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Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has urged his successor, Hope Uzodimma, and his aides to stop criticising judges over a recent judgment that upheld his claim to the All
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has reportedly deactivated his Instagram account following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. The 25-year-old was sent off after colliding with De
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DGSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi has set free and approved an initial payment of N20 million to four suspects, out of which, each suspect is to receive five million Naira as compensation after being cleared of alleged membership of the proscribed Indigenous People ...
….As UniJos wins campus debate finale By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has explained why youths now make up 29.79 per cent of the voters’ register being prepared for the 2027 general election, down from 39.65 per cent in the 2023 register. Chairman of the commission ...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) says the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project will begin delivering gas to Abuja for power generation before the end of 2026. The Group
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has commenced an assessment of Nigeria’s preparedness against the Ebola Virus Disease, as the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) called for dedicated emergency funding, medical equipment and improved healthcare facilities in custodial centres to prevent a possible outbreak. The Controller-General of Corrections ...
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a suspected counterfeit dollar printing operation in Odigbo Local Government Area, arresting one suspect and recovering three bags of suspected fake United States dollar notes. The operation followed an investigation into an alleged $6,000 currency fraud involving a businessman ...
By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said the country’s exports increased by more than 25 per cent in the last two years, attributing the growth to Federal Government reforms and improved collaboration with port operators. The Managing Director of NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this while speaking ...
The Draft National Automotive Industry Bill 2026 represents a decisive legislative transformation repealing the 2014 Act and establishing the National Automotive Development Council, with this proposed legislation transitioning the Council
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, says it arrested 301 suspected kidnappers and other criminals between August and October 2026. The State Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading 15 suspects, including those allegedly involved in the abduction of a poultry farmer, Afolabi ...
Two prominent indigenes of Ogun State have donated a newly built duplex, worth millions of naira, as an office for the campaign of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi,
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, whom the court recently declared the authentic candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 senatorial election in Imo West, has warned his successor, Governor Hope Uzodimma, to stop what he described as unwarranted attacks ...
…Union seeks NEC approval to resume suspended action over CATA, outstanding payments By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University (GSU) branch, has rejected the salary arrears paid by the university management under the new salary structure, describing the amount as inadequate and below ...
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki A group of supporters of President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday staged solidarity marches across parts of Ebonyi State, ahead of the 2027 presidential election, in what organisers described as a response to alleged anti-Tinubu protests. The protesters, estimated by the organisers at about 20,000, marched through ...
By Udeme Akpan Power sector experts have called for increased investment in renewable energy and microgrids to complement the national grid and address Nigeria’s persistent electricity supply challenges. They made the call in separate interviews with Vanguard on the sidelines of the recently concluded Nigeria Energy Summit at Landmark, Lagos ...
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Government says clashes between farmers and herders have reduced significantly following the demarcation of 1,270 kilometres of cattle routes across the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr Danjuma Mahmoud, disclosed this on Tuesday while outlining the achievements of the ministry. He ...
President of Globe Legislators International, Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term in office has become a matter of national priority, stressing that all
The Acting Comptroller of the unit, Oladapo Afeni, at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos said the seizures included 5,986 parcels of cannabis sativa and indica, weighing 3,407.83 kilogrammes.
… As Camp faces setback amid rift By Henry Umoru ABUJA- AS Campaigns have begun ahead of 2027 general elections, the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has warned the Nigeria Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council and the Obidient Movement not to cause friction in the camp of the NDC Presidential candidate, Peter ...
By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), on Tuesday welcomed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Richard Pheelangwah, back to office following the lifting of his suspension and his reinstatement by the Federal Government. Musa expressed confidence in maintaining a cordial working relationship with ...
…seeks stakeholders’ input for 2027 budget, promises completion of projects, policy continuity Governor Dapo Abiodun, has said the planned $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and the proposed $10 billion
Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has stirred debates on social media after revealing his commitment to paying tithes. Speaking in a interview with Rasheedat Ajibade on the Rash4Christ podcast, Ighalo explained his tithing journey began in 2005 when he earned his first salary of ₦15,000 at age 16. He ...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted the leadership of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) at Lagos House, Marina, on Tuesday. The delegation was led by the
The EFCC has uncovered an illegal oil business in Ogun State, but the people behind the operation were nowhere to be found when officers arrived.
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Police Command has arrested 103 suspected criminals in connection to combat substance abuse, violence, thuggery and other social vices. The arrests were carried out in Maiduguri metropolis between the months of October 29 to November 2nd, 2026, with support from its Rapid Response ...
