Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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Nigeria’s 650,000-square-kilometre rangelands are facing increasing degradation, driven by desertification, agricultural and livestock expansion and overgrazing, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has said. The post Nigeria’s 650,000sq km rangelands threatened by degradation, desertification — Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The ADC chieftains urged the Osun people to vote its candidate, Najeem Salam, promising to ensure good governance in the state. The post Atiku, Mark Aregbesola rally Osun electorate for ADC ahead of Saturday’s governorship election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Analysis of official spill records shows sabotage, corrosion and equipment failures continued to pollute oil-producing communities across the Niger Delta in July despite years of government spending on pipeline surveillance and repeated promises to curb pollution. The post Ten oil spills recorded in Niger Delta in July appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The student, who was from the Enugu Campus, was in Lagos for the school’s externship programme and was temporarily accommodated at the Lagos Campus hostel. The post Nigerian Law School confirms student’s death at Lagos Campus appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The project, which is being developed from the Ugwuaji Transmission Station, will serve communities in Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Aninri, and Awgu council areas. The post Enugu targets 20-hour power supply with 3 new project appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Activist Mahdi Shehu has criticised Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Jingir over his recent description of Christians as infidels, calling the statement reckless and contrary to Islamic teachings. Shehu made the comments in a post on X, where he accused Jingir of making “unguarded, inciting and reckless statements.” He said Jingir’s description of Christians as infidels […] Jingir’s uninformed statement has triggered fresh animosity between Christians, Muslims – Shehu
The Vice-Chancellor of the Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM), Prof. Timothy Terseer Alabar, has disclosed that five suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged killing of a lecturer of the institution, Prof. Gabriel Saawuan Nyityo. He made the disclosure on Monday while responding to questions from journalists in Makurdi. Late […] Five suspects arrested over alleged killing of Benue varsity lecturer
Flight operations of Air Peace have been grounded as members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, placed its terminals under lock and key. DAILY POST reports that flight operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, have been disrupted due to a protest by union members working with Air Peace. Consequently, an Air Peace flight […] BREAKING: Air Peace flight operations grounded nationwide
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has said that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, deserves a second term in the August 15 governorship election in the state. In a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Momodu said the All Progressives Congress, APC, had turned Osun State into a theater of war. According to […] Osun 2026: Why Adeleke deserves second term – Dele Momodu
Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca, has said that the club’s recruit, Jeremy Monga, made the right choice to turn down Arsenal and sign for the Cityzens. Monga recently snubbed Arsenal to join Man City from Leicester City. The 17-year-old attacker was being pursued by both the Gunners and City this summer. Speaking on Monga’s decision […] Transfer: He made right choice to snub Arsenal – Maresca on Man City’s recruit
Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has described as a cheap blackmail the comment made by afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of August 15 governorship election in Osun state. Davido had taken to his X handle and said that anybody supporting APC in Osun state was an enemy […] Osun 2026: ‘Cheap blackmail’ – Bashir Ahmad tackles Davido over comment on APC
Lagos State House of Assembly has called for stronger community-based security measures and tougher prosecution of individuals involved in the vandalism of public infrastructure across the state. The lawmakers made the call during Monday’s plenary, urging the state government to strengthen and adequately equip the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps and other community security structures to […] Lagos Assembly seeks stronger community security, prosecution of infrastructure vandals
The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student, Faith Alayande, following a fall from the rooftop of a hostel at its Lagos campus. The institution said Alayande was temporarily staying at the Lagos campus while undertaking a programme in the state. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on Monday and signed […] Nigerian Law School confirms death of 23-year-old student in Lagos
