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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IOM says floods, heavy rainfall and windstorms displaced almost 72,000 people in Katsina between January 2025 and January 2026, compared with nearly 60,000 displaced by armed banditry and kidnapping. The post Climate shocks displaced nearly 72,000 in Katsina, more than banditry – IOM appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“The primary purpose of government is the security and welfare of its citizens,” Mr Obi says. The post Obi visits Benue attack victims, urges FG to tackle insecurity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The troops of 17 Brigade, in conjunction with the police, acted on intelligence on terrorists moving on motorcycles around Dandume in Dandume LGA. The post Troops foil terrorists’ attack in Katsina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Ede is the home town of Governor Ademola Adeleke, the governorship candidate of the Accord party. The post #OsunDecides2026: Voters troop to polling units in Ede appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
While Osimhen's brace rescued a point, Galatasaray will need to improve significantly if they are to defend their Süper Lig crown successfully The post Süper Lig: Osimhen scores twice as Galatasaray held by newly promoted Çorum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
IOM says an EU-funded peacebuilding project in Katsina and Zamfara has achieved about 87 per cent of its planned activities, but warns that funding shortages could make it difficult to sustain the gains after the 18-month intervention ends. The post IOM says scarce funds threaten North-west peacebuilding appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
About 1.9 million voters in Osun State will today decide who governs the state in the next four years. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salaam, 12 others battle for governorship (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The NSIB disclosed the development 65 days after the 10 June incident, saying the aircraft’s return to Lagos before investigators arrived resulted in the overwriting of critical flight data that could have helped establish what happened during the wrong-surface landing in Asaba. The post Asaba Incident: Aircraft’s black box data overwritten after crew flew back to Lagos – NSIB appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The federal lawmaker filed the suit after the Imo State Government issued a directive via a letter on 15 June limiting the federal lawmaker to a maximum of six billboards in his Ideato North and South Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. The post Court stops Imo govt, police from disrupting Rep’s rallies, removing billboards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Nigerian coach was unveiled on Friday during a ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, where Al Ahly Wad Madani are currently conducting their preparations for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup campaign The post Aliyu Zubair takes charge at Al Ahly Wad Madani ahead of CAF Confederation Cup appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Yiaga said it would combine its Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology with its Election Result Analysis Dashboard (ERAD 2.0) to assess both the electoral process and the integrity of the results. The post #OsunDecides2026: Yiaga to deploy AI, PRVT to scrutinise governorship election results appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
In most of the INEC offices, the distribution of sensitive materials to Registration Area Centres (RACs) began as early as 10 a.m., with nearly all the offices visited having completed the distribution. The post #OsunDecides2026: Army, police mount checkpoints as INEC moves sensitive materials to registration centres appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Police said the suspects were arrested during separate operations in the state. The post Police arrest drug dealer, six others after recovering rifles in abandoned vehicle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
There was one question in Zacch Adedeji’s Channels Television interview on Sunday, 9 August, that deserves to survive the noise around the interview. “Anybody who says he is coming,” the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service said, “just ask them, ‘What will you do differently?’ It is not just saying buffer. Buffer as what?” […] The post What can Tinubu do differently?, By Remi Ladigbolu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Police said the kidnappers have been arrested through “human and technical intelligence-led operations conducted in different parts of Nigeria. The post How kidnappers murdered woman after collecting $98,700, N30.5m ransoms – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Troops of Operation CLEAN SWEEP IV have rescued construction workers after suspected bandits attacked their work site at Tsatsunbe Village in Southern Kebbi State. The incident was reported by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama on Friday, August 14, 2026, following an attack on construction workers operating in the area. The troops swiftly moved […] Kebbi: Troops foil bandits’ attack, rescue construction workers
Large turn out of voters were observed in some polling units in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Saturday. This development is coming up as eligible voters cast their votes in the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The frontline candidates include: Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, […] Osun Decides: Large turnout of voters in Osogbo polling units (Video)
