A State House of Assembly aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Mubarak Musa Dantori, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared support for the governorship ambition of Professor Isa Ali Pantami ahead of the 2027 elections in Gombe State. Dantori announced his defection in a letter addressed […]

By Tolulope Olusola Nigeria’s airtime credit and data advance market, once a largely unnoticed segment of the telecommunications ecosystem, has suddenly become one of the country’s most contested regulatory battlegrounds. What began in April as an attempt by the Federal The post Why Regulatory Certainty Matters More Than Ever for Nigeria’s Digital Economy appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Following continuous insecurity in the state, the Kaduna State Police Command said it has arrested five persons who served as informant linked to kidnapping syndicate in the state. It said investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly provided information and logistics support to the kidnappers. In a statement on Saturday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, […] Police arrest suspected bandits’ informant, rescue three kidnapped victims in Kaduna

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has arrested a wanted alleged notorious supplier of logistics and ammunition to bandits, kidnappers and terrorists. The post FCT Police nab suspect for allegedly supplying ammunition to terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.

As global attention intensifies on climate change during World Environment Day 2026, British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) has said it is deepening its climate action agenda, reporting a 100 per cent transition from diesel to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across The post Firm deepens climate action, reports 100% diesel-to-CNG transition appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified efforts toward the development of the Ibom Deep Seaport project, as part of its strategy to diversify the state’s oil-dependent economy through the emerging blue economy sector. Governor Umo Eno, according to the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Aniekan Umanah, has underscored the urgency of accelerating the implementation of […]

A co-defendant in the ongoing trial involving former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that he personally wrote and signed his statement to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after The post Dasuki Trial: Co-defendant admits writing EFCC statement voluntarily appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been arrested in Colorado, United States, following allegations of domestic violence and criminal mischief. The 28-year-old American football star was taken into custody by law enforcement officers on Thursday night. According to prison records, Cooper was booked into a detention facility at approximately 2:38 AM on Friday. While the […]

Gana said his decision was driven by Dr. Gwamna’s proven competence, deep understanding of governance, compassion for the people, and clear vision for sustainable development across all sectors of the state.

An environmental rights group, We The People (WTP), has called on the federal government and multinational oil companies operating in the Niger Delta to take urgent steps to end gas flaring in the region. The group also urged both government and oil firms to address what it described as the devastating health, environmental, and social […]

Denim is one of the few fabrics that never go out of style because they are both durable and fashionable. From the 90’s, Mum Jeans ‘ trousers, ripped shorts and even hats. It has become a statement for those who The post 4 must have denim pieces and how to style them  appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Toni Payne has expressed her delight after ending a nearly five-year goal drought for the Super Falcons, Prompt News Online reports. The Everton midfielder was among the scorers in the Super Falcons 2-1 over Senegal in a friendly at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Friday. Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria the [...]

The leadership of organised labour in Edo State has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing his record in education reform and workers’ welfare. The endorsement was declared during a solidarity visit by labour leaders led by the Chairman of the […]

The Muslim Community of Oyo State has dissociated itself from terrorists who reportedly demanded the implementation of Sharia law as part of the conditions for the release of teachers and pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The group described the demand as a distortion of Islamic teachings, stressing that […] The post Terrorists Don’t Represent Islam, Oyo Muslims React To Sharia Demand Over Abducted Pupils, Teachers appeared first on OsunDefender.

"You have now escalated the deliberate and discriminatory treatment against Iran's national football team to its highest level," the embassy added. The post Iran slams US ‘discriminatory treatment’ over World Cup visa refusals for staff appeared first on Vanguard News.

