The Iran war escalated beyond the Middle East, drawing in U.S. allies and Gulf states. Embassies were attacked, oil refineries hit, and military bases targeted.

Senegal are hoping to overturn CAF decision to strip them of the title after several of their players walked off The post Senegal lodge appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over AFCON final decision appeared first on Vanguard News.

  Fresh details has emerged suggesting an elaborate plot by suspected coup conspirators to storm Nigeria’s seat of power, seize the Presidential Villa, and capture President Bola Tinubu and other top officials in a coordinated operation that spanned key military and national assets. According to PREMIUM TIMES, findings show that beyond earlier reports of assassination […] The post Revealed: How Suspected Coup Plotters Allegedly Planned To Capture Aso Rock, Eliminate Tinubu, Others appeared first on OsunDefender.

A student of the University of Ibadan has been awarded a cash prize of $250 for emerging as the best in veterinary microbiology. He won the Prof Lekan Oyejide prize.

A Federal High Court has again adjourned the N1bn fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the ICPC and other Read More: https://punchng.com/court-adjourns-el-rufais-n1bn-fundamental-rights-suit-till-march-31/

The All Progressives Congress has told opposition parties to stop disputing the espected outcome of the 2027 general elections and instead focus on the 2031 polls, insisting that its mandate remains valid. The All Progressives Congress National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the statement on Tuesday, March 25, 2026, in Abuja, while reacting to continued […] Accept outcome of 2027 election, focus on 2031 — APC to opposition

Capital inflows into Nigeria surged by 88.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $23.21 billion in 2025, up from $12.31 billion in 2024, signaling stronger foreign investor confidence amid foreign exchange market liberalisation and high portfolio investment. The post Nigeria’s Capital importation jumps 88% to $23.21bn in 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Read as Tajudeen Baruwa’s lawyer calls for MC Oluomo’s arrest, demanding enforcement of court rulings in the ongoing NURTW crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/nurtw-crisis-baruwas-lawyer-seeks-mc-oluomos-arrest-demands-enforcement-of-court-rulings/

Nigeria’s PTDF launches its first split-site PhD program to develop local oil and gas experts with international exposure, reducing reliance on overseas tr Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-first-split-site-phd-for-oil-gas-experts/

March 25, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has defended the resolution of the long-standing OPL 245 oil block dispute, describing it as a landmark achievement that protects Nigeria from over $2 billion in potential liabilities, while accusing critics of pursuing selfish and unpatriotic interests. A statement personally signed on Wednesday by Attorney-General of the Federation […] The post OPL 245: FG Defends Deal, Labels Critics Self-Serving, Unpatriotic appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday took direct aim at the ruling APC over worsening insecurity, while moving to close ranks and roll out plans for nationwide congresses and a national convention. The post ADC hits APC over insecurity, closes ranks ahead of convention appeared first on Vanguard News.

  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit filed by human rights lawyer, Ejime Okolie, against the Independent National Electoral Commission and 19 political parties, over alleged exorbitant expression of interest and nomination fees. Okolie had approached the court to challenge what he described as outrageous fees imposed on party members […] The post Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Political Parties’ Nomination Fees appeared first on OsunDefender.

A plastic manufacturing company, Sunrise Products Limited, has instituted a suit against Nova Commercial Bank Limited before a Federal High Court in Lagos, alleging inflation of its indebtedness through illegal charges and enforcement of non-existent liabilities running into millions of dollars and hundreds of millions of naira.

A dispatch rider has lost his life in a tragic road accident involving a fully loaded HOWO diesel tanker along the Cele Bridge axis of the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, confirmed in a statement that the incident occurred when the tanker, bearing registration number RBC 38 XF, rammed into the […] Dispatch rider killed as tanker driver absconds in Lagos — LASTMA

A witness of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr James Simon on Wednesday told a Federal High Court in Abuja that the three terrorism suspects put on trial by his organization admitted spying on America and Isreal embassies for the Republic of Iran for alleged terrorism attack. The witness informed Justice Emeka Nwite that […] Terror suspects admit spying on America, Israel embassies for Iran – DSS witness

Senegal has appealed to CAS against CAF's decision, challenging Morocco's 3-0 win and seeking to regain the AFCON 2025 title amid growing controversy.

