The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said Nigeria’s democracy should be judged by its ability to deliver functional infrastructure and public services, rather than by elections alone.

“This has translated to a declaration of war on Nigerians, a war against participatory democracy. For the first time, the police were using compressed containers that penetrate through your skin. Over two people have collapsed, and we’re calling on Nigerians to head down to the National Assembly,” he said.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing critique against some opposition figures, accusing them of “grandstanding” and “deception” over their recent participation in protests for electronic transmission of election results.

The brutal attack on Woro and neighbouring villages left over 160 people dead, according to reports.

“In what can only be described as a split-second decision between captivity and survival, our driver acted with extraordinary courage, reversing toward the attackers and creating just enough space to escape.”

Raheem Okoya, the son of billionaire industrialist Rasaq Okoya, has declared his financial independence, emphasizing that he generates his own income and has successfully attracted investors to fund his music career.

Justice Goncalves said the visit was to solicit the support of the CJN to ensure the enforcement of judgements of the ECOWAS Court in Nigeria.

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – Three persons suspected to be cultists who were allegedly linked to last Friday’s cult-related killings in Benin City have been arrested in a joint raid by the Edo State Special Security Squad, ESSC, and operatives of the state Police Command. The suspects were arrested at Amagba and Obagie communities […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THERE was a scare at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday over the death of an infant allegedly linked to his taking of a dose of the Rubella measles vaccine which is currently being administered to children below 14 years old. Vanguard gathered that some children […]

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump would not succeed in destroying the Islamic republic, as talks between the two countries began in Geneva.

According to him, the Kogi Central Senator is not a member of the committee as such it would have been out of place to invite her to its meeting.

African Heads of State and Government issued a stark warning at the 39th African Union Summit that the continent risks losing decades of malaria progress without immediate and substantial new financing, as presented in the African Union Malaria Progress Report 2025.

The Labour Party in Oyo State has dismissed factional crisis in the state and expressed confidence in its victory at the 2027 general elections.

Workers in the food and beverage sector staged yet another protest at the office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), calling on the Federal Government to urgently intervene and protect their livelihoods.

“Two senators from Kogi are members. Indeed, Sen. Isah Jibrin is my vice-chairman of NCDC, while Sen. Sunday Karimi is a member.