Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has challenged Nigerians to show him any road constructed before President Bola Tinubu’s administration which has lasted for 10 years. Umahi gave this challenge on Thursday during a media briefing in Abuja. He said that was the reason President Tinubu has introduced reinforced concrete technology to address the issue. According […] Show me any road that has lasted 10 years in Nigeria – Umahi challenges citizens

Muyiwa Adekeye, Mr El-Rufai’s media aide, stated in a post on X that security agents approached the former governor immediately after he disembarked from his flight. The post Security agents attempt to arrest El-Rufai at Abuja airport – Aide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tension gripped Igwuruta Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State after suspected herders killed a youth leader and injured others, sparking protests and security measures. The post Rivers community in turmoil as suspected herders kill youth leader appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chief of Staff to Abia State Governor, Calab Ajagba has said that many Nigerians did not cast their votes during the previous elections because of rigging, intimidation and disputed election outcomes. The Chief of Staff said this in Umuahia during a two-day summit organized by Christian Citizenship International, Christian Association of Nigeria, Abia State […] Election rigging, intimidation increased voter apathy in Nigeria – Otti’s Chief of Staff

Chibuzor Emejor Senator Abubakar Kyari, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has underscored the need for strategic investment in youth and women in agriculture, as the…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected his daughter as his heir, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday. The post North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chooses 16-yr-old daughter as heir appeared first on Vanguard News.

“That is the situation we have found ourselves in now. We are working hard to raise the money. We are soliciting assistance from friends and relatives to raise the funds,” he said. The post Benue: Kidnappers demand N100m for abducted church worshippers appeared first on Vanguard News.

This arrest is part of the EFCC’s ongoing effort to enforce laws against mutilating the Naira. Recently, the

The Priests, religious and other faithfuls from the Catholic Dioceses of Wukari and Jalingo have staged a peaceful protest against the continued mass killings of peasant farmers in parts of Takum, Donga, and Ussa Local Government Areas of Taraba State and the seeming indifference of relevant authorities. The protest, which was held on Thursday in […]

Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, have publicly dedicated their newborn son in a church ceremony. The intimate but celebratory dedication took place over the weekend, attended by close family members and friends. A video cited by DAILY POST on social media showed the couple dancing joyfully toward […] 2Baba, wife Natasha celebrate child dedication

The warning came on Thursday in Lagos at the launch of a report titled New Smoke Trap: New and Emerging Nicotine and Tobacco Products, Youth Exposure and Policy Gaps in Nigeria, published by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA.

The policy think-tank of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), The Progressives Institute (TPI), has announced plans to conduct a three-year performance review of President Bola Tinubu, saying it is time to critically assess the gains of the administration’s multi-sectoral reforms. The post APC Think-Tank to review Tinubu’s three-year performance appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ahmad Tijjani KANO – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has defended her plan to distribute vehicles and other community assets in Kogi Central, unveiling a new structure aimed at ensuring transparency and…

Nigerians are experiencing a significant drop in electricity nationwide, which is expected to last for three days, from February 12 to 15, 2026. This comes as Seplat, a joint venture with Nigerian National Petroleum Company Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), commenced a scheduled routine maintenance exercise on its gas production facilities from February 12 to February […] Nigerians experiencing significant drop in electricity supply nationwide

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu approves early payment of February salaries and pensions for civil servants, easing financial strain ahead of Ramadan.

The Oyo State government, under Gov. Seyi Makinde, has completed 316 micro-projects in 144 communities, improving education, healthcare, and water access. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-completed-316-projects-across-oyo-communities-official/

The institute noted that Mr Jeyifo's intellectual clarity and moral courage left an enduring imprint on colleagues and students alike. The post African studies institute mourns scholar, pioneer ASUU president Biodun Jeyifo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Legal Counsel to former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the attempted arrest of its client upon his return to Nigeria from Cairo in Egypt. Ubong Esop Akpan of the Ubong Akpan Chambers threatened legal actions against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over attempt to arrest El-Rufai. In a statement it […] We’ll take legal action – El-Rufai’s lawyers threaten EFCC over attempted arrest

A federal judge in Florida on Thursday set a February 2027 trial date for US President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The post Judge sets Feb 2027 date for Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against BBC appeared first on Vanguard News.

A deadly attack by illegal miners in Zuzungi village, near Kataeregi in Bosso Local Government Area, Niger State, left one officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) dead and a patrol vehicle destroyed on Thursday. The post Illegal miners kill NSCDC officer, set patrol vehicle ablaze in Niger State appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and renowned literary scholar, Professor Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo, who passed away on Wednesday. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu noted that the renowned literary scholar, critic, and […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the three Bus and Taxi Terminals constructed by the FCT Administration (FCTA) will begin operation once approved by the Federal The post FCT Bus Terminals awaiting FEC approval to begin operations – Wike   appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Caretaker Committee chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman has accused the immediate past Chairman, Julius Abure of breaking into the national secretariat of the party with thugs…

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has described the award presented to him by LEADERSHIP Newspaper as further evidence that democracy is thriving in Nigeria. Uzodimma said the recognition demonstrates that public officials are continually being evaluated, underscoring the need for leaders to remain accountable and uphold high standards. He made the remarks on Thursday at […]

The N873.78bn requested for the 2027 elections is a large increase from the N313.4bn released for the 2023 general elections.

The Progressive Institute, an arm of the ruling All Progressives Congress, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding... The post Nigerians ignorant of long-term gains of Tinubu’s reforms — TPI appeared first on Tribune Online.

In his resignation letter shared on X, Mrinank Sharma told the firm he was leaving amid concerns about AI, bioweapons and the state of the wider world.

Chidi Ugwu The National Secretary to the Senior Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has said across the country’s political landscape, parties have become addicted to…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast an early onset of rains in several southern and North-Central states. The post 2026 climate outlook: NiMet predicts longer rainy season in Lagos, Ogun, others appeared first on Vanguard News.

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The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said that criminal elements are destroying the fences protecting the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. Umahi made this statement on Thursday during a media brief in Abuja. According to him, the flooding of the road is also due to underground channels that were blocked by refuse. “We thank the people […] Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Criminals vandalizing equipment – Umahi

As of June 2025, Kenya’s public debt stood at Sh11.8 trillion, or 67.8 percent of GDP, with domestic debt at Sh6.3 trillion and external debt at Sh5.5 trillion.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja is currently hearing appeals challenging the legality of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025—a ruling that could determine the validity of the party’s current national leadership. The post Abdulrahman-led PDP leadership appears before Appeal Court over convention challenge appeared first on Vanguard News.

A teenage Heelys rider was tragically crushed to death by a cement trailer in Jos North, Plateau State, after holding onto the moving vehicle. Read More: https://punchng.com/trailer-crushes-heelys-rider-to-death-in-plateau/

The Gaming Networks’ (Bet9ja), has responded to the claims by the Enugu State Government which led to the shut down of its operations in the State. It could be recalled that days ago, the Enugu State government had hinged its action on license revalidation, outstanding fees, and other statutory obligations. However, in a statement made […] Bet9ja not owing Enugu govt any legitimate fees, levies, taxes – MD reacts to shutdown of operations

Michael David Prof. Mohammed Tanko, the Vice Chancellor of Mewar International University said that the high rate of unemployment in the Northern region has posed recurring security challenging bedeviling the…