The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect, Emwanta Eghosa Smith, over an alleged $550,000 fraud involving identity theft and money laundering linked to a United States citizen. The development was disclosed in a statement shared on the official page of the Nigeria Police Force on March 31, 2026. According to the police, the case […] Police arrest suspect in Edo over $550,000 fraud targeting US victim

Ekiti State government has disclosed that the Ado-Ekiti–Iyin–Aramoko–Itawure Road has been awarded for reconstruction by the federal government. The announcement of the contract award for the major route linking the state to Osun State border was contained in a statement by the commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun. Olatunbosun said the contract was awarded […]

He brings over a decade of experience across Africa’s technology, innovation, and development ecosystem to Tech4Dev. The post Tech4Dev appoints Country Manager for Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The incident occurred as the victims were returning home after processing charcoal on the outskirts of the community. The post Eight charcoal burners kidnapped in Plateau community appeared first on Vanguard News.

Embatlled former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has argued that Nigeria’s persistent economic underperformance was rooted not in a lack of talent or capital, but in the misallocation of its brightest minds. El-Rufai diaclosed this as he continued to face legal battles and detention over alleged graft. In a lengthy post shared on his verified […]

April 01, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a directive requiring banks and other financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks within a defined compliance timeline as part of efforts to protect Nigeria’s financial system from rising digital threats. In a circular to regulated institutions, including banks and payment service providers, the […] The post CBN Tightens Cybersecurity Rules for Banks, Sets Compliance Deadline appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has donated N20 million to the Cycling for Autism with KanyeChukwu initiative in support of its nationwide campaign to raise awareness of autism. The governor, who received the team at his office in Oke-Mosan yesterday, noted that autism is not a disease but a special condition that requires understanding […]

Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the rights of women and girls, while calling for greater inclusion of women in governance and decision-making across the country. At the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration in Lagos, themed “Rights. Justice. Action for All Women and Girls #GivetoGain,” the governor […]

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has increased the price of natural gas for power companies to $2.18 per MMBTU, starting from April 1, 2026.

Former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has established bold new platform, Nidacity, to equip Nigeria's entrepreneurs — particularly young and female founders — with the practical education, mentorship, and timely business intelligence they need to build resilient and thriving businesses. The post NIDACITY: Adeosun, entrepreneurs launch platform to address startups failure appeared first on Vanguard News.

The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere has informed the public about the latest regarding actor Kenneth Aguba.

“There are no grounds for negotiations,” he said, adding, however, that some messages had been exchanged directly with US special envoy Steve Witkoff."

They assured that military operations would be sustained and collaboration with the state government strengthened to improve security. The post Defence Ministers Visit Troops In Borno, Reaffirm Anti-Terror Push appeared first on Channels Television.

John Ikechukwu Ozegbe, a frontrunner for the Ndokwa West Constituency seat in the Delta State House of Assembly come 2027, under the All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday anniversary, describing him as a leadership model and […] The post Ozegbe felicitates DTHA Speaker, Guwor over birthday anniversary appeared first on Vanguard News.

Oil and natural gas prices have surged since the end of February, when the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killed its supreme leader, and plunged the Middle East into war. The post Germany Growth Forecasts Slashed As Mideast War Hits Economy appeared first on Channels Television.

Iraq have secured the final coveted spot in the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Bolivia in a thrilling Play-Off Tournament final in Monterrey, Mexico on Wednesday. Their victory makes them the 48th and final team to qualify for the tournament, bringing an end to a colossal global qualifying campaign spanning 899 matches over 937 […]

Former Minister Jedy-Agba highlights leadership and mentorship as crucial for Nigeria's development, advocating for reforms to ensure stable electricity.

Spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Habibu Mohammad has declared the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP) in Kano State effectively dead, following the exit of it’s former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso resigned from NNPP on March 29 2026, and joined the African Democratic Congress, (ADC) on March  30, 2026. Speaking on Arise TV, Mohammad […]

A remarkable moment unfolded during a recent church service led by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, as his son, Pastor Daysman Oyakhilome, delivered a detailed prophetic message that many said was fulfilled almost immediately. According to reports from the service, Pastor Daysman Oyakhilome declared that there was a woman in the congregation suffering from a long-term mental […]

Veteran media entrepreneur Mo Abudu, founder of EbonyLife TV, has opened up about leaving a stable career in the oil and gas sector at the age of 40 to pursue her passion in the media industry.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, youth leaders in the six states of the South West region have declared their support for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. They said the region was a no-go area for opposition. The declaration came on the heels of an endorsement by the Southwest Youth Coalition for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […]

A political movement, Team New Nigeria (TNN), has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deliberately delaying its registration despite claiming to have met all constitutional requirements. The group, led by its president, Modibbo Yakubun Farakwai, made the allegation on Tuesday in Abuja during an inaugural address marking the unveiling of its national structures […]

Lagos State Safety Commission has intensified efforts to curb industrial risks and entrench a culture of safety. To this end, the commission has organised a specialised training programme for dredging operators and stakeholders in the state. The training, held in Ikorodu, brought together key players in the dredging value chain—including operators, safety professionals, regulators, and […]

Leading oncologist and healthcare innovator, Dr. Omolola Salako, has officially unveiled her highly anticipated book, The GIFTS of Survivorship: You Are Bigger Than Cancer, a reflective and practical guide designed to help cancer patients, survivors and family caregivers navigate their journeys with strength, clarity, and hope. The event, held in Lagos, brought together policymakers, healthcare […] Dr Omolola Salako launches ‘The GIFTS of Survivorship’ to redefine cancer survivorship

Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Media, Ossai Ovie Success, has stirred fresh political debate after challenging the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, to test his popularity in northern Nigeria without the backing of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a post shared […]

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State, Dr Leloonu Nwibubasa, has declared that the state needs a bold and courageous governor in 2027. Nwibubasa, who is the convener of a socio-political pressure group, the Rivers Liberation Movement (RLM), made the assertion on a live radio programme monitored in Port Harcourt, the […]

Stakeholders have examined the structural and socio-cultural challenges limiting women’s political advancement in Nigeria. The engagement formed part of a radio programme organised by the Vito Corsica Deck of National Association of Seadogs, (NAS) to examine the persistent barriers confronting women in politics and the pathways toward achieving gender balance in leadership. During the programme, […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress has shut down the offices of Abuja Electricity Distribution in Abuja, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Niger over the mass sacking of over 900 workers. DAILY POST observed that the Disco’s headquarters in Abuja, areas in the nation’s capital and other offices in Kogi, Minna, Niger, and Nasarawa States are under locks and […] BREAKING: Mass Sack: NLC shuts down AEDC operations in Abuja, three Nigerian states

Golfing legend Tiger Woods has announced he will be stepping away from the sport to seek treatment, following his recent rollover crash. The announcement came shortly after his solicitor entered a plea of not guilty in a Florida court to charges stemming from the incident. Reuters reports that Woods, 50, faces charges of misdemeanor driving […]

Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized illicit drugs worth N1.8 billion in the first three months of the year. The commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, who stated this when he presented the command’s first-quarter scorecard in Benin, said the 18,380 kilogrammes of drugs were seized from 104 suspected traffickers. Ofoyeju […]

Duke Chidi Nwafor alleges Blessing CEO's claims of cancer are a "clout-chasing" stunt, as the family demands a public apology for misusing their sister's story.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Wednesday for the resumed hearing of his bail application in an ongoing corruption trial.

Another headline features Nigeria’s total debt stock, which is set to rise to N155.1 trillion, following an additional $6 billion loan request by President Bola Tinubu, hurriedly approved by the Senate on Tuesday. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [Jos killings] Tinubu, Mutfwang, NBA vow justice appeared first on Vanguard News.

The five-year facility, arranged alongside Access Bank as co-Mandated Lead Arrangers, is designed to consolidate existing debt, optimise the refinery’s capital structure, and align its financing with current operational realities. The post Afreximbank Leads $4bn Financing For Dangote Refinery With $2.5bn Commitment appeared first on Channels Television.

“He was funny, honest and would just light up the room with his presence and that’s what we loved most about him.”

"We receive messages from the American side, some direct and some through our friends in the region, and whenever necessary we respond to these messages," Araghchi said in an interview with Al Jazeera aired on Wednesday and dubbed into Arabic from Persian. The post ‘No negotiations’ – Iran says not responded to US plan appeared first on Vanguard News.