NPERA commences operations as port economic regulator
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has formally commenced operations, ushering in a new era of economic regulation designed to make Nigeria’s ports more transparent, competitive, predictable and efficient. The agency’s commencement follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026, which established NPERA as […]
24 killed, many injured in fresh Plateau attack
JOS—No fewer than 24 persons have been killed and several others injured following gunmen attack on Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Junaidu emerges CVSN Provost, pledges reforms in veterinary sector
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Professor Abdulkadir Usman Junaidu of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has emerged as the new Provost of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria (CVSN), pledging to reposition the institution and strengthen specialist veterinary practice in the country. Junaidu, a Professor of Veterinary Public Health, emerged from an election conducted […]
NSCDC, Sokoto Govt strengthen security partnership, Ajayi says
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining its frontline role in protecting lives, critical national assets and communities in Sokoto State, even as the state government continues to provide operational support to security agencies. The NSCDC State Commandant, Mr A.A. Ajayi, stated […]
IBB, IGP, Ike Nwachukwu, Osoba, Obaigbena, others for ‘Vanguard at 40’ book launch
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, retd, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ex-Minister of External Affairs, General Ike Nwachukwu, retd., and former Ogun State governor, Chief Segun Osoba and Publisher of ThisDay/Arise Media, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, are among the eminent Nigerians expected at the 40th anniversary book launch and reunion of Vanguard Newspapers. The […]
Suspected B-Haram terrorists kill police inspector, seven others in Adamawa
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Monday night attacked Gaya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing a police inspector and seven civilians. Chairman of Hong council, Aliyu Sa’ad, confirmed the attack, yesterday. Sa’ad said the attackers invaded the community at night, set two houses ablaze and killed eight people. He said: “The attackers […]