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted 180 explosive materials allegedly being transported to suspected terrorists. They also neutralized two terrorists during separate operations in Zamfara State. The development was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, August 15, 2026, by Aliyu Danja, Lieutenant Colonel and Media Information Officer, […] Zamfara: Troops intercept 180 explosives, neutralize terrorists
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has chided the opposition political parties ahead of their planned summit for 2027 general elections. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Keyamo described the move as ‘journey to nowhere’. Recall that there is a new coalition of opposition political parties under the aegis […] 2027: ‘Journey to nowhere’ – Keyamo mocks opposition summit
Governor Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Accord Party, has arrived at his polling unit to cast his vote in the Osun State governorship election. Adeleke arrived at Polling Unit 009, Ward 02, Abogunde compound, Ede North Local Government Area, at about 8:10 am on Saturday. The governor is seeking re-election for a second term in […] Osun election: Adeleke arrives polling unit to cast his vote [Photos]
A woman has alleged that police officers fired tear gas at people at Modakeke Ward 10 in Ife East Local Government Area of Osun State, claiming that some corps members ran for their lives. The allegation was made in a video circulating on social media on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as voting commenced in the […] Osun election: ‘Corpers ran for their lives’ – Woman claims police teargassed voters [Video]
Osogbo, the Osun State capital, remained calm in the early hours of Saturday as voters began making their way towards polling units for the governorship election. Checks by DAILY POST across several parts of the city showed a largely peaceful atmosphere, with residents moving about as preparations continued for the commencement of voting. Also, there […] Osun decides: Osogbo calm as voters head to poll
The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of nine suspects in separate operations involving illegal firearms, armed robbery and livestock theft across the state. According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the operations were carried out on August 13, 2026, following credible intelligence and information […] Kano police arrest armed robbery suspects, recover arms, stolen livestock
Chief Sir Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, chairman of Jezco Group of Companies and father of popular social media personality, Jowi Zaza, has regained his freedom after days in the custody of his abductors. Anambra State Police Command, Saturday, confirmed the release of Ezeokafor and a Rev Sister who were abducted by armed men at Ifite-Awka. According […] Jezco Chairman, Rev Sister regain freedom from kidnappers in Anambra
Primary school teachers across the 16 local government councils of Taraba State have rejected the explanation offered by the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) and the state wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) over the deduction of N5,000 from their salaries and arrears. The teachers, under the aegis of Concerned Affected […] NUT officials have no authority to authorise salary deductions – Taraba teachers
China has announced that its zero-tariff policy for African nations is already enhancing trade and may further accelerate Nigeria’s industrial development. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, made the statement on Friday during a seminar titled ‘China’s Zero-Tariff Measures and Africa’s Economic Structural Transformation’ held in Abuja. Ambassador Yu noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping […] Zero-tariff: China-Africa trade reaches $207 billion in six months – Ambassador
Former lawmaker, who represented Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has accused three ex-officials of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of selling the party to President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC. Melaye made the allegation during an interview on the Kaa Truths podcast. According to him, the former acting National Chairman of […] Dino Melaye names politicians who ‘sold’ PDP to Tinubu
The Imole Campaign Council, TICC, has raised the alarm over an alleged presence of more than 10 black Hilux vehicles around the residence of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun. Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesperson for TICC, the campaign council for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party […] Osun Speaker’s residence surrounded – Adeleke’s TICC raises alarm [VIDEO]
Galatasaray president, Dursun Özbek has said the club won’t entertain any offer for Victor Osimhen this summer, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen has been linked with Premier League champions, Arsenal this summer. The Gunners are reportedly willing to offer Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri as part of the deal. Saudi club, Al-Hilal are also rumoured to […] Transfer: Galatasaray president, Özbek rules out Osimhen sale
Nigerian content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has copied his wife, Jarvis’ new hairstyle after she faced mockery from some Nigerians over her decision to cut her hair. Peller shared a video of himself getting the same hairstyle, explaining that he wanted to surprise Jarvis after seeing the reactions to her new look. […] ‘Una dey whine my baby’ – Peller copies Jarvis’ hairstyle after backlash
