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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Akwa Ibom State Police Command says its operatives have recovered one Toyota Hilux with black bonnet, registration number NYA 399 AA, earlier reported stolen on 6 August 2026 along Udo Eduok Street, off Aka Road The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John who disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Monday said the suspects on […] Police recover stolen Hilux, arrest suspected cultist in Akwa Ibom
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By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has queried the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, over the imposition of a one per cent Capital Injection Fee and other charges on insurance companies undergoing recapitalisation. The query followed petitions by NICON Insurance Limited […] The post Insurance recapitalisation: Oyedele queries NAICOM over fees, escrow funds appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan; Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri; and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, have commended Azikel Group for its commitment to industrialising Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta region. The leaders spoke on Monday while inspecting […] The post Jonathan, Diri, Ogbuku hail Azikel Group’s industrialisation drive in Bayelsa appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The factional leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, in Anambra State has commissioned its newly acquired state secretariat in Awka, describing the development as a major step towards strengthening the party’s structure and unity in the state. The factional state Chairman, Mr Chukwudifu Patrick David, who spoke during the […] The post NDC faction commissions new secretariat in Anambra, passes vote of confidence on leadership appeared first on Vanguard News.
— Say payment was requested by workers, not vote-buying By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Organised labour unions in Osun State have defended Governor Ademola Adeleke against allegations that the N10,000 payment to workers was intended to induce them to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the August 15 governorship election. The unions, […] The post Osun Election: Osun labour leaders defend Adeleke over N10,000 palliative appeared first on Vanguard News.
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By Boluwaji Obahopo, LokojaThe Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 victims abducted along the Itobe–Anyigba highway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state after a fierce gun battle with their abductors.The victims, including two personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and three children, were rescued from the kidnappers’ custody following a […] The post Police rescue 15 kidnap victims after gun battle in Kogi appeared first on Vanguard News.
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By Godwin Oritse Operatives of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have intercepted 220 consignments of prohibited and smuggled goods with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N3.237 billion, while recovering N728.9 million in revenue. According to the statement signed by Hussaini Abdullahi, Chief Superintendent of Customs […] The post Customs FOU ‘A’ dismantles ₦3.24bn smuggling syndicate appeared first on Vanguard News.
…pledges open-door policing to tackle crime By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The new Commissioner of Police in Edo State, CP Patrick Daor, has pledged to adopt an open-door policing strategy to combat crime and strengthen public confidence in the state. Daor also assured residents that every Edo citizen would be treated with respect by […] The post I’ll ensure every policeman respects citizens — Edo CP appeared first on Vanguard News.
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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Indonesia’s anti-graft agency, Corruption Eradication Commission, KPK, has arrested and convicted hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites, including ministers, governors, lawmakers and judges, the Indonesian Ambassador’s representative, Mrs Tuty Dityawanty, said Monday. The disclosure came as Nigeria’s anti-corruption authorities sought lessons from Indonesia’s experience in tackling graft, with the emphasis on what […] The post Indonesia’s anti-graft KPK jailed hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites — Envoy tells ICPC appeared first on Vanguard News.
