Stakeholders warn that persistent gender gaps in finance, employment, and leadership are limiting Nigeria’s economic growth and call for targeted reforms to drive inclusive development. The post Experts call for gender-inclusive reforms to boost Nigeria’s economic growth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

  Gary Lineker has accused Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta of adopting Sir Alex Ferguson-style tactics in a bid to secure the Premier League title. The Gunners are strong favourites to end their long wait for league glory, holding a nine-point lead at the top with seven matches remaining. However, a recent Carabao Cup final defeat […]

Osun is on the verge of renewed violent religious conflict as the age-old animosity between religions in Nigeria, which was recently escalated by an act that many had labeled as a sacrilege or disrespectful, appears unending following a retaliation move attributed to traditional worshippers. Recall that a group of Christians, reportedly led by Pastor Odedoyin […] The post Osun Sacred Grove: Traditionalists storm Church to perform ritual after pastor’s invasion – Dog Beheaded on altar appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Former world No. 4 Caroline Garcia has revealed she is expecting her first child with husband Borja Durán. The French tennis star shared the news via a heartfelt Instagram post, captioned: “The family is growing.” Garcia and Durán began their relationship in 2023, got engaged in June 2024, and married in July 2025. The announcement […]

Osun State Police Commissioner, Ibrahim Gotan, on Monday disclosed that the command has arrested three Ilobu chiefs and 16 other persons connected to the attack on a police personnel deployed to the town to maintain law and order. The post Attack on Police: CP, Osun community differ over chiefs, others’ arrests appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been ruled out of Tuesday’s international friendly against Jordan after suffering a thigh injury in training. The Udinese shot-stopper will return to Italy for further treatment, according to team media officer Promise Efoghe. Head coach Éric Chelle must now choose between Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye to start in goal. […]

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a purported consensus list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, describing it as fake and misleading. The party’s spokesman in Oyo, Olawale Sadare, said the list currently circulating did not emanate from its leadership, urging the public, members and supporters to disregard […]

Ashiru conveyed his decision in a letter dated March 27, addressed to the ward chairman of Kudan Ward in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The post Former Kaduna PDP gov candidate Ashiru joins ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki, has assured that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will participate in the 2027 general elections following the successful conduct of its national convention. Saraki gave the assurance in a Facebook post on Monday, reiterating his confidence in the party’s future and determination to remain politically relevant. “It will not be […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commiserated with former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of his mother, Fatima Umma. The post Shettima visits El-Rufai over mother’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.

  US President Donald Trump has said his preferred course of action in Iran would be to seize the country’s oil, as the Islamic Republic continues its exchange of strikes with Israel and the United States. In an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday, Trump said he would rather take Iran’s oil — a […]

The Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Hayyatu Shafa, has said the command will prioritise tackling terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping in the state. Shafa made this known during his assumption of duty at the State Command headquarters on Monday. “The first duty of government is to maintain law and order so that the life, property, […] CP Shafa vows to confront banditry, restore peace in Sokoto

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that 12 persons were killed in Sunday night’s attack by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The confirmation was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, Alabo Alfred. The victims were identified as 10 men and two […]

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council, directing all commissioners to hand over to permanent secretaries on or before Friday, April 3, 2026. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani, who said the move is […]

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the deaths of two councillors and his Senior Special Assistant, SSA, in separate road incidents. The deceased are Hadiza Sabo Wara, councillor representing Wara Ward; Sahabi Alheri, councillor representing Birnin Yauri Ward of Ngaski Local Government Area; and Abubakar Sadiq, SSA to […] Gov Idris mourns as two councillors, SSA die in road accidents

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of lacking the leadership capacity to manage internal party crises. Wike made the remarks on Sunday while addressing delegates at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2026 National Convention held at the Moshood Abiola National […]

Popular media personality and reality star, Leo DaSilva, has opened up about surviving two separate attempts on his life through food poisoning, including a harrowing encounter as a seven-year-old child. DaSilva, who has become a prominent voice on social advocacy and public safety, took to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle to recount the traumatic […]

In another count, the court heard that the defendants also converted €36,020, being funds for the purchase and shipment of a DAF truck, box trailer and two tippers belonging to Rene Theodorous Johannes Brouwers of Brouwers USA Trucks and Parts.

The Naira depreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange on Monday, March 30, beginning the week on a negative note. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the local currency dipped to N1,383.58 on Monday, down from N1,380.5766 traded on Friday last week. This represents a drop of N3.00 compared to […] Dollar to Naira exchange rate Today, March 30, 2026: Local currency depreciates to begin week negatively

More than 75% of Premier League fans want VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to be removed, according to a survey by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA).