State officials who run US elections are braced for possible intervention by President Donald Trump’s administration in Tuesday’s midterms – fearing federal authorities could disrupt voting, challenge ballot counts or try to block unfavorable results. Trump, whose Republicans face an uphill battle to keep control of Congress, has repeatedly questioned ...
James Sowole in Abeokuta Indigenes of Ogun State have restated their resolve to protect their heritage and ensure that the ‘Ogun for Ogun’ mandate of prominent stakeholders in the state is actualised in the 2027 governorship election in the state. They made this pledge in their separate remarks during the ...
…seek ten votes per woman Wife of All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Mrs Temitope Adeola, First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, former Speaker of
Malta has officially announced the minimum age applicants must attain to qualify for its 10-year passport, clarifying eligibility rules for affected people.
Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has issued a fresh 'prophetic warning' to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. Legit.ng has the details.
…distances itself from candidate, warns members against promoting his candidature By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has suspended all presidential campaign activities by its 2027 candidate, Moses Adebisi, pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings against him and ongoing criminal investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes ...
* CNA says 28 state Assemblies complete approval Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The National Assembly has begun administrative processes to transmit the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police to President Bola Tinubu for assent, following its approval by 28 state Houses of Assembly. The development marks a ...
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra state has dropped a major revelation about Peter Obi's wife and his son. This came days after public dispute between them.
The Federal Government has secured 2,512 convictions in terrorism-related trials since the exercise began in 2017, including 791 in the latest phase. The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism
WhatsApp smart text actions recognise phone numbers, emails, dates and locations, offering on-device shortcuts for calls, maps and calendar events for users.
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa A fresh crude oil spill has polluted the shoreline of Egweama community on Cape Formosa Island in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, disrupting fishing activities and leaving residents stranded. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, was documented in a field report ...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Kebbi State Government has said it is ready to implement a ₦70,000 transport allowance for workers in the state to cushion the high transport fares occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy. The State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, disclosed this on Tuesday during an ...
… Deploys 8,809 ward champions, 774 LGA coordinators … INEC backs women’s electoral participation The Pan African Women Projects (PAWP) has launched a nationwide campaign to mobilise 20 million women
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The House of Representatives has declared that it will investigate the management of emergency health funds, inter-agency coordination and the preparedness of state governments following the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria. The Speaker, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, stated this on ...
By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — Federal appointments secured by Rivers indigenes and infrastructure projects executed by the Federal Government are expected to feature prominently at the campaign rally for President Bola Tinubu in Port Harcourt on Saturday, November 7. The rally, scheduled to hold at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium ...
On the domestic market, Ojulari said the fuel subsidy removal had been accompanied by a major Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) programme, with over 400 CNG conversion centres established and more than 1,000 trucks that move petroleum products now running on CNG.
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan No fewer than 2,000 residents of Iseyin and other communities across the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State are expected to benefit from a four-day free medical outreach organised under the auspices of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation. The Founder of the Foundation, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, while ...
A suspected fake dollar business has been uncovered in Ondo State, leaving one person in police custody and others on the run.
A disagreement over leadership, political affiliations and grassroots mobilisation appears to be deepening between the OK and the Obidient Movements ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Coordinator of the
Atiku Abubakar alleges that the SSS leadership is recruiting protesters to disrupt Wednesday's ADC campaign launch in Sokoto, as his campaign faults the state government's decision to seal the party's office.
The Wikimedia User Group Nigeria, Anambra Network recently marked its fourth anniversary with Distinguished Knowledge and Literacy Award of excellence on some distinguished Nigerians handling sensitive Unions and Agencies in Anambra dtate including the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu PhD JP and ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in the Ogere area of Ogun State and traced the sludge oil discovered at the facility to Delta and Rivers states.
…Former minister mobilises supporters for APC in Oyo, dumps PDP/APM alliance By Adeola Badru Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Oloye Jumoke Akinjide, has announced her return to active politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives ...
Ogbomoso South Local Government Area of Oyo State has been hit by a wave of resignations, with five political appointees, including the Chief of Staff to the council chairman and
Abia State has been selected as the most suitable location to host a proposed stroke and neurovascular centre following the state’s participation in the 2026 Sweden-Africa Neurosurgery Symposium held in
Nigeria has secured three spots on the 2026 CAF Women Awards shortlist, putting the spotlight on some promising female football stars.
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the leadership of the Department of State Services, DSS, of recruiting protesters to create disorder in Sokoto and provide a pretext for imposing a curfew to stop the party’s ...
Nollywood icon and veteran actress, Sola Sobowale has launched a residential facility for aged citizens in Ibadan. The commissioning ceremony held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 with dignitaries like the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde in attendance. The event was streamed live on the actess’ Instagram page. The facility, Joseph ...
