Bauchi State chief judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, has released 14 awaiting-trial inmates at the Jama’are Correctional Centre and Bauchi Custodial Centre who have spent more than three years, or about five years. Justice Rabi Umar, head of the Committee of Justice Administration, released the persons during the committee’s case review of the inmates that […]

A 27-year-old man, Yusuf Abdullahi, has been arrested for allegedly posing as a Nigerian Air Force officer and defrauding traders across several major markets in Lagos over a three-year period. Investigators said Abdullahi operated by dressing in military camouflage to convince unsuspecting traders of his authenticity. He reportedly collected goods from them while presenting fake [...]

Mourinho cannot sit in the dug-out for the play-off second leg after being sent off during his team's 1-0 first-leg defeat in Lisbon last week. The post Mourinho’s Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row appeared first on Vanguard News.

A lady took to social media to celebrate after finally securing admission following 6 years of studying for JAMB, sharing screenshots of the course she was offered.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of promoting cultism and criminal activities in the state, even as his administration continues its intensified crackdown on violent confraternities.

No fewer than five persons have been confirmed dead, while 20 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a tragic road accident along the Lapai–Agaie Road in Niger State. The fatal crash occurred in the early hours of Monday at Nami village in Agaie Local Government Area. The accident involved a trailer reportedly transporting about […]

Mikel Obi criticised Jose Mourinho's remarks on Vinicius Jr's racism row as UEFA investigates Gianluca Prestianni's alleged abuse during a Champions League match.

The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of plenary from Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to Thursday, March 5, 2026. The decision was conveyed in a statement on Monday, issued by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana. Ogunlana attributed the shift to the need for committees to conclude ongoing budget defence sessions. The statement […]

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has inspected the ongoing remodelling of the Sardauna Memorial Stadium in Gusau and expressed his satisfaction with the quality and pace of work. He said the project reflected his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure renewal in the state. The governor was accompanied by the permanent secretary, Ministry of Works and […]

Kaduna State government has resolved its dispute with the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kaduna State Chapter.The development will lead to the immediate suspension of the union’s one-week strike and resumption of judicial activities in the state. In a statement, the commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, said a high-level government delegation met with […]

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has linked the surge in the capital market to ongoing fiscal reforms aimed at strengthening investor confidence and stabilising the economy. Speaking at the 3rd PUU Capital Market Colloquium on Monday in Abuja, Oyedele described the ongoing reforms as one of the […]

Dr. Mo, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the recently concluded Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election, has paid a condolence visit to the family of Musa Abubakar, an ADC party agent who died during the election at the Gwagwa polling unit. Speaking at a press briefing after the polls, Dr. Mo said Abubakar [...]

Much of today’s global conversation is shaped by new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and social media, and by the impact of these forces on democracy, peace, security, geopolitics, integration, and economic development.

Richmond Rockson, Spokesperson and Head of Communications for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, says the most recent power outages experienced in parts of Ghana were due to localised technical issues and are not indicative of a nationwide crisis. In a statement on social media platform X, Mr Rockson, who regularly represents the ministry on national energy matters, said engineers resolved a major feeder fault at about 1:00 a.m. that had affected supply to Lakeside and surrounding areas in Accra.

Three persons have lost their lives following a violent clash between rival cult groups in Igbogene area of Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, threw residents into panic as sporadic gunshots echoed across parts of the community. Although the identities of the victims had yet to be confirmed [...]

West African lawmakers have intensified efforts for the effective implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to add value to the commodities of the member-states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its quest for industrialisation and global competitiveness. This was the thrust of the First Seminar and First […]

Senator representing Ondo Southern Senatorial District and Ambassador-designate, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, has been described as a blessing to this generation. Bamidele Omosehin, a prominent House of Representatives hopeful, made this…

The family of a Lagos resident, Osas Azenabor, has expressed frustration over what it described as the persistent silence of the Lagos State Police Command regarding his whereabouts, 15 months after he was allegedly taken into custody. The family said repeated attempts to obtain information from the police have yielded no result since his arrest [...]

