Kwara North Development Commission, KNDC, has expressed grave concern over recent developments in the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, where Iliasu Ibrahim, Shola Muse, and Adesomowo Adegogo were remanded in a correctional centre over an alleged defamation case. The Commission described the development as a clear case of judicial overreach and executive interference […] Group condemns remand of three critics in Kwara

THE member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, has disclosed that the harmonisation committee which was supposed to reconcile the positions of Senate and House of Representatives on the Election Amendment Bill was not allowed to function. Ogene said party politics was responsible for the change in the […]

There are many exciting things ahead, but it is ultimately about God’s will for His people. It is about meeting people’s needs through sound. Despite the challenges along the way, I have resolved that, with God’s help, I will continue to speak His heart to the world, sing of His goodness over the nation, and give all the glory to Jesus alone.

Oyo Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Suspect Nabbed Anthony Ufoh   The operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have rescued a kidnap victim, John Taiwo, from kidnappers and in the…

A Niger Delta group urges President Tinubu to issue an executive order on the 13% Derivation Fund to ensure it directly benefits oil-producing communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-delta-group-urges-tinubu-to-issue-executive-order-on-13-derivation-fund/

The Nigeria Data Center Market has predicted to reach $1.09 billion by 2031, rising at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24.99 per cent. The market was valued at $288 million in 2025, according to data the “Nigerian Data Center Market- Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031. The number of third-party data center facilities […]

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani approves 50 Christians for the Kaduna Christian pilgrimage, ending an 11-year ban and earning praise for this inclusive decision. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-ends-11-year-ban-approves-50-christians-for-pilgrimage/

Leadership across a continent as vast and diverse as Africa demands more than authority; it requires vision, resilience, and integrity. Recognising such qualities at scale requires credibility — earned over time. For more than a decade,

Youth leader Shafi Sambo confirms 37 miners died after suspected toxic gas exposure at an illegal mining site in Company Zurak, Wase LGA, Plateau state.

Gateway Mortgage Bank Limited, a wholly-owned bank by the Ogun State Government has been approved as one of the partner banks to access the Real Estate Investment Fund of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MREIF). The fund is aimed at addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit and expanding mortgage access for homebuyers. The Acting Managing Director of […] Gateway Mortgage Bank Limited secures ₦2.2bn MOFI fund to boost home ownership

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has responded to remarks made by Sunday Dare, an aide to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, regarding the legal cases of IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and self-determination activist Sunday Igboho. The post IPOB responds to comments comparing Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho appeared first on Vanguard News.

Join 3AG Global’s free study abroad fair in Feb. 2026. Meet reps from UK, Canada, & Australian universities to discuss admissions, scholarships, & visas. Read More: https://punchng.com/planning-to-study-abroad-requires-more-than-filling-out-applications-it-requires-clarity-timing-and-access-to-the-right-information/

No fewer than 30 miners have reportedly died, while 25 others were hospitalised following a suspected carbon monoxide exposure at a mining site in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State on Wednesday. Eyewitnesses said the victims, mostly young men between the ages of 20 and 35, suddenly collapsed while carrying out routine underground mining [...]

The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) on Wednesday rejected allegations by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that power generation companies are engaged in “institutionalised extortion” and benefiting from a…

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has called for strategic diversification of Ghana’s economy, noting that cocoa alone can no longer shoulder the country’s economic ambitions. According to the Asantehene, cocoa has long been the backbone of Ghana’s economy, symbolising discipline, sacrifice, and resilience. “It has educated our children, built our communities, sustained rural livelihoods, […]

The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal government has announced the opening of an application portal for a fresh recruitment across the country.

Says Aspirants’ Supporters Caused Secretariat Fracas Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Tuesday denied allegations that he sponsored thugs to disrupt a stakeholders’ meeting at the state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Akure. OSUN DEFENDER reports that some armed men had reportedly invaded the party secretariat during a pre-ward congress meeting presided over […] The post Ondo APC Crisis: Aiyedatiwa Denies Involvement In Attack On Party Chairman, Others appeared first on OsunDefender.

