NANS sets up committee for 2026 National Convention
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has inaugurated an Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC) to organise its 2026 National Convention, marking the beginning of preparations for a leadership transition in the student body. Chairman of the committee, Omotayo Oladele Samuel, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja, […]
Lagos Court remands seven for assaulting LAWMA operatives
The Special Offences (Mobile) Court in Ikeja Magisterial District has remanded seven individuals in a correctional facility for allegedly assaulting enforcement officers of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) during an environmental monitoring operation.
Enugu Police arrest 5,895 suspects, rescue 168 kidnap victims in one year – CP Giwa
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 5,895 suspects and rescued 168 kidnapping victims in the past year, the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, announced on Wednesday.
Insults, pressure pushed women into BBL – Nkechi Blessing
According to her, years of mockery and body-shaming created the very pressure that pushed many women to consider cosmetic procedures, particularly the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).
Ondo Govt bans night Okada operations, cart pushing as security clampdown intensifies
The Ondo State Government has announced a ban on night-time motorcycle operations and cart pushing in major urban areas as part of measures to tackle rising cases of kidnapping, armed robbery, and other criminal activities across the state.
Senate mourns soldiers killed in Kukawa attack in Borno
The Senate on Wednesday mourned the fallen soldiers in the Kukawa attack in Borno, expressing grave concern over the deadly assault on a Nigerian Army formation.
Senate urges military to strengthen counter-insurgency operations after deadly Borno attacks
The Nigerian Senate has called on the military to intensify counter-insurgency operations in the North-East, emphasizing the need for enhanced intelligence gathering, surveillance, and operational capacity to curb insecurity in the region.
Igbo Elders say restructuring is about justice, balance, not division
The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has stated that calls for the restructuring of Nigeria are aimed at strengthening federalism, national stability, and inclusive development, rather than promoting division.
Cross River Assembly calls for ban on illegal logging at Monolith Heritage sites
The Cross River State House of Assembly has urged the state government and the Forestry Commission to impose an immediate ban on illegal logging around the Monolith Heritage sites to protect these ancient cultural artifacts.
Iran won’t play at the World Cup — Sports Minister
Iran had been scheduled to face New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles on June 15 and 21 respectively, before taking on Egypt in Seattle on June 26 in the group stage of the tournament.
Lagos Assembly recommends relocation of Makoko residents to Epe
The Lagos State House of Assembly has recommended that residents affected by the demolition of waterfront communities in Makoko, Oko-Agbon, and Sogunro be relocated to a proposed low-cost housing estate in the Agbowa area of Epe.
FG unveils 82 Nigerian-authored textbooks to boost tertiary education
The Federal Government on Wednesday unveiled 82 academic textbooks authored by Nigerian scholars, in a major initiative aimed at strengthening teaching, learning, and research across the nation’s tertiary institutions.
Afrobeats dominated by Lagos, Yoruba culture – Omah Lay
According to Omah Lay, the roots of Afrobeats and the industry’s biggest opportunities are closely tied to Lagos.
Okorie warns APC should be concerned about rising defections
By John Alechenu, Abuja Chief Chekwas Okorie, founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has said that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should be concerned about defections into the party rather than celebrating them. Speaking in an interview with Vanguard in Abuja on Wednesday, Okorie expressed worry […]
Three more Senators dump PDP for APC
Ahead of the 2027 Presidential and general elections, three Senators have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Bandits kill three, injure 11 in Katsina – Police
He added that upon receiving the report, a joint team of security agencies, led by the DPO Musawa, quickly responded to the scene.
