UK excludes rapists, child sex offenders from early release reforms
The UK government has excluded rapists and child sex offenders from early prison release reforms after public outcry. Learn more about the changes.
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The UK government has excluded rapists and child sex offenders from early prison release reforms after public outcry. Learn more about the changes.
Nine people died and eight were injured in a horrific Bauchi road crash on the Bauchi-Maiduguri Federal Highway. A tyre burst caused the fatal accident.
Lieutenant Colonel Afam Junior Chidi assumes command of the Nigerian Army contingent in Guinea-Bissau, as troops rotate for the ECOWAS Stabilization Suppor
Governor Abiodun had requested the deployment of the aircraft as part of efforts to further strengthen the state’s security architecture and sustain the fight against criminality and banditry The post Abiodun commends Disu for deploying aircraft to strengthen security in Ogun a...
The conviction is the latest in a number of cases involving BDC operators prosecuted by the EFCC at the Lagos court over foreign exchange transactions conducted outside the official market. The post Court convicts BDC operator of illegal forex trading appeared first on Premium Ti...
Oando Plc has recorded a 20 per cent increase in revenue to N2.1 trillion for the half-year ended June 30, driven by higher crude oil production, improved operational efficiency and cost optimisation. The post Oando grows half year revenue to N2.1trn appeared first on Vanguard Ne...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has condemned the killing of four persons by suspected armed herdsmen in Abaashwa community, Mbaasar, Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, L...
"His outburst was born out of fear of imminent defeat. How can a sitting governor be crying over rigging in an election that is coming up in 11 days, when in politics, 24 hours is enough to change things?" The post Osun Poll: APC accuses Gov Adeleke of desperation, rejects claims...
SENATORS from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have commended President Bola Tinubu for the substantial salary increase for the gallant men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces, just as they sa...
A Spanish legal body responsible for the identification work, composed of forensics and Civil Guard experts, said in a statement that authorities in Ceuta had recovered 79 bodies from the sea. The post Death toll in Spain’s Ceuta from migrant rush hits 77 appeared first on ...
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi commends the Nigerian Army for establishing the 262 Tank Battalion, a major step towards strengthening Jigawa security an
Todd Blanche, Trump’s ex-lawyer, moves closer to becoming US Attorney General after Senate panel approval. Learn about the concerns and controversies surro
Northern Senators commend President Tinubu’s approval of a new military pay rise (30-80%) for Nigerian Armed Forces, effective Sept 1, 2026, boosting moral
Nigeria’s Defence Minister calls for unified ECOWAS Sahel security alliance to combat terrorism, insurgency, and transnational crimes across West Africa.
Mounting pressure from aggrieved Nigerian workers has compelled the Federal Ministry of Finance to convene an emergency meeting with the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, as growing economic hardship continues to fuel nationwide disconte...
Judge Joyce Abdulmalik granted the forfeiture application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), holding that Mr Malami and others laying claim to the assets failed to prove they lawfully acquired them. The post Malami’s forfeited Kano residence deserted, b...
While commending Sen. Dickson for the peerless political brinkmanship and the high sense of discipline and leadership he showed and continues to show, Nwaogu, a member of the 8th Senate, made an appeal to party members, aspirants and candidates: The post INEC list: NDC candidates...
Many people spend their entire careers building a job. Few deliberately build a name. Jobs will come and go. Positions will change. But a trusted professional reputation continues to create opportunities long after business cards and office doors have changed. The ultimate goal i...
Gagdi stressed that the National Assembly would not violate the constitutional principle of separation of powers by attempting to override a subsisting judicial order. The post PFIPC Probe: Reps to interrogate Adeyemi in undisclosed location appeared first on Vanguard News.
There has been quite some drama out there in the lead up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections and one of the most outstanding episodes would be the unending, protracted feud between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his former running mate, former Vice-President, Waziri Ati...
The stock market closed on a negative note on Tuesday, reversing the gains recorded in the previous trading session as investors lost N599 billion. The post Equities market reverses gains, investors lose N599bn appeared first on Vanguard News.
The survey conducted by Invictus Africa found that 64.4 per cent of respondents would vote for a woman in 2027, while 74.3 per cent would support a young candidate but often do not see them on the ballot. The post Survey challenges voter rejection narrative on women, youth, PWDs ...
The Federal Government has flagged off the N178bn Kaduna (Mando)-Birnin Gwari Road reconstruction, a strategic project to boost security and trade.
Mauricio Pochettino extends his contract as USA men’s national team coach until the 2030 World Cup, aiming to build on 2026 success. Read more about Pochet
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to hold a crisis meeting with senior FIFA officials in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday read more FIFA crisis deepens as Infantino meets senior staff over failed FFE plan
According to him, the highest increment for junior personnel is a direct recognition of those who bear the greatest burden in the nation's counter-insurgency and internal security operations. The post Buratai hails Tinubu over pay rise for military personnel appeared first on Van...
The naira held steady in the official foreign exchange (FX) market on Tuesday, supported by improved market liquidity and stronger read more Naira holds steady on improved FX liquidity
Junior soldiers, who make up much of the military’s frontline fighting force, received the largest percentage increase, suggesting the government is directing the biggest pay improvements to personnel most actively engaged in combat operations. The post Tinubu approves up to 80...
A graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Collins told the committee that he first met Adeyemi in Ogbomoso in December 2024 during a programme in their hometown. The post PFIPC probe: Businessman tells Reps how he paid Adeyemi N400m for contract appeared firs...
The NRS said the new framework is intended to provide certainty for taxpayers while improving compliance and ensuring that Nigeria's rapidly growing virtual asset ecosystem is brought within the country's tax net. The post Nigerian govt issues guidelines on taxation of cryptocurr...