Police detectives in ondo state, have arrested 10 suspected kidnappers and recovered ransom collected from their victims in Akure the state capital. The post 10 suspected kidnappers arrested, ransom recovered by Ondo police appeared first on Vanguard News.

The suspected thugs reportedly invaded the secretariat shortly after the LP presidential candidate in 2023 election, Peter Obi, and other dignitaries had left the venue to Chief John Odogie-Oyegun's house.

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday publicly appealed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to “mend fences” amid the deepening leadership crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State. Shettima made the appeal at the PGF–Renewed Hope Ambassadors Strategic Summit held at the State House Conference Hall, […]

Gautier Mignot, European Union (AU) ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, says Russia has been recruiting Nigerians and other Africans in its war against Ukraine. Mignot spoke on Tuesday during Channels Television’s The Morning Brief as the Russia-Ukraine war reached its fourth year. Earlier this month, Abubakar Adamu, a Nigerian man, appealed to the federal government to urgently […] The post Despite Russia’s Denial, EU Envoy Insists Nigerians Recruited For Ukraine War appeared first on OsunDefender.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved an extension of the dates for the purchase and submission of forms for the upcoming Zonal Congress and National Convention. Accordingly, purchase and submission of forms will now be held from March 12, 2026 to March 23, 2026. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, […]

Nollywood actor Ray Emodi has announced his exit from the film industry, citing traumatic experiences on movie sets and pressure from his family as key factors behind the decision. The post Actor Ray Emodi quits Nollywood, set to pursue music career appeared first on Vanguard News.

It said there would be strict oversight on the commission’s activities, particularly in the implementation of projects, to ensure tangible benefits for the people. The post Senate Warns South-East Development Commission Against Misuse Of Funds appeared first on Channels Television.

A baby boy has become the first child in the United Kingdom to be born after his mother received a womb transplant from a deceased donor, marking a major milestone in reproductive medicine. According to a report by the BBC on Tuesday, the baby, Hugo, was delivered just before Christmas 2025 at Queen Charlotte’s and […]

The suspects were arrested on Sunday following a combined operation between the state police command’s Anti-Kidnapping Section and Visiting PMF personnel. The post ‎Police burst suspected kidnapping syndicate in Ondo, arrest 10 suspects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Jigawa State Government has responded to growing public concern over the case involving Walida Abdulhadi, an indigene of the state, assuring citizens that it is actively engaged in efforts to address the matter. In a statement issued on behalf of the government, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, said the […] Jigawa govt intervenes in Walida Abdulhadi case, urges calm

LAGOS – Mr. Micheal Nwabufo, Ambassador to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has sought stronger crypto regulation, saying that Nigeria has moved beyond catching up with global standards and is…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, February 24, 2026, arraigned a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria Edetanle, before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over alleged $385,000 and ₦165,438,000.00 fraud. According to […]

Guadalajara, a city set to host four FIFA World Cup matches this June and July, was gripped by cartel violence last weekend following the killing of a notorious drug lord. The unrest, which also affected other parts of Mexico, has left residents and activists questioning the wisdom of holding such a major event in an […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has dismissed viral reports alleging the illegal allocation of over 1,000 votes to the All Progressives Congress APC at a polling unit in the Kwali Area Council during last Saturday's FCT Area Council election. The post FCT Polls: INEC disclaims reports of vote allocation to APC in Kwali appeared first on Vanguard News.

Opposition parties have asked the Federal Government to urgently clear the air over reports alleging that more than N10 billion was paid as ransom and two senior Boko Haram commanders were freed to secure the release of abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri. The post ADC, PDP accuse FG of hypocrisy over alleged N10bn ransom, terror suspects release appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, and some leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were reportedly The post JUST IN: Gunmen attack Peter Obi, Oyegun, ADC chiefs in Edo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Popular Nigerian comic actor, Bamidele Tope Saint, professionally known as Okemesi, is dead. Okemesi died at the hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at about 11:50 a.m. DAILY POST reports that the actor died after spending a few hours in a coma following complications from drugs administered to him at the hospital. Announcing his death […] BREAKING: Popular Nigerian actor Okemesi is dead [VIDEO]

His colleague, Jeff Owolewa, also known as Tony Montana, confirmed the development, stating that the actor was pronounced dead at about 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday. His remains have since been deposited in a morgue.