Concerns rise after aide Muyiwa Adekeye alleges that Nasir El-Rufai had a nosebleed and his wife was prevented from handing him food in detention.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, has undertook a late night emergency visit to Lagos following the fire incident at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). LEADERSHIP reports the fire incident on Monday evening had caused pandemonium at the Nigeria’s busiest airport. Taking his verified social media handles […]

There is something we have refused to confront honestly for years. We see it every day. We step over it on our way to work. We shake our heads and move on. Young boys roam the streets from dawn to night, bowls in their hands, dust on their feet, hunger in their eyes. We call […]

Social media celebrity Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha, who is on trial for an alleged N6 billion money laundering case, has filed a notice of appeal against the ruling by Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, which dismissed his no-case submission. Mompha’s lawyer, Kolawole Salami, yesterday told the judge that […]

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has yet to reply to a bail application filed on behalf of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, his media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, disclosed on Monday. El-Rufai had honoured an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on February 16, after which he was detained. [...]

The European Union (EU), in partnership with the government of Nigeria, is set to host one of country’s most anticipated science and innovation events in Lagos State today. The Nigeria-EU Science and Innovation Day, themed “Making Science Together”, will bring together researchers, innovators, policymakers, investors, and creative thinkers to explore how Nigeria and Europe can […]

The Federal Government has assured investors in Nigeria’s mining sector that their assets will be fully protected, as part of efforts to attract more investment into the industry. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, gave the assurance during a recent engagement with stakeholders, stating that the government is committed to safeguarding investments and […] FG assures mining investors of asset protection

On a freezing Christmas Eve, as the prairie wind howled across the Canada–U.S. border, two young Ghanaians stepped into the darkness wearing hope instead of winter gear. With every step through the snow, their bodies weakened, but their desperation to live grew stronger. By dawn, survival would cost them their fingers, but not their faith […]

Bank78 MFB has officially commenced operations in Nigeria, promising secure, seamless digital banking while bridging the gap between fintech innovation.

Benue State government has revealed that pregnant women who were abducted and turned into bandits’ cooks are among 400 repentant local bandits willing to be rehabilitated and reintegrated into society. Recall that there was an uproar in Benue State recently over the proposed rehabilitation centre for bandits, as some residents questioned the state government’s motives […]

Singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has emerged as the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria. The streaming giant recently released the list of the top 5 most-streamed artists of all time in Nigeria to mark the 5th anniversary of its operation in the country. Asake topped the list, followed by Wizkid […] Asake emerges as most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria

Traders in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State have again suffered heavy losses following a fire outbreak that razed the Fika Main Market on Monday, destroying shops and goods worth millions of naira. The blaze, which reportedly started in the early hours of the day, engulfed large sections of the market, leaving several business [...]

Victor Osimhen has returned to full training with Galatasaray after an injury scare ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League second-leg clash against Juventus.

Justice Joy Unwana and her driver, Idorenyin Ekanem, were kidnapped on December 18, 2023, along the Okobo Esuk Inwang–Ndon Ebom Road. The post Court Jails Man For Life Over Abduction Of Judge In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Channels Television.

It’s not a rare thing to see the founder of Facebook ducking and weaving before the irate comments of Congress as he explains, for yet another time, why his network does not harm, has no intention to harm and, if harm arose, it was unforeseen and unintended.  This dance of mendacity has been going on […]

Musa said Nigeria’s security environment remained fluid and increasingly complex, making periodic review of existing defence frameworks imperative. The post Security: FG reinforces border security, reviews defence policy appeared first on Vanguard News.

A coalition of women and youth groups have held a solidarity rally in Minna, Niger State to formally declare support for the senatorial ambition of Alhaji Mohammed Ndarani (SAN) for Niger South in the 2027 general elections. The event held at the UK Bello Theatre in Minna attracted participants from all the local government areas […]

Suspected bandits on Saturday evening shot dead a commercial driver and whisked away eight passengers at Sabon-Kuruti junction in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack, which occurred around 4:12 p.m., was said to have targeted a vehicle travelling from Hayin-Dam to Katari. A source familiar with the incident said the assailants [...]