Students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), on Tuesday, staged a protest at the institution’s main gate in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, over the relocation of the Department of Anatomy and Physiology from the College of Health Sciences to the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences. The aggrieved students, in their hundreds, chanted solidarity […]

The Catholic Bishops of Ghana have expressed concern following the release of an undercover documentary by JoyNews' titled "A Tax for Galamsey", which uncovered disturbing evidence of a parallel taxation system operating within the Amansie Central District.

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has announced that the sexual assault allegation involving a TikTok content creator, Mirabel, popularly known as @mirab351, has been handed over to authorities in Ogun State for further investigation. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the agency disclosed that it had reached out to a close associate [...]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that any attempt to buy or sell votes during the upcoming 2026 FCT Area Council Elections will be met with strict enforcement, tasking anti-graft agencies with on-the-spot arrests. The post INEC cracks down on vote buying ahead of FCT 2026 elections appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria is working on measures broader policy strategy to reduce oil dependence through mining development. According to data, Nigeria’s subsoil contains $700 billion in mineral reserves. To achieve this government has signed agreement with Africa Finance Corporation and Xcalibur Smart Mapping to collect geological data which was followed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with […]

‎She added that the period also allows for spiritual and personal rebirth, that should reflect positively on the fortunes of the country. 

The Security Adviser to Gov. Mai Mala Buni, Retired Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdussalam disclosed this after the monthly security meeting on Wednesday in Damaturu. The post Ramadan: Yobe tightens security, relaxes curfew appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Ogun State Government has cautioned residents against indiscriminate roadside trading, describing the practice as dangerous and a major contributor to avoidable accidents. The warning followed a recent crash at the tollgate area of Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, which claimed several lives and led to the destruction of property. Speaking during an on-the-spot […] Ogun Govt warns residents against roadside trading after fatal Ota accident

A former INEC commissioner warns the new Electoral Act in Nigeria is a recipe for chaos, urging President Tinubu to withhold assent to protect democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/electoral-act-could-cause-chaos-dont-sign-it-ex-inec-commissioner-urges-tinubu/

Anambra Police Detains Kidnap Suspect The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested Ifeanyi Ekemezie, a 32-year-old man, in Isuaniocha, Awka North LGA. He is the second suspect…

The comptroller general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has projected revenue collections of about N9 trillion for the Service in 2026, as the agency intensifies trade facilitation reforms and expands the deployment of technology to curb cargo diversion and revenue leakages. Adeniyi, who disclosed this in a chat with journalists, […]

Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer has denied claims that she “snatched” her husband, Olakunle Churchill, from fellow actress Tonto Dikeh, describing the rumours as entirely false. In a video shared on her Instagram page, Meurer addressed persistent speculation that she was once friends with Dikeh and somehow contributed to her separation from Churchill. “I will like [...]

At least 30 miners were killed and 25 others hospitalised on Wednesday after inhaling carbon monoxide while working underground at a mining site in Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State. The post Over 30 miners die, 25 hospitalised in Wase carbon monoxide tragedy appeared first on Vanguard News.

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has extended heartfelt Ramadan greetings to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world, invoking the mercy, forgiveness, and guidance of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) upon the nation. In his message heralding the blessed month of Ramadan, Adebayo […]

Big Brother Naija star Neo Akpofure has issued a legal notice demanding a public retraction and apology over allegations of sexual assault made against him on social media. The post BBN star Neo Akpofure threatens legal action over rape allegation appeared first on Vanguard News.

In international relations, influence is not exercised only through policy decisions; it is projected through perception. Hosting significant continental gatherings contributes to what diplomats describe as soft power — the ability of a state to shape narratives and build trust through credibility.

A young man has raised serious questions ahead of FIFA’s ruling on the 2026 World Cup eligibility dispute between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has says the electronic transmission of election results does not fully guarantee free, fair and credible elections. He stated this on Wednesday during an interview on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television. He was reacting to the recent passage of the Electoral Act. It would be recalled […] The post E-Transmission Does Not Guarantee Free, Fair, Credible Elections – Shehu Sani appeared first on OsunDefender.

Oyo Police Defends Officers’ Actions In Oke Ogun Anthony Ufoh The Oyo  State Police Command have come out to defend the actions of its operatives in the Oke-Ogun area of…