Police rescue stolen newborn in Benue, arrest 11 suspects
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command has rescued a newborn baby allegedly stolen shortly after delivery at a healthcare facility in Gboko and arrested 11 suspects in connection with the incident. The baby was reportedly recovered from the custody of the alleged principal suspect and subsequently reunited with the mother. The State […]
Lookman takes over no. 11 shirt at Atlético Madrid
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has officially been assigned the iconic No. 11 shirt at Atlético Madrid ahead of the 2026/27 LaLiga season.
State Police: Presidential panel extends deadline for memoranda
…Sets August 21 deadline for submissions By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA: The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation to Friday, August 21, 2026. The submissions are to be made by 5 p.m. West Africa Time (WAT). The extension […]
LPP to INEC: Respect court victory, treat us like other parties
…Proposes elected President, six Vice Presidents from geopolitical zones …Advocates single, non-renewable six-year tenure for President, Vice Presidents By Henry Umoru ABUJA: The Liberation People’s Party (LPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to respect and fully give effect to the party’s victory as established by the Court of Appeal judgment delivered […]
ASUU GSU threatens indefinite strike over unpaid allowances, wage arrears
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University (GSU) Branch, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Gombe State Government to resolve its outstanding demands or face a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike. The branch Chairman, Dr Mustapha Shehu Muhammad, disclosed this while speaking with Vanguard in Gombe […]
Aiyedatiwa signs Ondo Electricity Sector Amendment Law
—Sets up electricity regulator, market operator By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE: Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has signed the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, into law, strengthening the legal and institutional framework for electricity generation, transmission and distribution in the state. The legislation, passed by the Ondo State House of Assembly, […]
