The Senate has urged the Federal Government to establish a military base in Kwande, Benue State, to strengthen security and enable displaced residents to return home safely. The resolution which…

Gunman opens fire in Old Dominion University's Constant Hall, injuring two. Campus declared safe, classes suspended. Investigation by ATF ongoing.

The President of the Senate Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that the Senate Nigeria will pass the N48.472 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31, following a brief adjournment for the Sallah break. The post Senate to pass 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31, confirms key appointments appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Senate is set to engage officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a high-level meeting on Nigeria’s economic outlook and ongoing reform programmes initiated by the administration of The post MF to meet Senate on Nigeria’s economic outlook, Tinubu’s reforms appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disowned the admissions Lead City University is conducting into its law program despite facing a five-year ban. Besides, the Board stated that The post JAMB disowns Lead City varsity admissions for law students appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Economic Community of West African States Parliament has called for strengthening guidance and counselling services in secondary schools across the sub-region. The call was made by Onyeka Peter Nwebonyi, The post ECOWAS Parliament advocates stronger guidance, counselling in secondary schools appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Nigeria on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to authorise the withdrawal of over ₦2.2 trillion from the Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration for the 2026 financial year. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Authorise the Issue […] The post Reps pass ₦2.2trn FCT 2026 Budget for Second Reading appeared first on Vanguard News.

Uche Nwosu The first set of Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), Abia State on Thursday graduated its first set of students, as the Registrar, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), Mr Ibrahim…

By Rotimi Ojomoyela The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has commended residents of the state for their compliance with fiscal policies following the state’s ranking among the top-performing states in fiscal transparency in the country for the fourth quarter of 2025. The ranking was contained in a report by BudgIT titled States Fiscal Transparency […] The post Oyebanji hails residents as Ekiti tops fiscal transparency ranking appeared first on Vanguard News.

A well-designed ranching system offers several advantages. It establishes clearly defined land use arrangements, reducing the long-standing friction between crop farmers and livestock herders. It allows for better veterinary supervision, improving disease control and food safety. It also enhances livestock productivity through controlled feeding and breeding programmes. For decades, Nigeria’s ranching debate has remained trapped […] The post Why Nigeria must finally embrace ranching reform, By As-sayyidul Arafat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Following the protest staged on Tuesday by students of the College of Nursing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Chief Medical Director, Prof. Joseph Ugboaja, suspended the planned The post NAUTH CMD suspends nursing tuition hike after student protest appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The governor who provided the clarifications in an exclusive interview aired by Afia Television, Wednesday evening vowed to arrest and prosecute illegal revenue collectors The post Gov Mbah debunks claims of high taxation in Enugu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

More than 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ofoni have defected to the All Progressives Congress. The post Over 500 PDP members defect to APC in Bayelsa appeared first on Vanguard News.

…adjourns plenary till March 31st The Senate of Nigeria on Thursday confirmed the nomination of former Kebbi State governor, Usman Isa Dakingari, for appointment as a Non-Career Ambassador. The red The post Senate confirms Dakingari as non-career ambassador, approves NAHCON, INEC appointments appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Divorce rumours plague celebrities Anita Joseph, Mc Fish, Peggy Ovire, Frederick Leonard, Teddy A, and Simi, challenging once-cherished relationships.

Brent is up around 38 percent from the eve of the conflict, which began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran. The post Middle East war: TotalEnergies shuts 15% of gas, oil production appeared first on Vanguard News.

May Edochie’s mysterious post featuring a gun sparks speculation online. Her warning has fans questioning its meaning and who it may be directed at.

No fewer than nine senators from different political parties on Thursday announced their defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that is set to further reshape the political configuration of the Nigerian Senate. The lawmakers who declared for the ADC include Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto South), Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), Binos Yaroe (Adamawa South), […]

…elevate 17 DCPs to CPs The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs). The The post PSC promotes Lagos, FCT CPs, 11 others to AIG appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Danmaliki, has blamed the rising cases of mob killings linked to alleged blasphemy on the government’s failure to prosecute perpetrators, insisting that Sharia law does not support the killing of innocent people. Danmaliki said Sharia law does not apply to non-Muslims and remains a religious right […] Government’s inaction fuels mob killings, not Sharia law – Ex-Rep Danmaliki

The meeting, held in Abeokuta, was convened by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Olusola Subair, a retired deputy inspector general of police The post Ogun govt engages Fulani leaders, security chiefs on peace, security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

US President Donald "Trump says he is looking for a speedy victory. While starting a war is easy, it cannot be won with a few tweets. We will not relent until making you sorry for this grave miscalculation," Larijani said on X. The post Iran won’t relent until US ‘sorry for grave miscalculation’ – Security chief appeared first on Vanguard News.

… Calls on President Tinubu to act urgently after controversial investigative panel reportBy Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Lagos State Branch, has urged the Federal Government to urgently constitute the membership of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, and boards of federal health institutions to prevent delays in justice for medical […] The post Chimamanda: NMA calls for constitution of MDCN, Boards to tackle cases of medical negligence appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United States Department of State has announced sanctions against four charities accused of funding Hamas militants in Gaza. The post U.S. sanctions four charities over alleged Hamas funding appeared first on Vanguard News.

The senator representing Yobe North, Senator Ahmed Lawan, has called for improved funding and timely release of resources to Nigeria’s armed forces and security agencies, warning that the country’s security personnel cannot effectively tackle insecurity without adequate support. He stated this while speaking during a plenary session on Thursday. Lawan stressed that soldiers and security […] ‘They are not magicians’ – Lawan demands funding for Nigerian military

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is steadily sliding into political irrelevance across Nigeria. The post PDP counting down to its expiration — APC appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United States spent more than $11.3 billion in the opening week of its war against Iran, lawmakers were told during a Pentagon briefing, according to a report by The New York Times that highlights the rapid pace at which the conflict is consuming American military resources. The newspaper, citing unnamed sources familiar with Tuesday’s […]

The report shows that while the prevalence of hypertension remains high, awareness of high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases improved in 2025 compared with 2024. The post Four in 10 Nigerian adults live with hypertension – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

This is despite the fact that the government says there are about 8,710 functional public toilets available across the state for public use.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his emergence as president of Nigeria was divinely ordained, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to good governance, respect for the rule of law and the continued strengthening of democracy in the country. The president made the remarks on Wednesday while hosting members of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives […]

The IGP asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss Nasir El-Rufai’s N1bn rights enforcement suit over the police search of his Asokoro residence.

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned what it described as the unjust incarceration of pro-Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, declaring him a prisoner of conscience and…

“If the third defendant (Aiyedatiwa) is allowed to contest and serve another four years, that will be against the position of the law as established in Marwa versus Nyako, where the Supreme Court held that a president or governor cannot serve beyond eight years,” the Judge declared.

The Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC has rejected the official invitation given to it for the City Boy Movement rally in Owerri, Imo State, saying it is an affront on Igbo youths. The OYC, a statement by its National President, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka on Thursday, also advised all Igbo youths to shun the Owerri rally being […] Invitation to City Boy rally in Owerri insult to Igbo youths – OYC

The governor said that Kaduna State will be a centre of innovation, productivity, and inclusive growth in agriculture The post Gov Sani distributes livestock intervention to 5,000 cooperatives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled a strategic group known as the “One ADC Movement” to mobilise Nigerians at all levels to sack the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from power in the 2027 general elections.   Speaking at the event in Abuja, the National Coordinator of the group, Lauretta Onochie, said the movement […]