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By Peter Duru & Golok Nanmwa No fewer than 27 persons have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Benue and Plateau states, following fresh assaults by suspected armed groups that have left residents mourning and demanding urgent government intervention. In Benue S...
The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of notorious bandit commander Kachalla Sani Yellow in Anka Local Government Area, but says it did not carry out the operation, leaving conflicting accounts over the circumstances surrounding his death unresolved. The post...
A notorious bandit commander, identified as Kachalla Sani Yellow, has been killed in Zamfara State by local hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force. The bandit kingpin was reportedly killed in Anka Local Government Area of the state after a gun battle between the vig...
…Youths protest at Och’Idoma’s palace, block roads with corpses, demand action By Peter Duru, Makurdi At least 18 persons have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, following fresh incursions by suspected armed herdsm...
They said that the policy would reduce vehicle prices, lower business costs and benefit buyers, but noted that its overall impact would depend on other economic factors, including exchange rates. The post Car dealers express mixed reactions over lower vehicle import duties appear...
Enehe said the new tax regime expressly prohibited unauthorised revenue collection on highways carried out under the guise of taxation. The post Kogi bans roadside revenue collection, haulage fees appeared first on Vanguard News.
Kasim Sumaina in Abuja A National security and governance expert from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, Dr Folahanmi Aina, has sought for integrated and gender-responsive
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, has approved the promotion of 34 academic staff to professorial ranks. The approval was granted under the leadership of the Council Chairman, Distinguished Senator Dr Olanrewaju...
Nehemiah Danjuma has etched his name in Nigeria's legal history after being called to the Bar, becoming the first deaf lawyer from Northern Nigeria. The post 5 things to know about Nehemiah Danjuma, Nigeria’s deaf lawyer called to bar appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan, former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, former Senate Leader Victor Ndoma-Egba, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Senator Ita Enang, and Director-General of the National Institute for Legislat...
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced the successful upload of all 471 candidates of the party for the 2027 general elections, saying the party’s attention now shifts to mobilisation and p...
By John Alechenu ABUJA — Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has alleged that former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, declined a proposed public debate because he was unable to defend his record in office. Umahi, in a statement issued by his media aide, Francis Nwaze, o...
Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh emphasizes the importance of Public-Private Partnerships in tackling West Africa's infrastructure challenges. He calls on countries in the region to adopt this strategy for better development outcomes.
Every institutional framework has a history, even when it introduces something new. Ideas rarely emerge in complete isolation; they arise from deep, structural conversations that began long before us, evolving across generations as societies confront new realities, systemic sh...
"Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing," CENTCOM, which oversees US forces in the Middle East, said on X. The post US Military Says ‘Traffic Is Flowing’ In Strait Of Hormuz appeared first on Channels Television.
Nigeria boasts the largest fleet of private jets in Africa, according to Minister Festus Keyamo. This presents a significant opportunity for partnerships with global aircraft manufacturers.
Senator Barau Jibrin has lauded President Bola Tinubu's initiative to establish State Police as a strategic move to enhance Nigeria's security framework. He believes this approach will effectively address the ongoing insecurity challenges in the country.
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) and the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening
South Africa has agreed to extradite a man suspected of murdering his wife and two daughters in the UK. The decision was announced by South Africa's justice minister, allowing the suspect to face trial in Britain.
Rep. Abdulrazak Namdas has praised President Bola Tinubu for renominating Senator Kashim Shettima as the APC vice-presidential candidate. He believes this decision reflects stability within the party.
Senator Plang praised President Tinubu's re-nomination of Shettima, highlighting it as a sign of strength and consistency. He emphasized the importance of Senate committees reviewing agencies for legal compliance.
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, stated that President Bola Tinubu's presence is not necessary for budget implementation clarifications. He emphasized that the National Assembly has the constitutional authority to oversee government spending and ensure accountability.
“The decision to extend was based on an appeal by the Inter-Party Advisory Council, on behalf of political parties who were unable to upload the names and personal particulars of their candidates within the scheduled timeline,” the statement said. The post INEC extends deadli...
Oyedepo has urged his congregants to obtain their PVCs in preparation for the upcoming 2027 elections. He emphasized that participating in elections is a civic responsibility that shapes the nation's future.
The Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s quest to establish State Police
The Federal Government has announced penalties for procurement fraud during a meeting with Permanent Secretaries. This initiative aims to strengthen accountability in budget execution.
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim , has called for a bold global debt-for-education swap initiative to enable developing countries invest more in education without undermining
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, on Sunday urged African leaders to create an enabling
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Global oil demand is now forecast to decline by 1.0 million barrels per day (mbpd) in 2026, compared with the previous estimate of 1.1 mbpd, the
Atiku Abubakar has urged President Tinubu to reverse the recent increases in WAEC and NECO fees to prevent a rise in out-of-school youth. He also called for an urgent dialogue on sustainable financing for public education.