South Africa repatriates over 25,000 ahead of anti-immigrant ultimatum
South Africa's national intelligence body said Monday that more than 25,000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests, with many others still awaiting departure.
FG approves ₦286bn maritime infrastructure, safety projects
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Government on Monday announced the approval of maritime infrastructure and safety projects valued at approximately ₦286 billion as part of efforts to enhance port operations, strengthen maritime safety, and safeguard Nigeria’s marine environment. The approvals were granted during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu […]
NIPSS denies security breach after gunshots near institute
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has dismissed reports of a security breach following gunshots heard near the institute late Sunday night, assuring that its facilities, staff and participants remain safe. The institute said there was no attempt to breach its security perimeter and that all […]
Tension in Ughelli North as suspected kidnappers kill guard, abduct teenager
By Akpokona Omafuaire UGHELLI- THERE is tension in Uduere community of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as suspected kidnappers killed a security guard kidnapped his 14-year old daughter. This is coming a week after herdsmen attacked and matcheted a young man at Edjekota Community. Though the report is sketchy, Vanguard learnt that […]
Police detain 36 over alleged child labour, street hawking in Anambra
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Police Command has taken 36 persons into custody over alleged involvement in child labour, street hawking and related forms of child exploitation. The individuals, aged between six and 44 years, include 29 rescued children and young persons, as well as seven adults undergoing investigation following their handover by the […]
APC using judiciary to undermine opposition, Obidient Movement alleges
,,,Says recent court rulings aimed at weakening opposition ahead of 2027 By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Obidient Movement has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using the judiciary to weaken opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement alleged that recent court decisions involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) were politically […]
World Cup: France won’t abandon attacking style against Sweden — Deschamps
Speaking ahead of the clash, Deschamps made it clear France would not sacrifice their attacking identity despite concerns over their defensive vulnerability.
Insecurity: FEC approves airstrip in Benue
Okays upgrade of snake-bite centre in Gombe, purchase of 10 blood clinic vans By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Tuesday approved the construction of an airstrip in Gboko, Benue State, to help security agencies confront security challenges in the state and the Middle Belt. The council also approved upgrading the […]
Benue Volunteer Guards rescue six-year-old kidnap victim, arrest suspect
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards (BSCPG) have rescued a six-year-old boy, Aondonenge Guda, from an alleged kidnap attempt in Buruku Local Government Area of the state and arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Desmond Kwaza. The suspect was apprehended last Friday at Tyowanye while allegedly trying to board a commercial […]
Agbakoba urges FG to shield key institutions from executive control
…Says state police alone won’t guarantee reforms By Olasunkanmi Akoni Constitutional lawyer and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has urged the Federal Government to complement its proposed state police reforms by constitutionally insulating key national institutions from executive interference. In a letter dated June 26, 2026, addressed to the Secretary to […]
APC Primaries: Reps member challenges Ekiti result, urges party to enforce electoral act
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kolawole Akinlayo, has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to strictly enforce the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, in resolving the dispute arising from the party’s primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II. Akinlayo, who […]
