Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight
Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa's expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1.
2027: Afenifere cautions political actors against Faith-based exclusion
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, the Kwara State chapter of Afenifere has cautioned political actors against what it described as the growing risk of faith-based exclusion in the state’s political space. Chairman of Afenifere in Kwara state Chief Lekan Alabi in a statement issued to Journalists in […]
Police to invite Pastor Okafor for questioning over alleged scandal
There were strong indications yesterday that the Lagos State Police Command might invite the Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, for questioning.
Police reaffirm Kaduna ban on heavy-duty trucks in metro areas
The Police Command in Kaduna State says the state government’s directive banning the movement of heavy-duty trucks within the metropolitan areas is still on. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, stated in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna. Hassan said,” The Command has observed with dismay that some truck drivers are flagrantly violating this […]
I’m among those marked by U.S for elimination – Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has claimed that he was allegedly listed for elimination as a Boko Haram figure on the same day the United States conducted an air strike in Nigeria.
Lagos CP never ordered probe into Pastor Okafor’s sexual harassment claims — PRO
By Efe Onodjae Lagos— The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, ordered an investigation into alleged sexual harassment involving Pastor Chris Okafor, describing the claims as false and misleading. Speaking with Vanguard via phone, the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Adebisi Abimbola, clarified […]
NEMA deploys emergency team after Yobe boat mishap, 25 dead, 13 rescued
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed an Emergency Response Team (ERT) to Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State following a tragic boat mishap that left 25 people dead and 13 others rescued.
We’re not opposed to FG Highway but wrong use of ancestral land – Ekid people
By Kehinde Folarin Abuja: The Ekid people of Akwa Ibom State say they are in support of the Federal Government highway running from Lagos to Calabar, which also passes through Akwa Ibom State. The people in a statement made available to Vanguard in Abuja on Sunday, said they were however opposed to the wrong use […]
2027: Rivers APC will follow Wike’s directives – Official
Otobo assured Wike that the people would not fail him because of the landmark achievements recorded in the LGA during his tenure as governor of the state.
Ekiti Poll: PDP, ADC question Deputy Governor Afuye’s WAEC certificate
As the June 20, 2026 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State approaches, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have raised concerns over the authenticity and validity of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate, Monisade Afuye.
Niger Governor condemns terrorist attack on Borgu communities
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has expressed deep sadness over the terrorist attack on communities in the Borgu Local Government Area, which occurred on Saturday.