His colleague, Jeff Owolewa, also known as Tony Montana, confirmed the development, stating that the actor was pronounced dead at about 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday. His remains have since been deposited in a morgue.

The exit of Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, was met with mixed reactions at the Force Headquarters yesterday, as it is expected to trigger the compulsory retirement of at least eight Deputy Inspectors-General of Police following the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General Olatunji Disu as the new IGP. Consequently, a major reshuffle at the top echelons […] The post Egbetokun’s Exit: Eight DIGs Face Compulsory Retirement appeared first on OsunDefender.

Tension gripped Benin City on Tuesday as leaders of the African Democratic Congress gathered for what was meant to be a major milestone, the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the party ahead of the political season in Edo State. According to Dr. Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the Obedient Movement, the delegation left the […]

The suspects have made useful confessional statements of their involvement in the crime. The post Police Arrest 10 Suspected Kidnappers In Ondo appeared first on Channels Television.

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, filed a fresh 12-count charge against a prominent lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, following his alleged complicity in a web of fraud perpetrated in a bid to claim ownership of a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The post FG files fresh 12-count forgery, abetting charges against Ozekhome appeared first on Vanguard News.

Disu was appointed Acting IGP  by President Bola Tinubu on February 24, 2026, replacing the former, Kayode Egbetokun

The Nigerian government has been dragged to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Court of Justice over alleged unlawful alterations to the country’s newly gazetted tax laws. The legal suit was filed by the Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development, NEFGAD, a frontline civic advocacy group, under case number […] Nigerian Government dragged before ECOWAS Court over alleged altered Tax Acts

Former Real Madrid striker, Michael Owen has insisted that Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres has many weaknesses in his game. Owen spoke after the Sweden international netted two goals in Arsenal’s 4-1 Premier League victory over Tottenham during the North London derby on Sunday. Speaking on Premier League Productions, the former England international said: “I like this […] EPL: Arsenal’s Gyokeres has many weaknesses – Michael Owen

The immediate past deputy governor of Enugu State, Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, has dismissed the threat posed by the formation of the so-called “Village Boys” by opposition political groups. The post Enugu Ex-Deputy Governor: “Village Boys won’t intimidate us” appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, on Tuesday, assured football fans of their safety ahead of the 2026 World Cup matches scheduled to be played in the city of Guadalajara, despite recent violence linked to a major drug cartel. Sheinbaum offered “full guarantees” for the protection of visitors and maintained that there was “no risk” to supporters […]

A lady has gone viral on social media after sharing the messages that she received from a young man who wanted to be with her. Netizens reacted to the post.

The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate closure of illegal and non-compliant mining sites operating in Gada Daya and Gada Eregi along the Bida Road corridor. The directive followed a joint inspection carried out by the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. Leading the […]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Lloyd Kelly has said it is important for Galatasaray to stop Victor Osimhen in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoffs tie, Prompt News reports. Osimhen played a pivotal role in Galatasaray’s 5-2 victory in the first leg in Istanbul last week. The Nigeria international’s relentless pressing and intelligent [...]

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have reiterated their commitment to enhancing transparency and accountability in the ongoing 2025 oil licensing round. The post NUPRC, NEITI strengthen push for transparency in 2025 oil licensing round appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has filed fresh criminal charges against Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate of Nigeria, SAN, over alleged use of a forged Nigerian passport in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom, UK. The government filed a 12-count charge against Ozekhome at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Ccourt, Abuja, on Tuesday. The […] Nigerian Govt files fresh charges against Ozekhome

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), has commended the leadership of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), under its managing director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, for what it described as a swift, structured and comprehensive emergency response following the recent fire outbreak at the Old International Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International […]

The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), on Tuesday, disclosed that physical and credential screening of 50, 000 recruitment process of police constables have been scheduled The post PSC, NPF to commence physical, credential screening of 50, 000 recruitment process of police constables appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of vast opportunities in the marine and blue economy sector, describing it as a largely untapped avenue for employment and enterprise development. The post Oyetola urges youth to tap into blue economy opportunities appeared first on Vanguard News.