Banditry: Travellers stranded as Niger residents protest abductions, block highway
Travellers are stranded on the Mokwa-Bida highway as Niger residents protest persistent banditry and abductions, demanding urgent government intervention.
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Travellers are stranded on the Mokwa-Bida highway as Niger residents protest persistent banditry and abductions, demanding urgent government intervention.
A Nigerian man, Ebikedoumene Bonny Jeff, announced the end of his marriage on what would have been their 5th anniversary, citing unresolved hurt and confli
EITI assessors are in Nigeria to evaluate the country’s oil, gas, and mining sector reforms, aiming to boost transparency and accountability.
Nigerian troops successfully rescued 33 passengers abducted by terrorists in Zamfara. Learn how the Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA secured their r
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf advises 1,500 newlyweds from the state’s mass wedding programme to uphold justice, respect, and patience in their new homes.
Kogi State Police Command intensifies search and rescue operations for victims kidnapped along the Okene-Auchi Road, deploying joint forces and drones.
The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, when the building, said to be about 20 by 30 feet, suddenly collapsed. The post Fire service rescues 16 from collapsed building in Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Over 300 women’s rights organizations have rejected the Nigerian Senate’s confirmation of Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, citing alleged
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has resolved more than 5,000 pending candidate complaints within five days, following an read more JAMB clears 5,000 complaints in five days as Aina takes hands-on approach
The members contended that the committee’s main objective is to persuade aggrieved members to accept an unfair outcome. The post It’s a charade – Aggrieved NDC members reject Utomi, Galadima reconciliation committee appeared first on Vanguard News.
Lekki Phase 1 residents are demanding action after a two-week power outage due to a transformer fault. Learn how the prolonged blackout is affecting homes
Lagos RRS conducted a midnight raid, arresting miscreants terrorising motorists and extorting money along the Lekki-Ajah Expressway. Read more on the opera
Daddy Showkey expresses disappointment over the prolonged P-Square feud, stating it destroyed Africa’s biggest music brand and urging reconciliation.
Kogi State Police Command restores calm in Abugi after a reprisal attack killed five. An investigation is underway to bring those responsible to justice.
Algeria and Morocco have secured their spots in the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, making history for North African football. Find out more here.
Get all the key WAFCON stats and head-to-head analysis for the Nigeria vs Cameroon quarter-final clash, with a spot in the 2027 World Cup on the line.
The NDLEA has arrested an Italy-based businessman at Enugu airport for ingesting 98 wraps of cocaine, weighing 1.510kg, while attempting to travel to Italy
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that 2Baba and the actress unfollowed each other on social media days after the “African Queen” hitmaker announced their separation in January 2025. The post 2Baba, Annie Idibia follow each other on Instagram amid alleged fallout with Natasha ap...
Former Governor of Osun State and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has dismissed reports that the party and its governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Dr. Najeem Folasayo Salaam, have withdrawn from the forthcoming Osun State governor...
He assured residents that the command was working closely with sister security agencies and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the perpetrators did not escape justice. The post Police, army comb forests for Kogi kidnapped victims, destroy suspected hideouts appeared first...
Nigeria and China are set to deepen cooperation in agriculture, science, technology and cultural exchange, with the Federal Government seeking read more Nigeria, China push agro-processing, technology transfer as trade ties deepen
Azuzu also called for greater government involvement in the sector, the democratisation of energy policy and urgent measures to address energy poverty. The post NLC demands energy sector shake-up appeared first on Vanguard News.
Eighteen months after he was sworn into office as chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government of Akwa Ibom, Emmanuel Inyang read more Akwa Ibom LG: 18 months after, stakeholders praise Inyang’s socio-economic initiatives
More than 1,900 small high-street entities, including mini-marts, vape shops, barber shops, and car washes, still retain licenses to sponsor read more UK’s mini shops, car washes still retain licences to sponsor foreign skilled workers
…Nigerians in diaspora can now buy homes in Nigeria By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, has launched a new mortgage scheme in London for Nigerians living abroad who want to own homes in Nigeria. The product, known as the National Housing F...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted components believed to be parts of more than 140 pump-action rifles and seized read more Customs intercepts rifle parts, N373.8m cannabis cargo as election security risks rise
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Abba Ahmed, in connection with an alleged armed robbery during which a motorcycle was reportedly stolen from its owner at New Legislative Quarters, Jos. The suspect was arrested following an ...
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, JTF NW OPFY, have rescued 33 passengers reportedly abducted by terrorists in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The passengers were rescued following a swift respo...
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayo Arise, has explained his role in the establishment of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE, saying he facilitated the process through engagements with the Federal Government. Addressing...
The movement specifically accused some individuals of engaging in impersonation and attempting to destabilise the party in Enugu State. The post 2027: Obi–Kwankwaso Movement alleges plot to destabilise NDC in Enugu appeared first on Vanguard News.