Abdollahi had previously led the Khatam al-Anbiya, Iran's inter-branch central military command tasked with coordinating operations. The post Iran supreme leader names Guards general Abdollahi military chief appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Subsidy Removal Best Thing To Happen To Nigeria, Tinubu Deserves Commendation — NRS Chairman Channels Television
Tinubu’s subsidy removal, FX reforms, stabilising Nigeria’s economy – Zacch Adedeji Premium Times Nigeria
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(PREVIEW) Nigeria, Cameroon clash: Key WAFCON stats, head-to-head Punch Newspapers
Women's World Cup 2027: Nigeria 'still have hope' after Wafcon 2026 exit BBC
Groups urge Tinubu to reject tobacco control amendment, demand fresh legislative review Premium Times Nigeria
Presidency, Atiku in fresh war of words over killings Punch Newspapers
Tinubu welcomes Nigeria into World Energy Council The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky BBC
Nigeria marries 1,500 couples in mass wedding dw.com
Nigeria mass weddings ease financial burden for couples Al Jazeera
Nigeria’s condition in debate: Reviewing the bishops–presidency conversation TheCable
Again, Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel pump price Daily Post Nigeria
Tinubu hails AfCFTA adoption of Nigeria’s customs modernisation model The Nation Newspaper
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Firm After AfCFTA Awards Billion-Dollar Customs Project Channels Television
Tinubu hails Customs’ modernisation model The Guardian Nigeria News
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Nigeria eliminated as Cameroon, Malawi reach WAFCON semis and World Cup Al Jazeera
EU pulls back from Nigeria’s 2027 election after two decades of observer missions, citing insecurity and hostile treatment Business Insider Africa
Nigeria’s economic recovery yet to reach households Business News Nigeria
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Nigeria 2027: Bishops clash tests Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket The Africa Report
Germany Deports 137 Nigerians in Five Chartered Flights Punch Newspapers
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Nigeria Targets Doubling Livestock Sector’s $32bn Economic Contribution Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria vs Cameroon highlights: Cameroon beat Super Falcons for Wafcon second round match BBC
Why NPFL clubs must take pre-season beyond Nigeria TheCable
Burkina Faso beat Nigeria to U-20 AFCON ticket Punch Newspapers
Wafcon 2026 semi finals: Nigeria Super Falcons and Black Queens of Ghana 2027 Women’s World Cup hope dey hang BBC
Nigeria withdraw from World Flag Football Championships in Germany over visa issues TheCable
Cameroon Vs Nigeria: Super Falcons Seek World Cup Ticket Against Indomitable Lionesses Channels Television
Experts Urge Investment in Youths to Secure Nigeria’s Future Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria’s solar boom runs on imports it can’t afford to cut Business News Nigeria
The pulpit and podium: Nigeria’s political economy of truth TheCable
Nigeria LNG bets on Train 7, new gas deals after revenue slips to $5.87bn The Africa Report
EU scales back 2027 Nigeria election observation over ‘hostile treatment’ of 2023 mission Business News Nigeria
Widower who lost wife and 6 children in attack remarries in Nigerian mass wedding for 1,500 couples AP News
NIA Unveils Strategy To Increase Insurance Penetration In Nigeria News Agency of Nigeria
Lai Mohammed, others urge standardization of Nigeria’s gastronomy sector Business News Nigeria
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Soldiers repel midnight terror attack in Borno Premium Times Nigeria
Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens Al Jazeera
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Church urges Nigerians to reject vote-buying, obtain PVCs The Guardian Nigeria News
ACPN Warns Pharmacist Exodus Threatens Nigeria’s Health Sector Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria must consolidate its startup leadership before the momentum slips Business News Nigeria
Nigeria’s ICC exit call: Pan-African youths throw weight behind Agbese The Guardian Nigeria News
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From Alte To Indigenous: How Nigeria’s Gen Z Is Making Clean Nutrition Cool Again Independent Newspaper Nigeria
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Nigerians’ Visa Applications To South Africa Almost Double Despite Attacks On Foreigners –Consul-General Moroe Sahara Reporters
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Fuel subsidy could have hit ₦53tn without Tinubu’s reform – NRS chair Punch Newspapers
More Nigerians borrow to build, buy homes as housing credit rises — CBN PM News Nigeria
Nigeria revives decade-old plan to sell stake in state-oil company Business News Nigeria
Bishop laments ‘two-tier’ system operation in Nigeria Champion Newspapers LTD
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Three Christians Killed in Plateau State, Nigeria morningstarnews.org
Nigeria’s housing crisis highlights untapped REIT market potential Business News Nigeria
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N70 Trn Nigeria’s Blue Economy Potential Attainable With Coordinated Implementation, Revenue Consolidation — SEREC Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Germany steps up deportation of Nigerians, sends 137 home PM News Nigeria
Nigeria’s BVAS needs an audit, not another assurance TheCable
Nigeria’s $20bn gas deals need pipeline security – Surveillance firm Business News Nigeria
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Dele Oye Urges Policy Consistency, Liquidity To Sustain Nigeria’s Global Stock Market Lead Arise News
Britain Should Have Stayed In Nigeria Longer – Kiddwaya modernghana.com
‘South Africa safe to travel to’ – Consul-General assures Nigerians vanguardngr.com
Nigeria risks nicotine addiction crisis if tobacco bill passed, group warns Business News Nigeria
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