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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The Kwara State Police Command says it has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate while allegedly attempting to withdraw ransom proceeds linked to the abduction of three people in Obudu Village, Ilorin East Local Government Area. The post Kidnapper arrested while withdrawing ransom in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The prosecution was handled by the Niger State Child Rights and Protection Agency (NSCRPA). The post Man gets 13 years, 20 strokes for sexually abusing 10-year-old appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A Nigerian Army battalion has begun operations in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, as part of a broader military deployment to strengthen security in Kwara South. The post Army battalion begins operations in Kwara South appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FIDA says women, children and other vulnerable people face a heightened risk of wrongful accusations, physical and sexual violence, and other forms of exploitation when communities resort to jungle justice. The post Women, children face higher risk of abuse from jungle justice – FIDA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
DRC has recorded 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths across five provinces and 53 health zones. The post DRC Ebola outbreak becomes second-largest on record – WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The NYCN described the rescue of the abductees and the recovery of the ransom fees as significant achievements in the ongoing efforts to strengthen security and safeguard all residents of the state The post Youth council applauds Mbah over rescue of Affa, Enugu Catholic Church abductees appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Bankole identified cannabis, tramadol and other opioids, codeine-based mixtures, cocaine, methamphetamine and substances sold as ecstasy among drugs of concern. The post International Youth Day: Group urges Nigerian youths to reject illicit drugs, demands more rehabilitation centres appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Justin Madugu has defended his team selection and tactical decisions, insisting Nigeria are focused on beating South Africa and keeping their 2027 World Cup hopes alive. The post Super Falcons coach Madugu fires back at critics ahead of South Africa World Cup play-off appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The organisations are calling for the immediate withdrawal of the Bill, warning that it could restrict civic space and put human rights defenders at risk. The post CSOs demand withdrawal of foreign aid bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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According to a communique issued at the end of the meeting, human resource shortages at health facilities remain a major constraint to routine and outreach immunisation across the three states. The post Stakeholders seek more health workers to boost routine immunisation in three northern states appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
"The troops also recovered one motorcycle and destroyed six others during the operation, while one soldier sustained injuries." The post Nigerian troops foil advance by terrorists riding about 200 motorcycles – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The 2027 Social Democratic Party, SDP, presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has alleged that law enforcement is being politicised in the August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State. Adebayo made the allegation on Thursday during a live interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show. He expressed concerns about the integrity of elections in Nigeria, pointing to […] Osun election: Law enforcement politicised – SDP chieftain, Adebayo
New payment rails, richer transaction data and growing integration demands are expected to push banks and fintech companies towards a new generation of modular banking platforms. By 2027, the technology debate in Nigerian banking is likely to move beyond mobile applications. Banks and fintech companies have spent much of the past decade improving the customer […] Nigeria’s banking technology market in 2027: The shift from digital channels to intelligent infrastructure
Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is not the major problem facing Nigeria. He argued that the main problem with Nigeria was institutional corruption, stressing that if Nigeria had a good judicial system, Tinubu wouldn’t have been able to contest for the presidency in the first place, due to the multiple […] ‘It’s not Tinubu’ – Femi Kuti reveals Nigeria’s real problem
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has urged her teammates to put behind them the disappointing defeat to Cameroon, DAILY POST reports. The 10-time African champions’ failure to beat the Indomitable Lionesses in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations cost them automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Justine Madugu’s […] ‘We’ll do our best’ – Ajibade fires warning to South Africa ahead playoff clash
Global demand for agricultural commodities continues to grow, and buyers are becoming more strategic about where they source their products. While countries such as Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and Ethiopia have long been recognized as leading suppliers of cocoa, coffee, and tea, Nigeria is steadily emerging as an important player in the global agricultural export […] Why global buyers are increasingly looking to Nigeria for premium agricultural commodities
Comedian and skit maker, Josh Alfred, popularly known as Josh2Funny, has shared his opinion on the rise of ‘brain-rot’ content creators and illiterate/semi-illiterate social media influencers in Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that rapper YCee sparked controversy after describing the rise of what he called brain-rot content creators and influencers as the ‘Olodo Uprising’. Reacting in […] ‘Comedy not supposed to be intelligent’ – Josh2funny defends ‘Olodo Uprising’