Voters in Osun State turned out early on Saturday to exercise their franchise in the governorship election, with some prospective voters waiting for the arrival of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, officials and election materials. As of 7:13 am, voters were seen waiting at Gulf Junction, Ogo Oluwa Ward 4, Unit 2, Osogbo, the […] Osun election: Voters turn out early, wait for INEC officials [Video]
Over hundred intending voters allegedly imported by an Accord Party member ahead of the gubernatorial election in Osun State have been arrested. The voters carrying new Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, were camped at the residence of one Hon Abiola Ibrahim ahead of the election. In a video clip going viral on social media, the alleged […] BREAKING: Osun decides: Over 100 ‘imported’ voters arrested with new PVCs
Investors in the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, recorded a massive loss of N3.8 trillion in four trading sessions, ending the week on a bearish note after the management paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Data from the NGX showed that from Tuesday to Friday, the Nigerian stock market continued its decline, shedding a […] NGX investors lose whopping N3.8 trillion after Tinubu visit
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has rescued the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate in Abeokuta from possible forfeiture and transformed the once-stalled project into a 108-unit modern residential community. The estate, located along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, is scheduled to be commissioned on Tuesday by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Inherited by the Abiodun administration […] Abiodun saves Buhari Estate from forfeiture, delivers 108 homes
Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, has predicted how many more years Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo will keep playing football. Evra and Ronaldo were former teammates at Manchester United during their time together at Old Trafford in the past. Evra, 45, retired from football in 2019, while Ronaldo, 41, meanwhile, is gearing up for another […] Evra predicts how many more years Ronaldo will keep playing football
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Saturday expressed confidence that the ongoing governorship election in the state would be peaceful and that he would emerge victorious. Adeleke spoke shortly after casting his vote at Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […] The post Osun election will be peaceful, I will win – Adeleke appeared first on Vanguard News.
Hundreds of Afghans gathered around a square beside the former US embassy, with men, boys and young girls packed into pickup trucks and waving white Taliban government flags. The post Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan appeared first on Vanguard News.
"The Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian," Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on X. The post Iran fires back at Trump’s threat to declare Hormuz a US territory appeared first on Vanguard News.
Romero arrives days after compatriot and fellow World Cup-winning defender Nahuel Molina left Atletico for Serie A side AS Roma, for a fee reported to be 17 million euros. The post Atletico complete €40m Romero signing from Tottenham appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has arrested a serving member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, alongside 146 suspected electoral mercenaries camped at his residence in Ikire. The lawmaker, who represents Irewole/Isokan State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, was arrested on Friday night during […] The post Video: Police arrest Accord Party lawmaker with over 200 PVCs, 146 mercenaries appeared first on Vanguard News.
More than 20 people have reportedly been killed in Kokoli community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, in a fresh outbreak of violence between rival local groups. The post Over 20 killed in Niger community, households flee as violence escalates appeared first on Vanguard News.
In Ede, some voters were at their polling units as early as 6:40 a.m., while vehicles were seen conveying voters and National Youth Service Corps members to different locations from about 6:30 a.m. The post Updated: Gov Adeleke casts vote in Ede appeared first on Vanguard News.
Residents of Ede in Osun State on Saturday trooped out to various polling units to exercise their civic rights in the ongoing governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as early as 6:30 a.m., vehicles were seen conveying voters and some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to different polling units ahead […] The post Osun Election: Ede voters troop to polling units appeared first on Vanguard News.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by suspected bandits on construction workers at Tsatsunbe village in Southern Kebbi State, rescuing the workers and recovering three motorcycles abandoned by the attackers. The post Troops repel bandits’ attack on construction workers in Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.
At Ward D1, Unit 8 in Ilesa West council area, INEC officials were on the ground, while voters were seen checking their names on the pasted voters’ list. The post Osun election: Early turnout of voters, heavy security presence in Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa appeared first on Vanguard News.
Armed military personnel on Saturday took over the road leading to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along Abere Road in Osogbo, Osun State. The soldiers were stationed along the route and were seen stopping and frisking motorists and searching vehicles plying the road. Some residents travelling through the area were also […] The post Osun Election: Soldiers restrict movement along INEC Office Road appeared first on Vanguard News.
