The House of Representatives Committee on Disability has announced plans to investigate procurement processes and project implementation at the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) following concerns raised by stakeholders.

The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has downplayed the recent defection of some of its members to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the party remains strong and united.

Meanwhile, when Vanguard visited the Murtala Muhammed Airport toll gate on Thursday, it was observed that the gates were unmanned.

Seven players banned for falsifying documents to play for Malaysia had their punishments slightly reduced on Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), but the country’s football association lost its appeal.

In 2026, the maritime landscape of the Middle East is defined by a massive shift from “coastal defence” to “blue-water power projection.”

Nigeria’s electricity supply will continue to worsen following the consistent decline in power generation.

Oil prices pushed higher while stocks dropped on Thursday as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war.

The US House of Representatives was expected Thursday to reject an effort to curb Donald Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran, as the president faces fierce criticism over launching the conflict without seeking approval from Congress.

The Federal Government has unveiled the full implementation of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD), a digital platform designed to standardise, verify, and preserve academic records across tertiary institutions, in a move aimed at curbing certificate fraud and enhancing the credibility of Nigerian qualifications.

In a statement, CAF said the decision followed consultations with FIFA and other stakeholders, stressing that the revised timeline would help ensure a successful tournament.