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Naira gains N1.13, close at N1,346.49 per dollar
The Nigerian Naira gained N1.13, closing at N1,346.49 per dollar at the official market. Discover how the Naira gains amid CBN reforms.
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Fubara unveils 105-bed zonal hospital, emphasises premium on quality healthcare
Governor Fubara unveils a 105-bed zonal hospital in Omoku, emphasising his administration’s premium on quality Rivers healthcare delivery and accessibility
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Tambuwal, Dasuki meet defence minister, seek more security resources for Sokoto
Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal and Abdussamad Dasuki met with the Defence Minister to seek more security resources for Sokoto amid rising insecurity
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2027: Senator Imasuen disowns Edo South poster, threatens legal action
By Henry Umoru ABUJA: Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen (APC, Edo South), has denied any involvement in a political poster portraying him as one of the contenders for the Edo South senatorial seat in the 2027 election...
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Families protest in Nigeria over children abducted nearly 100 days ago in Borno State
Parents of children abducted from Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state protested in Uba town on Thursday, demanding the federal government secure read more Families protest in Nigeria over children abducted nearly 100 days ago in Borno State
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Kidnappers flee as police rescue 75 victims in Birnin Gwari
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna— The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 kidnapped victims, including men, women and children, who were abducted by armed men in Folwaya Village, near Birnin Gwari. The victims, identified as Fulani travellers, were reportedly abducted while...
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Writing Africa or writing for the global market? Autochthony and commercialisation in contemporary African Literature
The question of whether contemporary African writers still uphold autochthony, the preservation, promotion and representation of indigenous African cultures, languages, read more Writing Africa or writing for the global market? Autochthony and commercialisation in contemporary Af...
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Benue police rescue 13 more passengers abducted on Otukpo-Adoka road
By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI: The Benue State Police Command has rescued 13 more passengers abducted by suspected armed herdsmen along the Otukpo-Adoka Road while travelling from Enugu to Abuja. The victims were among passengers of an 18-seater bus ambushed on August 14, 2026. ...
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Navy dismantles crude oil theft network in Rivers, recovers 93,000 litres
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy, in its ongoing efforts to disrupt crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities under Operation Delta Sentinel, has discovered and deactivated suspected crude oil storage infrastructure containing approximately 93,000 litres of suspected ...
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MedServe, Roche partner to expand modern diagnostic services across Nigeria
MedServe, the healthcare subsidiary of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), has entered into a five-year agreement with Roche Diagnostics read more MedServe, Roche partner to expand modern diagnostic services across Nigeria
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AMSG mourns over 100 miners killed in CAR’s mine collapse
….calls for fight against Illegal, unregulated mining in Africa By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Friday, mourned the killing of over 100 miners in gold-mine collapse in Zamboye, Central Africa Republic, CAR. In an emotion laden condolen...
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APGA senatorial candidate urges restraint after supporter’s murder
APGA senatorial candidate Chikaodili Ojemba urges party members to remain calm after a supporter was killed in Ebonyi. Police are investigating the inciden
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Serie A: Jones becomes third Englishman to join Inter this summer
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones completes a €35m move to Inter Milan, becoming the third Englishman to join the Serie A champions this summer.
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Adeleke commends Oyebamiji’s call for peace
Governor Ademola Adeleke commends Bola Oyebamiji’s call for peace in Osun State after the recent elections, urging unity for development.
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Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League
Zion Suzuki, Japan’s most expensive goalkeeper, overcame racist abuse and mistakes to join Aston Villa. Learn about his journey to the Premier League.
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Soldiers rescue kidnap victim, foil terrorist attack in Kaduna, Sokoto
Troops rescued a kidnap victim in Kaduna and foiled a terrorist attack in Sokoto, demonstrating ongoing efforts to combat insecurity in the North-West.
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UK, Canada, Australia slam Israel ending probe into aid worker killings
UK, Canada, and Australia condemn Israel’s “shameful” decision to close the investigation into the 2024 killing of seven aid workers in Gaza. Read more.
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Referee’s death during fitness test unfortunate — NFF committee
NFF committee describes the referee’s death during a fitness test as unfortunate, stating all medical precautions were taken. No negligence found.
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Osun: Lawyers give INEC, police 7-day ultimatum over killings
…Coalition demands probe of videos involving Wole Oke, Fadahunsi, Eniade By John Alechenu ABUJA: The Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force seven days to commence inve...
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Ex-NEPA, PHCN pensioners protest over 25-year unpaid N350bn entitlements
Defunct NEPA and PHCN pensioners protest 25 years of unpaid N350bn entitlements, urging PTAD and President Tinubu to intervene. Learn more about the NEPA P
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Bayelsa approves CATA, urges ASUU to call off strike
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA: The Bayelsa State Government has approved the implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA) for academic and non-teaching staff of the state’s three universities. T...
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Tinubu sad over Sokoto boat accident
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the boat accident in Gorau Community of Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, which claimed many lives and left others missing. The President described the incident as a tragedy and extend...
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Wellington College unveils welcome centre to interact with community ahead resumption
Wellington College International Lagos, a British coeducational boarding and day school for students aged 3–18, has unveiled a welcome centre read more Wellington College unveils welcome centre to interact with community ahead resumption
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Vote-buying, insecurity threaten 2027 polls — IRI Mission
Tells INEC to prosecute vote buyers, stress-test BVAS By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The International Republican Institute (IRI) has warned that vote-buying, insecurity and declining public trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) pose significant threats to the cre...
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Tambuwal, Dasuki seek urgent security intervention in Sokoto
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has called for urgent Federal Government intervention to address the worsening insecurity threatening communities in the state. Tambuwal made the call whe...
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EFCC chair, Olukoyede orders withdrawal of charges against Shehu, Abdulhamad
By Innocent Anaba The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has ordered the withdrawal of charges preferred against Maryam Shehu and Abubakar Abdulhamad, who were, on Thurday, arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court,...
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Atiku fires back at Tinubu over ‘ignorant’ fuel subsidy comment
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has fired back at President Bola Tinubu over the presidency’s read more Atiku fires back at Tinubu over ‘ignorant’ fuel subsidy comment
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Tinubu Group begins mobilisation for 2027 re-election
By Emmanuel Iheaka The Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN) has commenced preparations for a nationwide mobilisation campaign in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections. The group is expected to flag off its national campaign in Jos, ...
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Nigerians affected as US tightens student visa rules, enrolment drops
The number of international students starting studies in the US has fallen sharply amid tighter immigration policies and growing uncertainty around student visas. The post Nigerians affected as US tightens student visa rules, enrolment drops appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tinubu suspends three permanent secretaries over fresh fake agency, orders alleged promoter’s arrest
The phoney agency, known as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, was said to be operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.The phoney agency, known as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria ...
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