Nasarawa State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has declared a comprehensive and indefinite strike. The announcement of the total strike was contained in a statement by the Chairperson of ASUU, NSUK Branch, Zubairu Loko, after the conclusion of the union’s meeting on Monday. The union attributed the industrial action to what […] Nasarawa varsity ASUU declares indefinite strike
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has mocked Arsenal fans after the Gunners missed out on signing Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid this summer transfer window. Vinicius emerged as a surprise summer transfer target for Arsenal. Arsenal were reportedly ready to make the Brazilian international the highest-paid player in Premier League history. But unfortunately, the […] EPL: You’ve zero Champions League titles – Obi Mikel mocks Arsenal fans over Vinicius
Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity cult group and recovered a locally made Beretta pistol and a live 9mm ammunition during an operation in the Mushin area of the state. The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, following intelligence on […] Police arrest four suspected cult members, recover pistol, ammunition in Lagos
The owner of Nottingham Forest, Evangelos Marinakis, has taken legal action against Crystal Palace regarding a derogatory banner. As reported by BBC Sport, Marinakis’s legal representatives have submitted a defamation lawsuit at the High Court concerning a banner displayed by Crystal Palace supporters. The banner depicted the Forest owner aiming a gun at Morgan Gibbs-White’s […] EPL: Nottingham Forest drag Crystal Palace to court ahead of new season
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said that Nigerian politicians are only patriotic when they are in office but become ‘predators’ after leaving office. Ezekwesili said this on Monday during a live appearance in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’. She lamented that in office, politicians detest criticism of poor governance they were offering to […] Nigerian politicians only patriotic while in office – Oby Ezekwesili
Political strategist, Baba Yusuf has expressed concern regarding the thoughts of the wife of the President, Remi Tinubu and his son, Seyi, in light of recent remarks made against Christians by an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Jingir. During an appearance on Arise News, Baba Yusuf noted that while the Sheikh attempted to promote the Muslim-Muslim presidential […] Sheikh Jingir: I wonder how Tinubu’s Christian wife, son will feel – Baba Yusuf
Former Arsenal defender, Mikael Silvestre, has named Manchester City and Liverpool as the only ‘realistic’ teams that can compete with Arsenal for the Premier League title this season. Arsenal will hope to defend the Premier League title they won last season under manager Mikel Arteta when the 2026/27 campaign begins this month. “Mikel Arteta has […] EPL: Mikael Silvestre names only two teams that can compete with Arsenal for title
The European Union (EU) has rejected reports that it plans to boycott Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, saying the reports are inaccurate. Gautier Mignot, the EU ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, clarified the position of the bloc in a statement on Monday. Reports had claimed that the EU turned down an invitation from the Independent National […] EU clarifies reports on boycotting Nigeria’s 2027 elections
Seventeen suspected bandits and 10 police officers were killed on Monday during a clash between security personnel and a large group of armed men moving from Zamfara State towards Kebbi State. Two civilians were also killed in the incident, which happened around the Rafin Makuku area of Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State, according to the […] 10 police officers, 17 suspected bandits killed in Kebbi clash
Abia State Police Command has arrested a woman identified as Mrs Sarah Innocent for allegedly stabbing her husband, Innocent dead during a misunderstanding. The incident happened on Saturday night at Ohuru Ishimiri village in Obingwa local government area of Abia State. The couple got married in December 2025, eight months before the ugly development, according to relatives […] Woman stabs husband dead 8 months after marriage
Motorists have dumped Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, filling stations and others selling petrol at higher prices. Filling station attendants disclosed this to DAILY POST on Monday. According to an attendant at an NNPCL filling station in Abuja, who spoke on condition of anonymity, patronage by motorists dropped drastically on Monday afternoon due to […] Fuel price reduction: Nigerians dump NNPCL, other filling stations
Former Trabzonspor midfielder, John Obi Mikel has advised Mohamed Salah on what to anticipate following his transfer to Papara Park. he emphasized that the Egyptian forward will receive substantial backing from the club’s fervent supporters. Mikel, who holds Trabzonspor and the city in high regard, cautioned Salah that while the fans will ardently support him, […] Transfer: ‘They’ll turn on you quickly’ – Obi Mikel warns Salah about Trabzonspor