Elderly men and women, as well as physically challenged persons, were among voters who turned out early on Saturday to cast their ballots in the Osun State governorship election. The aged voters were seen at various polling units across the state, joining other residents to exercise their franchise and elect the next governor of Osun. […] The post Osun election in photos: Elderly, physically challenged voters turn out appeared first on Vanguard News.
Arday's family criticised what they called a "campaign of harassment" that followed allegations about his academic work and personal life. The post Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead appeared first on Vanguard News.
The campaign council alleged that the security personnel arrived at the Speaker’s residence in more than 10 black Hilux vehicles and subsequently surrounded the premises. The post Armed personnel have surrounded Osun Speaker’s residence – Adeleke camp appeared first on Vanguard News.
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing. The post Powerful earthquake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations appeared first on Vanguard News.
“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. "Nigeria vs Morocco" became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026. The post World Cup, Super Eagles’ AFCON heartbreak, others dominate Google searches appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Dickson Omobola The decision of aviation unions to picket Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, Tuesday, has elicited sharp criticism from stakeholders in the country’s air transport sector, with many saying the action constituted serious safety and security concerns. From the early hours of Tuesday until about noon, members of the National Union of Air […] The post Outrage grows as stakeholders raise airport security, safety concerns over picketing of Air Peace appeared first on Vanguard News.
The two Koreas remain technically at war because their 1950-53 conflict, triggered by a North Korean attack, ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty. The post S’Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War appeared first on Vanguard News.
The ordeal reaches a painful climax on the roughly two-kilometre stretch from Okwe Junction to the New Building Materials Market The post 2km of Chaos: How Asaba-Onitsha Expressway punishes road users, businesses appeared first on Vanguard News.
For the newlyweds, the real ceremony begins after the celebration - with rent, food, electricity, healthcare, transportation, employment and, eventually, cost of raising children The post More knocks on Kano mass wedding: ‘Same compassion should go to schools, hospitals’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Taliban government marks five years in power in Afghanistan with military parades and celebrations, despite critics decrying tightening restrictions. L Read More: https://punchng.com/taliban-celebrates-five-years-in-power-with-military-parades-celebrations/
Governor Ademola Adeleke casts his vote in the ongoing Osun election, seeking re-election on the Accord Party platform. Follow live updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-gov-adeleke-casts-vote-at-his-polling-unit/
Anambra businessman and a reverend sister, abducted in Ifite-Awka, have been released after a reported N1.5 billion ransom payment. Police investigate the Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister/
Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled a bandits’ attack on construction workers in Kebbi, rescuing them and recovering abandoned motorcycles. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-repel-bandits-attack-in-kebbi/
Police confront Osun lawmaker Abiola Ibrahim over a large gathering of voters at his residence during the Osun election, raising concerns about electoral m Read More: https://punchng.com/video-osun-poll-police-confront-lawmaker-over-gathering-of-voters-in-residence/
Ad hoc staff of INEC arrived early at polling units in Ilesa for the Osun 2026 governorship election. Accreditation has begun, with voters checking registe Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-osun-2026-early-arrival-of-inec-ad-hoc-staff-in-ilesa-accreditation-begins/
Voters in Ede, Governor Adeleke’s hometown, showed early enthusiasm for the Osun 2026 election, with high turnout reported across polling units. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-voters-turn-out-early-in-adelekes-hometown/
Adeleke campaign raises alarm as Osun Speaker’s residence is surrounded by armed personnel on election day, preventing movement. Clarification sought. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-speakers-residence-surrounded-by-armed-personnel-says-adeleke-campaign/
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Afrobeats star Davido alleges soldiers are trying to prevent his entry into Osun State during the governorship election, despite statewide movement restric Read More: https://punchng.com/gov-poll-soldiers-trying-to-block-me-from-entering-osun-davido/
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War, despite Pyongyang’s deepening ties with Russia. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-korea-president-proposes-talks-with-north-to-end-korean-war/
Peter Obi visits communities in Benue State affected by recent attacks, urging the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-obi-visits-benue-attack-victims-urges-fg-to-act/