The minister of state for health and social welfare, Iziaq Salako, has warned that pandemics are unavoidable, urging countries to strengthen their readiness for swift and effective responses. Salako made the remark on Monday in Abuja at a public health symposium themed “Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Insights from China and Nigeria.” He cautioned […]

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has introduced fresh guidelines to regulate the conferment of honorary degrees in Nigerian universities, including a prohibition on recipients using the “Dr.” title. According to the commission, the new policy is designed to address what it described as the indiscriminate award of honorary degrees and to uphold the sanctity of […]

Operatives of the Department of Operations, Delta State Police Command, led by CP Oyeniyi Yemi, have arrested two suspected armed robbers along Ogbolu/Illah Road in Asaba. The suspects include thirty-two-year-old Mustapha Musa (M) and thirty-four-year-old Iyanosor Ogbizi (M). They were arrested on 29 March 2026 at about 0900hrs, DAILY POST can report. The police also […] Police arrest two suspected armed robbers in Delta, recover weapons

Her comments follow a deadly Sunday night attack in Jos, where gunmen opened fire on residents, leaving many dead. The post Natasha Demands Action From Defence Chief Over Plateau Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

Themed “Celebrating Resilience, Leadership, and Generosity” the award recognised 19 women who were selected from the six geo-political zones in trade, petty manufacturing, education, and agriculture. The post Zenith Bank and Ford Foundation honor unsung ‘sheroes’ with inaugural Woman of Power Award appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nollywood actor Zuby Michael has sparked reactions after calling on Christians in Jos, Plateau State, to flee the city. Michael made the call while reacting to the terrorist attack in the Angwan Rukuba area of the city on Sunday, where dozens of people were reportedly killed. On his Instagram page, he wrote, “Christians should leave […] Palm Sunday massacre: Reactions as actor Zuby Michael asks Christians to leave Jos

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has moved to dispel widespread misinformation over student welfare payments, firmly clarifying that the approved monthly upkeep allowance for beneficiaries remains N20,000, not N25,000 as being circulated in some quarters. The post NELFUND debunks N25,000 claim, insists student upkeep allowance remains N20,000 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Operatives of the Quick Response Squad, led by SP Collins Arrey, have stormed a cyber fraud hideout in Opete Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, and arrested thirty-four (34) suspects on the spot. The suspects were arrested on 28 March 2026, DAILY POST can report. The police also recovered 37 laptops, 1 […] Police storm cyber fraud hideout, arrest 34 suspects in Delta

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ibrahim Ida as the Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominated seven individuals to fill vacant commissioner positions at the National Population Commission (NPC). The appointments were disclosed in a statement on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the […] Tinubu appoints new CAC chairman, nominates seven NPC commissioners

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, cannot progress without a Supreme Court judgment. Maduabuchi made this statement on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television. He said that the Court of Appeal backed the expulsion of members of the Pro-Wike faction. The senior […] Internal crisis: PDP cannot progress without Supreme Court judgment – Lawyer Maduabuchi

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mohammed Jamo, has said he would work towards bringing former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, back into the ruling party if given the opportunity. Jamo, who serves as the National Ex-Officio of the APC, made the remark on Monday while speaking on Politics Today, a programme […] 2027: I’ll bring back Kwankwaso to APC if I have my way – Mohammed Jamo

The 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna State, Isa Ashiru, has formally resigned his membership from the party. Ashiru tendered his resignation in a letter dated March 27 and addressed to the ward chairman of Kudan Ward in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In the letter, a copy of […] The post Ex-Kaduna PDP Gov Candidate Dumps Party, Joins ADC appeared first on OsunDefender.

The 26-year-old had featured in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Iran last Friday, putting in a solid performance between the sticks.

By Dayo Johnson Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has sacked all his political aides. A terse statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary Ebenezer Adeniyan in Akure, said the sack was to enhance efficiency and deepen service delivery. Adeniyan’s statement reads “In the ongoing drive to enhance efficiency and deepen service delivery, Ondo State […] The post Breaking: Aiyedatiwa sacks all SSAs, SAs, to appoint 1000 new aides appeared first on Vanguard News.

Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu emerged as National Chairman and Secretary, respectively, at the PDP convention in Abuja on Sunday. The post Abuja PDP Convention Only Exercise Known To Law — Austin Nwachukwu appeared first on Channels Television.

March 30, (THEWILL) — United States President, Donald Trump, on Monday, signalled a dual-track approach to the ongoing tensions with Iran, expressing cautious optimism over possible ceasefire negotiations while issuing stern warnings of expanded military action if talks collapse. Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform, said Washington was engaged in what he […] The post Diplomacy Or Danger: Trump Opens Door For Ceasefire, Threatens To Bomb Key Iranian Assets appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.