ crooner admitted that he was “very hot-headed” initially and presumed most of his colleagues to be beneath him. The 37-year-old […] ‘I was hot-headed, thought I was best in music industry’ – Sarz

The Nigerian Naira held its ground against the British Pound Sterling across the various segments of the foreign exchange market on Wednesday morning, maintaining a pattern of steady, low-volatility trading. The post Pound to Naira exchange rate today, May 27, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kano State Government has donated 15 cows, 115 bags of 50kg rice, 40 jerry cans of cooking oil and other assorted soup ingredients to inmates in correctional centres across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The items were presented to the Nigerian Correctional Service Kano State Command on Monday by the Chairperson of […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has transferred former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Kuje, Abuja, following an order by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, for the commencement of his 75-year prison sentence. Justice James Omotosho gave the order on Tuesday after Saleh Mamman was presented […] EFCC transfers Saleh Mamman to Kuje prison to begin 75-year jail term

The Nigerian Naira maintained a relatively stable posture against the United States Dollar across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Wednesday morning. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 27, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former governorship aspirant, Hon. Chille Igbawua, has said that the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, made a mistake leaving the African Democratic Congress, ADC.  He said the former Anambra State governor should have stayed in the ADC and learn some lessons even if he loses the primary election to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. […] 2027: ‘Peter Obi made wrong move, should’ve stayed in ADC to learn’ – David Mark’s aide, Igbawua

Governor Abba Yusuf has approved the release of N87.4 million for the re-accreditation of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital. The approval, announced in a statement issued on recently by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Samira Suleiman, is aimed at strengthening specialist medical […]

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR marks his third year in office on 29th May, 2026, one of the recurring themes of his administration has been the push for industrialisation, local production and technological self-reliance under the Renewed Hope Agenda. At the centre of that drive is the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure […]

AHF Nigeria and the Nasarawa State Government, have called for stronger collaboration to tackle menstrual stigma and improve access to hygiene support for young girls, in commemoration of the World Menstrual Health Day 2026 in Keffi. The event, organized by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria in partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Humanitarian […]

The Nigerian Air Force has intensified its counter-terrorism operations in Borno State following fresh air strikes targeting terrorist hideouts within the Sambisa Forest axis. The development was disclosed in a press statement posted on the official page of the Nigerian Air Force on May 26, 2026. According to the statement, air assets under the Air Component […] NAF bombs terrorist hideouts in Sambisa, fighters reportedly killed

According to Wike, the infrastructure revolution currently sweeping through the territory, including rural communities, will guarantee a comfortable electoral victory for Tinubu in the nation’s capital in 2027.

Abia State Commandant of the Nigeria security and Civil Defence Corps, CC Chukwuemeka  Odimba, has reassured the management of Federal government unity schools in Abia of the Command’s  commitment to the safety of their students, staff  and facilities. Odimba gave the reassurance at the Federal Hovernment College FGC, Ohafia, during his visit unity schools in […] Insecurity: Abia NSCDC promises to protect unity schools’ students, staff 

The Nigerian Army and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have strengthened a strategic partnership to develop indigenous expertise in drone and armament technology. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, spoke when he received the executive secretary of TETFund, Sunday Echono, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. He said investment in human capital […]

Nigerian finance expert and business development professional, James Irabor, has called on Nigerian and African leaders to embrace stronger economic and innovation coordination as a pathway to unlocking the continent’s vast opportunities and accelerating sustainable development. In a statement issued to reporters in Abuja yesterday, Irabor stated that in today’s global economy, scale has become […]

Secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims across Nigeria and beyond as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival today. He urged the citizens to embrace peace, sacrifice and national unity. In his Sallah message issued yesterday, Akume described the occasion as a period of deep spiritual […]

The Elem Kalabari monarch, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has commended the Republic of Benin for its hospitality and investor-friendly policies. The traditional ruler spoke at the historic transition of power in the Republic of Benin, which took place at the Palais des Congrès de Cotonou, where the outgoing President, Patrice Talon, formally handed over leadership to the […]

State executive members and local government area chairpersons of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi West Senatorial District have defended the victory of Hon. Samuel Aro in the party’s senatorial primary election held on 18th May, 2026. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by the party stakeholders, they commended the conduct of the […]

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, wants manager, Mikel Arteta to recall injury-doubt Jurrien Timber for the Gunners’ Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, even if he’s half-fit. Arsenal and PSG will battle in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday. Timber had missed the last two months of the season with a groin injury. The 24-year-old […] UCL Final: ‘Even if he’s half-fit’ – Merson names player Arteta must play against PSG

Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira, has rated the Gunners’ chances of winning and retaining the Premier League title next season. Arsenal won the Premier League last weekend ahead of Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side had seven points above the Cityzens, who finished in second position. “I hope they can do that [retain Premier League title next […] EPL: They’re young – Patrick Vieira rates Arsenal’s chances of retaining title next season