Troops intercept suspected ammunition courier, recover 250 rounds in Abuja
The suspect and the recovered ammunition, according to the sources, are currently in custody for further interrogation and investigation.
How I stopped Obasanjo’s impeachment — Ex-Lawmaker
A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Lasbry Amadi, has claimed he played a pivotal role in halting the 2002 impeachment plot against then President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing the episode as a critical moment for Nigeria’s fledgling democracy.
Abaribe reportedly defects from ADC to Labour Party
The Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has reportedly left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Labour Party (LP).
UAE calls new attacks ‘dangerous escalation’
The United Arab Emirates slammed the latest Iranian barrage targeting its country on Monday, calling the attacks a “dangerous escalation”.
‘We’ll stabilise PDP, win 2027,’ Turaki declares
Kabiru Turaki (SAN) on Monday assumed office as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Interim National Working Committee (NWC), pledging to steady the party and lead it into the 2027 general elections despite its deepening internal crisis.
FG raises alarm over fake news, seeks stronger media collaboration
By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration between the media, government institutions, and other stakeholders to tackle the growing spread of misinformation and disinformation, warning that unchecked falsehoods pose a threat to public trust and national stability. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Monday in […]
2027 polls: Why Nwoko is better representing Delta North than Okowa – Oganah
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a Public Affairs Analyst and Anioma indigene, Mr Tonnie Oganah, has said that Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial district will be more productive to Anioma people than under the leadership of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.
Alleged ₦15.66bn Fraud: Ex-Skye Bank chairman remanded in Kuje prison
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Apo, on Monday remanded a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, in prison custody over his alleged involvement in a N15.665 billion fraud.
FG demands probe into deaths of Nigerians in South Africa
The Federal Government has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa, even as it moves to accelerate the implementation of a bilateral Early Warning Mechanism aimed at addressing rising xenophobic tensions.
2027: Tinubu rejects lobbyists pushing for Desmond Elliot’s 4th term — Sources
The move by a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, to secure a 4th term has suffered a setback, Vanguard has learned.
Oil prices jump as Iran attacks UAE, US warships enter Hormuz
Seoul and Taipei hit record highs Monday as Asian traders joined the rally in tech shares, but US equity indices retreated from record finishes last week.