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 18 kidnapped persons and arrested two suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group in separate counter-terrorism operations across Zamfara State. The operations, conducted on Monday, August 10, 2026, followed intelligence-led responses to terrorist activities and distress calls in the state. In the first […] The post Troops rescue 18 kidnap victims, arrest two Lakurawa suspects appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO: The Youth Wing of the TEKAN/ECWA Fellowship has condemned a statement attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, describing the remarks contained in a viral video as divisive and capable of heightening religious tensions in the country. Addressing newsmen in Jalingo, National TEKAN/ECWA Youth President, Bako Adashu Elijah, said Nigeria […] The post ‘Nigeria not for Muslims alone’, TEKAN/ECWA youths tackle Jingir appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Emma Nnadozie A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Onyekachi Onyekwere, has urged the Igbo to shun ethnic and confrontational politics and support candidates of the party to strengthen their participation in national politics. Onyekwere, a businessman based in Lagos, made the call while speaking with reporters in Lagos, saying the Igbo […] The post APC chieftain urges Ndigbo to embrace national politics appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to intervene in the continued restriction of Nigerian and Nigerien onion trucks from offloading their consignments at the Kotoku Market in Ghana. The association warned that the restrictions […] The post Ghana onion crisis: NOPPMAN seeks ECOWAS intervention appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Maryam Abdul-Aziz Usman DAMATURU — The Yobe State Government has handed over four major agro-industrial assets to the Nigeria Food Corporation, NFC, as part of efforts to revive moribund industries, boost local production and reposition the state as an emerging agro-industrial hub. The handover, which took place at the Governor’s Office in Damaturu, is […] The post Yobe hands over four agro-industrial assets to Nigeria Food Corporation appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu yesterday disclosed moves to double livestock sector’s $32 billion economic contribution. Tinubu, who spoke at the opening of the 9th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture holding in Abuja, said the target was basically part of efforts by his administration to boost food security, create jobs and […] The post Tinubu moves to double livestock sector’s $32bn economic contribution appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report The Alliance of Sahel States, AES, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, has fired back at President Bola Tinubu over his claim that instability in the Sahel was worsening Nigeria’s security crisis. It also summoned Nigeria’s chargé d’affaires in a fresh diplomatic row that has exposed deep cracks between […] The post B-Faso, Mali, Niger alliance slams Tinubu over insecurity remarks appeared first on Vanguard News.
The United States of America, yesterday, disclosed that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals under President Donald Trump administration for allegedly violating visa conditions, committing crimes, or posing security threats. The US Department of State (DoS), in a statement said the majority of the visa revocations followed “law enforcement encounters […] The post US revokes over 175,000 visas under Trump over ‘crimes, immigration violations’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Peter Egwuatu THE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, AVA Capital Plc, Mr. Kayode Fadahunsi has revealed that safeguarding investors’ capital remains the biggest post listing challenge. He added that preserving investor trust would be the company’s foremost priority, adding that the group seeks to strengthen governance, transparency and accountability while pursuing long-term growth as […] The post Safeguarding investors’ capital remains biggest post-listing challenge- AVA Capital appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Jeff Agbodo ABUJA — Human rights organisation, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, Intersociety, has attributed what it described as the reluctance of Igbo youths to enlist in the Nigerian military to alleged cases of missing persons involving military personnel in the South-East. Intersociety claimed that more than 6,000 Igbo families […] The post 6,000 Igbo families still searching for missing sons, daughters — Intersociety appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has queried the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) over its imposition of a 1% Capital Injection Fee, alongside verification fees to be paid by insurance companies in the ongoing sector recapitalization exercise. The query followed a petition by NICON […] The post Insurance recapitalisation: Oyedele queries NAICOM over processing fee, payment into escrow account appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the August 15 election in Osun State, Mr Salawu Mustapha, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Accord Party of involvement in alleged vote-buying ahead of the poll. Mustapha, in a statement he personally signed and made available to […] The post Osun Election: Popular governors don’t buy votes, SDP candidate tells Adeleke appeared first on Vanguard News.