Across the world, governments are accelerating the transition towards biometric and digitally secure passports as international travel systems demand stronger identity verification, greater document integrity and more sophisticated safeguards against fraud. As border authorities increasingly rely on biometric technology and internationally recognised security standards, countries are modernising their passport systems to ensure their citizens can […] St Kitts and Nevis introduces mandatory biometrics for all citizens
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has taken its campaign for the promotion of Igbo language and culture to women’s meetings in communities across Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State. The chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dunukofia Chapter, Chief Uchenna Nwoye, led other executive members of the organisation on the campaign to sensitise women of […] Ohanaeze takes campaign for Igbo culture, language to women’s meeting
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies and political actors to ensure a peaceful and credible governorship election in Osun State. Obi made the call in a statement posted on his official social media page as the state prepares for the guber election, […] Osun election: Peter Obi warns against violence, urges respect for legitimate results
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping gang, identified as Sanda Aliyu, over an alleged plan to purchase an AK-47 rifle for N1.6 million in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. Aliyu was arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section on August 3, 2026, following actionable intelligence that […] Police nab suspected kidnapper attempting to purchase N1.6m AK-47 rifle
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has called for the immediate expulsion of the lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, over his comment urging supporters to kill Accord Party members. Adebayo made the call on Thursday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Arise Television’s […] Osun election: Expel Fadahunsi immediately – SDP’s Adebayo tells APC
Arise Television’s The Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has accused the Nigerian Government of applying double standards in handling inflammatory statements, saying people’s political, religious, and ethnic affiliations often determine what they can say without consequences. Oseni made the remarks on Thursday while reacting to the controversy surrounding Senator Francis Fadahunsi’s alleged comment about killing […] Gumi, Jingir, MC Oluomo, Fadahunsi can say what Nnamdi Kanu can’t in Nigeria — Rufai Oseni
Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have restored calm following a clash between farmers and herders in Dong Community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. A military source told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in a riverside area of the community. […] Troops restore calm after farmers, herders clash in Plateau
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The prize money for Paris Saint-Germain after defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup has been revealed. PSG defeated the Premier League club at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday to become the third club in the history of the competition to win the trophy back-to-back, joining Real Madrid and AC Milan. Two goals […] UEFA Super Cup: Prize money for PSG, Aston Villa after 2-1 win revealed
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have intercepted a planned acquisition of an AK-47 rifle in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The suspected buyer, identified as Sanda Aliyu, was arrested following actionable intelligence that exposed the alleged illicit arms transaction before its completion. Image maker of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, […] Police intercept suspected AK-47 procurement deal in Kwara
A young man identified as Shamsu Muhammad has died while in custody at the Gwauron Dutse Correctional Centre in Kano, following injuries reportedly sustained during an altercation with another inmate. According to a report by Freedom Radio, Shamsu was allegedly bitten on the leg by another inmate after he reportedly refused a demand for sexual […] Inmate dies in Kano correctional facility after alleged sexual assault
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has approved five air carriers for the 2027 Hajj operations. The post NAHCON approves 5 airlines for 2027 Hajj operations appeared first on Vanguard News.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will leave the Trump administration at the end of August, saying she wants to devote more time to her young children. The post Why I quit as White House press secretary – Karoline Leavitt appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Executive Chairman of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Hon. Dr Salisu Isah, has described the reconstruction of the 122-kilometre Mando-Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road as a historic intervention that would open a new chapter in the development of the area. The post N177bn road project: Birnin Gwari Chairman applauds Tinubu, Uba Sani, seeks more devt appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Sokoto State Police Command has on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on kidnapping and other violent crimes, recording major breakthroughs in separate intelligence-led operations that led to the arrest of two suspected kidnappers and the dramatic rescue of a 10-year-old boy abducted in Tangaza Local Government Area. The post Police rescue 10-year-old boy stuffed in sack, two suspects arrested appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Bank of England recently warned that British inflation was set to rise as the Mideast war keeps energy prices high. The post UK economy slows amid political unrest, Middle East war appeared first on Vanguard News.
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with Nigeria failing the minimum fiscal transparency requirements for the second consecutive year, with the US Department of State saying the country made no significant progress in improving its financial management and opening up its public finances in 2025. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Nigeria fails fiscal transparency test for 2nd year – US report appeared first on Vanguard News.