Nigerian professor Ibrahim Abubakar has been appointed CEO of CEPI. Learn about his background, research, and global health contributions in this profile. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-professor-ibrahim-abubakar-appointed-cepi-ceo/
A powerful 7.7-magnitude Indonesia earthquake off Flores island sparked mass evacuations and a tsunami warning. Learn about the impact and aftermath. Read More: https://punchng.com/powerful-earthquake-sparks-mass-evacuations-in-indonesia/
WAEC extends 2026 GCE registration deadline to August 28. Prospective candidates can now complete their WAEC GCE registration for the computer-based exam. Read More: https://punchng.com/waec-extends-2026-gce-registration-deadline-to-august-28/
Euro 2020 champion Ciro Immobile announces his retirement from professional football at age 36, citing physical pain and family time. Read More: https://punchng.com/euro-2020-winner-ciro-immobile-retires-at-36/
Abia State Governor Alex Otti clarifies his stance on the Enyimba Economic City project, insisting on transparency and proper execution for the development Read More: https://punchng.com/im-not-against-enyimba-economic-city-project-otti/
Olomo, a US-born Nigerian, shares her journey of tracing her ancestry, which led her to the Senlu Royal House of Imota in Lagos State. Discover her inspiri Read More: https://punchng.com/my-ancestry-search-ended-in-lagos-royal-family-us-born-nigerian-olomo/
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked Kebbe town in Sokoto, killing four soldiers and looting shops. Get the latest details on the Sokoto attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/lakurawa-terrorists-kill-four-soldiers-in-sokoto/
A fresh internal crisis brews in the NLC as the national secretariat queries its Lagos chairman over her involvement with a pro-Tinubu group, Working Peopl Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-moves-against-pro-tinubu-group-queries-lagos-chairman/
NUPRC is consulting on a domestic crude oil swap to cut supply costs and ensure more crude is available to Nigerian refineries. Learn more about this initi Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-plans-crude-swap-to-boost-refinery-supply/
The EFCC has arraigned Lawal Musa for allegedly defrauding individuals of N56 million under the guise of facilitating the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage. Learn more Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-man-over-n56m-pilgrimage-fraud/
A Nigerian man has been arrested in India for an alleged love scam, defrauding a victim of N98.1m. Learn more about the cyber fraud operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/india-nabs-nigerian-man-over-love-scam/
The SEC has frozen assets linked to six individuals and three entities designated as terrorist financiers by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee. Read More: https://punchng.com/sec-freezes-assets-allegedly-linked-to-six-terrorist-financiers/
Ahead of today’s Osun governorship election, APC and Accord Party face accusations of widespread vote-buying, offering up to N20,000 per vote. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-apc-accord-wage-n20000-per-vote-war/
The Federal Government and key stakeholders are developing a new National Peace Policy to strengthen conflict prevention and resilience across Nigeria. Lea Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-stakeholders-to-develop-new-national-peace-policy/
Nigerian students under the BEA scholarship scheme demand full 2025 stipends, expressing concern over budget cycle closures. Learn about the ongoing paymen Read More: https://punchng.com/bea-scholars-demand-2025-full-stipends/
The G-100 has shifted the opposition summit to August 31, 2026, allowing parties like Atiku and Obi to consult further on a united front for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-obi-others-summit-shifted-to-august-31/
INEC announces political parties will conduct primaries in newly restored Delta and Kogi constituencies between August 21-25, 2026. Get details on the new Read More: https://punchng.com/parties-to-conduct-primaries-in-new-delta-kogi-constituencies/
Nigeria’s humanitarian funding increased by $17.9m in two months, making it the highest-funded country in West and Central Africa. Learn more about the ris Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-humanitarian-funding-rises-17-9m-in-two-months/
.Cautions against bad handling, transport of medicines Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed Deleject Disposable Needles safe for use. It
Sumaina Kasim in Abuja The Director General, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr., has warned that the proposed reduction of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) from six per
.Aircraft to commence operations ahead of Christmas Charles Ajunwa Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has conducted a pre-delivery inspection of Ibom Air’s latest brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft and
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, Julius Bokoru, has questioned the pattern and sourcing of
Saturday 15, August 2026 9:10AM Early Turnout of Voters, Heavy Security Presence in Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa The Osun governorship election commenced peacefully on Saturday, with heavy security presence observed around