…Ransoms, 4 AK-47 rifles and ammunition recovered …Gov Mbah: You can’t get away with your crimes in Enugu Security forces in Enugu State have successfully apprehended three perpetrators of the August 2, 2026 kidnap attack on St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inoyi-Affa, Udi LGA, Enugu State, and also recovered ransoms during the operations. This was even […] The post Security forces arrest Affa, Enugu kidnap culprits, victims released appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to building an efficient, transparent and globally competitive maritime administration through sustained reforms and stronger stakeholder collaboration. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, gave the assurance while receiving the leadership of the Alumni Association of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (AMANO) […] The post NIMASA reiterates commitment to globally competitive maritime administration appeared first on Vanguard News.
— Rescued two farmers, one dies In captivity By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested and paraded 15 suspected kidnappers and other criminals allegedly terrorising residents across the state. It also announced the rescue of two farmers abducted last week along the Ondo-Ife road in Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government […] The post Amotekun arrests 15 suspected kidnappers, other criminals appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Cynthia Alo The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the House of Representatives Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters have intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s financial safety net following the completion of the banking sector recapitalisation exercise. The move came as more than 60 members of the House Committee met with NDIC officials in […] The post Reps, NDIC seek stronger depositor protection after bank recapitalisation appeared first on Vanguard News.
—Says government should come hard on religious extremists — Clarifies that church titles like Archbishop are wisdom, not unbiblical By Dayo Johnson Akure The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, has warned that the integrity of the nation hangs in the balance of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, […] The post INEC impartiality, key to Nigeria’s survival in 2027 – PFN President, Bishop Wale Oke appeared first on Vanguard News.
Trump called Infantino "fantastic" and said he "presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented". The post It would be ‘terrible mistake’ to replace embattled Infantino – Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Vincent Ujumadu, Awka AWKA — The President of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Nigeria, AOPAN, and Second Vice President of the Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative, ASRTI, Dr Alex Nwuba, has said the Anambra State Government is not building a second passenger airport, but a new economic city with an airport as […] The post Anambra not building second airport, but aerotropolis — Nwuba appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Obas Esiedesa The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has dissolved the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDC) over what it described as grave financial, operational and regulatory failures, appointing the utility’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Abubakar Umar Hashidu, as administrator for an initial six-month period. The intervention, contained in Order No. NERC/2026/086, took […] The post NERC sacks Kaduna DisCo board over N456bn debt, appoints administrator appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Dele Momodu, an ADC chieftain, explains why he is backing Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in Osun State, urging opposition unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-im-backing-adeleke-despite-being-adc-member-dele-momodu/
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved 4,800 special assistants to strengthen grassroots governance and APC participation in Edo. Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-appoints-4800-aides-for-edo-wards/
Major political parties like APC, PDP, and NDC have successfully uploaded their candidates for the 2027 elections to the INEC portal ahead of the deadline. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-pdp-ndc-complete-candidate-upload-on-inec-portal/
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Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu defends Chiamaka Nnadozie but hints at goalkeeper rotation for the crucial 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off. Read More: https://punchng.com/madugu-hints-at-rotation-after-nnadozie-errors/
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Following the rising cases of fire incidents, building collapses and accidents across the country, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a specialised Emergency Preparedness and Fire
Raheem Akingbolu The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), the umbrella body for advertising professionals in Nigeria, has announced the kick-off of the 21st edition of the Lagos Advertising
Two ministers admitted funding delays and fragmented oversight have weakened school security nationwide, pledging closer coordination as the Senate widens its Safe Schools Initiative probe to five more agencies, demanding
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Peter Uzoho, Sunday Ehigiator in Lagos The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported a significant improvement in the implementation of the Domestic Crude
•NERC sacks Kaduna Disco board over N456.5bn debt •Says Disco owes NBET N415.5bn, NISO N41bn Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Geregu Power Plc has missed a scheduled payment on its N40.09
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Ayodeji Ake The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on nationwide industrial action if the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration fails to withdraw queries issued to
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