Air Peace has suspended a scheduled flight from Warri to Lagos following a bird strike involving one of its aircraft during landing at Osubi Airport in Delta State. The airline disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, explaining that the aircraft was immediately withdrawn from service for safety inspections after […] Air Peace cancels Warri-Lagos flight after bird strike incident

The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued three kidnap victims who were held for more than 40 days and arrested five suspected informants linked to a kidnapping syndicate operating in parts of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna. According to the statement, the […] Kaduna: Police rescue three kidnap victims after 40 days in captivity, arrest five

Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign if he cannot fix insecurity ravaging the country. Apostle Suleman made this call while addressing his congregation and speaking on Nigeria’s security challenges. According to him, the sponsors of terrorism are the real problem […] Resign if you can’t fix insecurity – Apostle Suleman tells Tinubu

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has raised a record $2 billion syndicated loan, underscoring strong global investor support for the corporation’s rapid buildout of integrated infrastructure and industrial platforms shaping Africa’s next phase of economic growth. The transaction was initially launched at $1.6 billion before being upsized to $2 billion. Participation from banks across Asia Pacific […]

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Kaduna State Police Command successfully rescued three kidnap victims after 40 days in captivity and arrested five suspected informants. Read more on the K Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-three-kidnap-victims-after-40-days-in-captivity/

The annual event, observed worldwide, is aimed at promoting environmental awareness and encouraging actions that safeguard natural resources for present and future generations. The post WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Lead Nigeria’s Digital Future, First Lady Oluremi Urges Girls appeared first on Channels Television.

Every day in Nigeria, somebody dies for no reason other than being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Bandits sweep into villages at dawn. Kidnappers block highways at noon. Terrorists strike under cover of darkness. In 2025 alone, violent conflicts claimed 4,654 lives and left 3,141 people abducted. The North-West recorded the highest [...]

The political deck has been reshuffled as the Peoples Redemption Party has thrown its weight behind former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, clearing him as its presidential flag bearer ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision did not come by happenstance. It followed the conclusion of the party’s primaries review process, which was handled by the Primaries […]

Two weeks after the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primary election in Benue State, the declared winner, Herman Hembe, is yet to receive his Certificate of Return, amid an ongoing review of the exercise by the party’s national leadership. The development follows petitions submitted by some aspirants who are demanding a fresh primary, alleging that […] 2027: ADC reviews Benue guber primary, withholds Hembe’s Certificate of Return

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Abayomi Hunye, has called for the cancellation of the party’s governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Ogun APC Aspirant Demands Cancellation of Governorship Primary appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Residents around the Nukkai Market axis in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, have expressed serious concern over what they described as a dangerous electrical hazard involving a low hanging power wire suspended at an unsafe height within a populated area where children regularly play. Eyewitnesses who spoke to DAILY POST on Saturday morning said […] Safety concerns mount in Jalingo over exposed electrical infrastructure

The United Nations (UN) has urged national governments to confront the structural inequities in external funding that undermine access to HIV services, close funding gaps and accelerate the expansion of HIV services in sustainable ways. In a new report, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a clear message that the world has made historic gains against […]

The long arm of the law has finally closed in on a kidnapping ring in Kaduna State, as police operatives rescued three abducted victims who endured over 40 harrowing days in captivity, while also nabbing five suspected informants believed to be the unseen hands feeding the criminal network. The Kaduna State Police Command, through its […]

The clearance of Duke and others was sequel to the conclusion of the review of the recently held primaries by the Primaries Appeal Committee and the subsequent approval of the committee’s report by the National Working Committee (NWC) of PRP.

A fresh legal storm has erupted within the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State as a House of Assembly aspirant, Mr. Innocent Ojike, dragged the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before the Federal High Court over the outcome of the Oyi Constituency primary election. Ojike, through his counsel, Reuben Atabo […]

Opta's supercomputer predicts a possible US vs Iran World Cup knockout match, sparking global debate amid rising political tensions and security concerns.

A video allegedly released by bandits holding former Nigerian Army spokesman, Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd), and his wife has surfaced online, showing the retired military officer and his spouse appealing to the Federal Government and the Katsina State Government to intervene for their release. In the video obtained by The News Chronicle on Saturday […]

A single policy document released by trade officials in the United States has begun to ripple through global markets, with a level of quiet tension that rarely accompanies early stage trade decisions, especially when it involves as many as 60 countries at once, including Nigeria. The language surrounding the announcement has triggered confusion, speculation, and […] The post Nigeria among 60 countries to be hit with fresh U.S sanctions – Reasons outlined appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

"Climate change is no longer only an environmental issue. It is a food security issue, a public health issue, a livelihood issue, and increasingly, a peace and security issue," CAPPA said.

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