Abia intensifies search for abducted pupils, reaches out to neighbouring states
Abia State Government has intensified efforts to rescue two school pupils allegedly abducted by a tricycle operator in Umuosu Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, saying it has expanded its security network beyond the state's borders in the search for the children.
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 […]
Tinubu swears in RMAFC, NPC commissioners ahead of FEC meeting
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in two commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and six federal commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The inauguration took place at the Council Chamber of the State House shortly before the commencement of […]