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja A former national President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) Williams Akporeha, has kicked against a directive by the Nigeria Labour
Chief Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, chairman of Jezco Group of Companies, popularly known as Jezco, has regained his freedom after spending several days in the custody of his abductors. Ezeokafor, who
By Mobolaji Sanusi “Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be.”— Sydney J. Harris (1917-1986). After
*Tinubu to INEC, security agencies: Ensure peaceful, transparent election *PDP, APM candidates step down for Adeleke*Police announce 42-hour movement restriction*Let ballot, not violence decide, IPCR declares Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha,
*Recalls Gen. Vatsa’s denial before inquiry linked him to 1985 coup plot Laleye Dipo in Minna and Chuks Okocha in Abuja As investigations into an alleged plot to overthrow President
*Parties target grassroots mobilisation Chuks Okocha, Adedayo Akinwale and Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Ahead of the August 19, 2026 commencement of political campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly
*Recover 5 AK-47 Riffles, 2 pump action rifles, ammunition Gideon Arinze in Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested and paraded 14 kidnap suspects involved in various kidnap operations
·Personally deposes to affidavit, asks INEC to produce Tinubu’s CF001 records Chuks Okocha in Abuja The 2027 presidential contest has taken a contentious turn, with former Vice President and presidential
Omolabake Fashogon with agency report Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s planned October Initial Public Offering (IPO), which could become Africa’s largest, is designed to let Nigerians share in the company’s growth, its CEO,
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has rescued the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate in Abeokuta from possible forfeiture and transformed the once-stalled project into a 108-unit modern residential community. The
.Inaugurates renovated alternative high school for girls in Agboju, Lagos Deji Elumoye in Abuja Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu Tinubu, has expressed her renewed commitment towards giving errant girls
•Says commission uncovered payroll fraud involving family members •Tracked 4,582 public projects valued at over N22.53 trillion, saved N385.62 billion for government, projects worth N507.04 billion returned to construction sites
• Admits blockchain into its accelerated regulatory incubation programme Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja and Emma Okonji in Lagos The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed Capital Market Operators (CMOs) to
Linus Aleke in Abuja The federal government has reinforced its defence and security partnership with the United States Government with a view to deepening military-to-military relations and strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation between
Alex Enumah in Abuja A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has restrained the Imo State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, other security agencies and the Chairmen of
Linus Aleke in Abuja The federal government has called on youths to participate actively in the Nigerian electoral process with a view to driving the economic growth and development agenda they
Sunday Ehigiator President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to channel their wealth, expertise and global networks into productive investments in Nigeria, saying their success abroad should
David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka Daughter of Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, the kidnapped businessman and Chairman of Jezco Group, Blessing Ezeokafor, who is said to be the first child of the victim has
James Sowole in Abeokuta The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, has intercepted smuggled goods worth N3.57 billion in duty-paid value. The Acting Area Comptroller of the Command, Mr. Olukayode
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The federal government and Nestle Nigeria Plc have launched a nationwide water quality advocacy campaign aimed at tackling unsafe drinking water and taking water safety education directly
Voters across Ilesa on Saturday turned out in large numbers to exercise their franchise in the ongoing governorship election. At read more Osun Decides: Massive turnout as voters arrive early at Ward 8, Unit 7, Ilesa East polling unit
On paper, Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State sets the stage for mass citizen participation, boasting a roll of over read more Osun’s voter turnout has fallen in three straight years. Violence threatens a fourth
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Ademola Adeleke, Osun State Governor and Accord Party candidate, has cast his ballot as voting gets underway in the 2026 read more Governor Adeleke casts vote as Osun governorship election gets underway
The Imole Campaign Council, which backs Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has called on security agencies to maintain neutrality and read more Adeleke Campaign Council urges Ribadu, Police to remain neutral in Osun election
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