Police officers in Katsina State have intercepted a vehicle carrying a large quantity of explosive materials during a routine security operation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the police spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, said the interception occurred at a checkpoint in Koza, Daura Local Government Area. According to him, “On January 7, while on an […] Police intercept vehicle carrying explosives in Katsina

The ADC is making a pivotal move ahead of the 2027 election, reaching out to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Seyi Makinde, and 5 other top Nigerians.

Sunday Oliseh names Atalanta star Ademola Lookman as Nigeria's key player at the 2025 AFCON as the Super Eagles prepare for a semifinal clash against Morocco.

The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has disclosed that the three tiers of government shared a total of ₦6 trillion from the Federation Account in the third quarter of 2025. The post How FG, States, LGs shared N6trn in three months – NEITI appeared first on Vanguard News.

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson slammed Dominik Szoboszlai's mistake in the FA Cup win over Barnsley as "unacceptable", admitting his side still have room for improvement despite their recent unbeaten run. The post Liverpool’s Robertson blasts Szoboszlai for ‘unacceptable’ back-heel appeared first on Vanguard News.

The World Bank’s latest report projects steady global economic growth, showing resilience despite trade tensions, but warns of a slow decade and rising deb Read More: https://punchng.com/world-bank-projects-steady-global-growth-despite-uncertainties/

IBADAN -Yinka Adeniran of The Nation Newspaper has emerged as the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, following an election held… The post Yinka Adeniran Emerges Chairman, Oyo NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A prosecution witness at the FCT High Court on Tuesday detailed how funds were transferred from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, to various companies allegedly on the instructions of a former official of the Nigerian The post N33b Fraud: How ONSA funds were shared among companies- Witness appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

‘How I escaped with a shattered leg,’ another victim tells court The second prosecution witness in the trial of five men accused of being behind the June 5, 2022, attack… The post Owo Church Massacre: DSS Witness Identifies Two Suspects As ‘Attackers’ appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nigeria has begun operations at a Lagos gold refinery, developed three more plants nationwide, and readied a $600m lithium processing facility in Nasarawa State.

Chelsea Football Club has reacted to the death of their former player and manager Eddie McCreadie. McCreadie passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85. Chelsea described the former left-back as a great figure in the club’s history and also a leader. During his playing days, McCreadie also played for clubs like  Memphis Rogues […] Chelsea reacts to Eddie McCreadie’s death

Mr Kwankwaso in a short video clip posted by his media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, on Tuesday, announced a full endorsement of his members’ decision to defect to the opposition, a move that has sent shockwaves through the state. The post BREAKING: Kwankwaso makes u-turn, endorses Governor Yusuf, NNPP members’ defection to APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Arsenal’s defensive options are further stretched by the absence of centre-back Cristhian Mosquera - still recovering from ankle injury The post Trossard, Saliba doubts for Chelsea’s semi-final clash — Arteta appeared first on Vanguard News.

The CRPP also blamed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s style of governance for not being proactive to the longtime cry of Edo citizens against the taking over our bushes, farms, highways by the terrorists, bandits and killer herdsmen in Edo State.

Nigeria and the UAE sign a historic trade agreement to boost investment, renewable energy, and infrastructure. The nations will co-host Investopia in Lagos Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-uae-to-co-host-investopia-in-lagos-sign-trade-agreement/

Nigeria and the UAE sign a historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), eliminating tariffs and boosting trade and investment between the Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-uae-sign-economic-partnership-agreement/

The Lagos State Government has deported two citizens of Chad and released 16 other inmates as part of its correctional facilities decongestion exercise carried out yesterday. The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, said the exercise The post Lagos releases 16 inmates, deports two foreigners appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Governor Eno administration, besides rejecting Ekid’s ownership claim of the forest reserve, had warned the Ekid people that they would constitute themselves into terrorists by “opposing” the coastal highway project, a remark that the Ekid people have rejected. The post Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve: ‘Why Akwa Ibom govt should seek dialogue, not dismissal of legitimate voices’ – Expert appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nasarawa State Command, says it has arrested three suspects in connection with cases of kidnapping, robbery and theft at various locations across the state. This was contained in a press statement made available to our correspondent in Lafia, the state capital, on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-three-suspects-for-kidnapping-robbery-in-nasarawa/