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — Two victims of the abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have testified for the prosecution in the ongoing trial of three men accused of involvement in the kidnapping. The victims, identified in court only as Miss A and Miss ...
The Cross River State chapter of the Renewed Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) has urged Nigerians, particularly Cross Riverians, to remain confident in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that the Renewed Hope Agenda is delivering on its promise of national development. The group also commended the Cross River State Government ...
Prophet Malachy Nwedo’s viral warning to Nigerians without PVC ahead of the 2027 elections, and his message to Enugu’s governor over Peter Obi, sparks debate.
*Concludes 11th phase of mass terrorism trials with 791 convictions Linus Aleke in Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a total of 2,512 convictions in terrorism-related cases over nine years, following the conclusion of the 11th phase of terrorism trials at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The National ...
….Ningi, Yahaya Abdullahi fault drafting, omnibus nature, non-circulation By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Tuesday stepped down the proposed Agricultural Revolution Bill, 2026, following a heated debate over its drafting, scope and failure to circulate printed copies to senators. The bill, sponsored by the Deputy President of the ...
The UK, US, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Germany have published passport fees, showing how much eligible applicants pay to obtain 10-year passports in the five countries.
Pearl Hostel, which provides accommodation for undergraduate students of Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), has recorded a current yield of 28.36%, the highest among the five properties held by UPDC Real Estate Investment Trust (UPDC REIT).
By Adegboyega Adeleye Cristiano Ronaldo Jnr. has received his first call-up to Portugal’s Under-17 team, raising the possibility of meeting his father, Cristiano Ronaldo, at the national team’s training base during the November international window. According to ESPN, the 16-year-old Al Nassr academy forward has been named in Filipe Ramos’ ...
Ballot machines malfunctioned Tuesday in a New York county that will help decide a closely contested House of Representatives race, though officials said votes for the US midterm elections are still being counted. Read Also: Trump cites immigration, Iran, tariffs in election day pitch The Westchester County Board of Elections ...
The counsel pleaded to the court to make Murtala leave the house since they were not married so as to avoid anything bad from happening.
…Judge to rule on application Nov 9 The Department of State Services (DSS) has accused African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore of trying to delay his trial over
By Jeff Agbodo Ahead of the 2027 general elections, thousands of supporters of President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday staged solidarity marches across Ebonyi State, declaring support for his re-election and that of Governor Francis Nwifuru. The protesters, under the aegis of Ebonyi United Forum, were mobilised to counter what they ...
…Survey records 17-point rise in public support since 2024 By Folarin Kehinde A new international survey has revealed that 89 per cent of Nigerian adults support measures to reduce methane emissions, highlighting growing public demand for urgent action to address climate change and environmental pollution. The figure represents a 17 ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has given Cross River residents fresh reasons to look towards 2027, linking major development projects to another election victory for the APC.
The 2026 best-graduating student at Redeemer’s University shared how she achieved a 5.0 CGPA at 19. She also shared the challenges she faced as an undergraduate.
People with blood group B, whether positive or negative, may have a 28 per cent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes...
…Company targets two million bpd production by 2027 By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nigeria’s crude oil production has increased by 600,000 barrels per day (bpd), from about 1.2 million bpd to 1.8 million bpd, following the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and reforms in the oil and gas sector ...
….Union demands reversal of allocations to private firms, individuals, seeks Tinubu’s intervention By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja branch, has threatened an industrial confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the alleged unlawful allocation of portions of ...
Days after his resignation as the Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi was on Tuesday in attendance at the manifesto presentation of the All
Governor Alex Otti is challenging Abia State to rethink who deserves public honour, sending a strong message about wealth, integrity and success.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Zamfara North Senatorial District was described as successful by Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura...
…Fashola flags off reconciliation drive, urges aggrieved members to close ranks By Olasunkanmi Akoni Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the six Southwest states have resolved to set aside internal disagreements and work together to secure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Former Ondo State Governor ...
The National Assembly has commenced “administrative processes” to transmit the proposed State Police Bill to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent. This followed the National Assembly’s receipt of reports of
Olamide has joined Jeroid as a brand ambassador, marking a new chapter in the relationship between Nigerian entertainment and the cryptocurrency industry.
Several Nigerian states remain exposed to exchange rate risks because a significant proportion of their public debt is denominated in
The 2026 US midterm elections could shape Trump's policies on Nigeria, affecting foreign aid, trade, security cooperation, migration and diplomatic relations.
In the charge, the prosecutor Insp Jonah Uletu alleged that the defendant had taken the teenager, from Jato-Aka to Benin City, without his father’s consent.