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA–The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has tackled former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for misrepresenting the recent resolution of disputes associated with the OPL 245 oil block. In a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the AGF said his attention […] The post OPL 245: Your criticism driven by self-serving interests, AGF tackles Atiku appeared first on Vanguard News.

Matthew Johnston, 49, lured the child using Comic Con-style events, then repeatedly abused him in the ensuing years.

High Court adjourns El-Rufai's N1 billion rights suit over residence search. Justice Abdulmalik orders service to magistrate, next hearing set for March 31.

INEC has launched a new mega Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centre in Jos, Plateau State, to boost PVC registration and address previous challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/pvc-inec-opens-mega-voter-registration-centre-in-plateau/

The three South East governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday reached a consensus on the party’s zonal executive committee, re-electing Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu as National Vice Chairman (South East). The post APC Southeast governors re-elect Arodiogbu as National Vice Chairman appeared first on Vanguard News.

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore refutes the Nigerian Bar Association’s claim he held a press conference, insisting he was answering media questions. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-did-not-hold-press-conference-in-court-sowore-faults-nba/

The NYSC has reacted to claims of a “ransom clause,” assuring families of corps members' safety and highlighting ongoing collaborations with security agencies.

Actress Doris Ogala mocked Tonto Dikeh’s born-again status, shared an alleged audio with a native doctor, claiming the actress was trying to harm her

India had previously aimed to bring the share of non-fossil fuels to 50 percent of installed power capacity by 2030, but has already met that target. The post India Boosts Climate Commitments For 2035 appeared first on Channels Television.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday at the  state Police Command. The post Police arrest three over vandalism of luxury vehicles in Lagos estates appeared first on Vanguard News.

A suspect in the Owo church attack trial claims a DSS officer threatened to feed him to crocodiles to force a confession, he testified in court. Read More: https://punchng.com/owo-church-attack-dss-threatened-to-feed-me-to-crocodiles-suspect-alleges/

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Plateau State, under the aegis of the APC Plateau State Forum, Abuja (APSFA), have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The post APC Plateau members endorse Tinubu ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to the police commissioner, those who have chosen the path of criminality, be advised that the FCT is no longer a safe haven for you.

Iran has informed the United States that it is closely monitoring any troop deployments by the US to the Middle East. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is the speaker of Iran’s parliament, posted this information on X on Wednesday. He said that Iran is keeping a close eye on all the activities of the US in […] War: ‘Your soldiers will fall victims’ – Iran warns US over deployment of troops

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested four suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram terrorists in Yusufari LGA. ​ This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. According to the source, the suspects were apprehended at about 11:00 p.m. on March […] Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Yobe

A 21-year-old domestic worker, Emmanuel Akpan, has been sentenced to death by hanging by a High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, for killing his employer, Mrs Febisola Adedayo. The defendant was convicted after being found guilty of two counts of conspiracy to commit murder and murder, contrary to Sections 324, 316 and 319(1) of […] 21-year-old houseboy to die by hanging for killing employer

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened a mega Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centre in Jos, the Plateau State capital, to address challenges such as distance, overcrowding, insecurity, and difficult terrain experienced during the first phase of the exercise. The post INEC opens mega voter registration centre in Plateau to ease PVC access appeared first on Vanguard News.

Globally, the mountain gorilla population is estimated at 1,063 living in the wild, with some 350 gorillas recorded in Virunga in 2021. The post Rare Mountain Gorilla Twins Born In DR Congo appeared first on Channels Television.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has defended the Federal Government’s resolution of the long-standing OPL 245 oil block dispute, describing criticisms of the move as misleading and driven by self-interest.

Iran has confirmed reception of the 15-point plan proposed by the United States but described it as extremely maximalist and unreasonable. According to Al Jazeera, a high-ranking diplomatic source made this confirmation on Wednesday. The source, however, stated that what has been portrayed in some media reports does not accurately reflect the substance of the […] War: Iran confirms receiving US 15-point plan