…Describe His Legislative Service as Outstanding Igbere traditional rulers in Bende Local Government of Abia State have thrown their weight behind the 2027 bid of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu to return to the parliament. Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers during Kalu’s courtesy call in […] The post Igbere Traditional Rulers back Kalu’s bid for another term appeared first on Vanguard News.
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated economic regulator for Nigeria’s port sector. The post Tinubu assents Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, said yesterday it has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged violations of data protection laws. Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the commission, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Efforts to get reaction of […] The post Accounts opening: NDPC probes Lotus Bank, UNILAG over unlawful use of students data appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States government has established a new inter-agency task force to clamp down on birth tourism, a practice where foreign nationals travel to the US primarily to give birth and secure American citizenship for their children. The Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, announced today by the Department of State under President […] The post US sets up task force to end birth tourism, revokes over 600 visas worldwide appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Anayo Okoli A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Barrister Ifeanyi Nworie, has called on the state police command to protect opposition parties, their members and journalists covering their activities. Nworie, a former PDP chairman in the state, made the call while condemning the alleged attack on PDP members and […] The post PDP chieftain urges Ebonyi police to protect opposition appeared first on Vanguard News.
Veteran Nigerian Juju and Highlife musician, Iyun Janet Ajilore, popularly known as Saint Janet, complained of chest pain and difficulty breathing shortly before she died, according to her children. The post Juju singer Saint Janet had difficulty breathing before death, children recount appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Geregu Power Plc has moved to reassure shareholders, investors, regulators and other stakeholders over concerns surrounding its bond repayment obligations, saying it is reviewing its financial commitments and remains committed to resolving outstanding challenges. The company’s clarification followed recent online publications raising concerns about its ability to meet its bond […] The post Geregu Power addresses concerns over bond repayment obligations appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Willy Mutunga was sworn in as the first Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya on June 20, 2011, under the country’s 2010 Constitution. Barely months in office, he took a revolutionary step with the enforcement of a reform policy that historically altered Kenya’s legal practice. Mutunga moved Kenya’s […] The post Benchers back CJN’s push to retire colonial titles appeared first on Vanguard News.
EFFURUN, Delta State Prospective students who missed the first Post UTME screening exercise of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, have been given another chance to pursue admission into the institution for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university has announced a supplementary screening exercise scheduled for August 24 and 25, providing a fresh […] The post FUPRE reopens admission window for candidates who missed first post UTME appeared first on Vanguard News.
Abdullahi argued that statements made by political leaders could influence how their followers interpret the limits of acceptable conduct during elections. The post ADC blames Tinubu for Fadahunsi’s ‘kill Accord members’ remark appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Godwin Oritse Crude oil and other refined petroleum products dominated import activities at the Lekki Deep Sea Port in the first week of August, accounting for 1,867,712 metric tonnes of crude oil-based products brought into the country through the facility. Shipping documents obtained by Vanguard showed that petroleum products dominated imports through the Lekki Deep […] The post Crude oil, aviation fuel top import chart at Lekki deep-sea port appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Udeme Akpan & Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nigeria’s daily oil production declined by four per cent in July 2026, to 1.67 million barrels per day (mbpd) from 1.74mbpd recorded in June, according to the latest production data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). However, the figures showed that Nigeria sustained production above the 1.5mbpd OPEC […] The post Oil output declines to 1.67m barrels appeared first on Vanguard News.
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By Babajide Komolafe AG Mortgage Bank Plc has significantly bolstered its liquidity position after investors completely snapped up its N3.97 billion Series 2 and 3 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance. By achieving a 100 percent subscription rate, the bank has secured critical, cost-effective short-term funding that will enable it to scale its mortgage financing operations and accelerate […] The post Investors snap up AG Mortgage Bank’s N3.97b CP with 100% subscription appeared first on Vanguard News.
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• Iran rejects claim, says waterway remains blocked until conditions are met •Only eight vessels transited on Tuesday, down from 130 daily before war • Six killed as Houthis strike
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Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has called on states to ensure full utilisation of available funds and prompt implementation of approved programmes to improve basic
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed reports of a disagreement between the state executive and the Rivers State House of Assembly over the 2026
Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has declared that the future of Gombe State must be shaped by its young people, stressing his administration’s commitment
Ayodeji Ake The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), has commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his swift intervention in the recent dispute involving the Association of Resident Doctors
• RHG chair says region must build integrated energy market Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja West Africa needs a $3 billion regional settlement facility, harmonised regulations and deeper cross-border integration to
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