Retired civil servants at the state and local government levels have appealed to the Niger State Governor, Muhammad Umaru Bago, to resume payment of retirement benefits to pensioners without further delay, as a matter of utmost importance. Chairman, Alternate (JAC), The post Niger pensioners beg Bago to resume payment of entitlements appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested one Goodnews Iberi, a 26-year-old native of Rumuakunde Community in Emohua LGA, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of one Rita Special The post Police arrest murder suspect, recover victim’s  remains in Rivers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

LAGOS – At a time Nigeria is confrontung corruption and other social vices, a growing emphasis is being placed on non-kinetic approaches to prevent crime through education, mindset change, and… The post EFCC Boss Forewords Tayo Folorunsho’s New Book, ‘Crime Is A Bad Market’, Advocates Non-Kinetic Crime Control appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

….Urges Tinubu To Release His International Passport Now ABUJA – Former presidential candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dr Gbenga Hashim, has described the continued seizure of the international… The post Continued Seizure Of Sowore’s Passport Abuse Of Power, Threat To Democratic Freedoms, Gbenga Hashim Tells Tinubu appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nigeria’s quest for a fourth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title continues with a high-stakes semi-final clash against host nation Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat The post FULL LIST: What to know ahead of Super Eagles Clash against Morocco appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Olawepo-Hashim made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving Sowore during a meeting with PDP Chairmen in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post Tinubu must choose between democracy and repression – Olawepo-Hashim appeared first on Vanguard News.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has suggested a possible change in Nigeria’s approach as his side prepares to face hosts Morocco in tomorrow’s highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations The post Chelle hints at tactical shift ahead of Super Eagles’ clash against Morocco appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The father of one of Anthony Joshua’s late friends, Latif, visited his son’s graveside days after the burial. He posted a video and shared 3 things he did there

 One of the victims of the June 5, 2022 terror attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, on Tuesday, identified two of the five defendants as those who took part in the attack. The victim and a Department of State Services (DSS)’ witness, simply tagged as “SSB” for security reasons, told Justice Emeka […] The post Owo church attack victim identifies 2 suspected terrorists in open court appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gombe police operatives, alongside local vigilantes and hunters, successfully foiled an early morning bandit attack on a community in Akko LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-bandit-attack-on-gombe-community/

The Adamawa State Government has urged residents to wear face masks and take other precautionary measures against rising air pollution. In a Public and Environmental Notice issued by the state Ministry of Environment, the government stated, “The current atmospheric condition being experienced is not ordinary harmattan but a high level of air pollution which may […] Wear nose masks – Adamawa govt tells residents as air pollution rises

In a bid to reposition for infrastructure opportunities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Board of Directors of United Capital Plc has announced the appointments of four   highly   experienced,   infrastructure   investment   experts   as   independent members of the investment Committee of The post UCIF repositions for sustainable growth, announces appointment of new investment committee members appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Nigerian music scene has been nourished with new waves as Mavo’s new single, “Tumo Weto,” climbs to number 2 on Apple Music. As of the time of this report, Mavo’s new single has climbed to the no. 2 spot on The post Mavo’s ‘Tumo Weto’ climbs to number two on Apple Music Nigeria appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has called on the national leadership of the party to intervene over concerns raised by some members regarding the ongoing electronic registration exercise in the state. The post APC chieftain Shinkafi seeks national intervention over e-registration concerns in Zamfara appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the government and people of Ogun state over the passing of the former first lady and matriarch of the Onabanjo family, Chief Lucia Onabanjo. The post Tinubu condoles with Ogun govt over passing of Lucia Onabanjo appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the Government and people of Ogun State and the Onabanjo family over the passing of Chief Lucia Onabanjo, former First Lady The post Tinubu mourns passage of Ogun’s former First Lady, Chief Lucia Onabanjo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In the heart of Nairobi's bustling streets, where matatus weave through chaotic traffic and vendors hawk everything from fresh nyama choma to handmade beads, a phenomenon unfolded that brought the city to a grinding halt. The post IShowSpeed’s electrifying Africa Odyssey: Crowds, Culture and a Continent’s embrace appeared first on Nehanda Radio.