Amusan wins women’s 100m hurdles at Paris Diamond League
Muslim cleric opposes pardon, reintegration of criminals
Terrorists kill Imam, 3 others, abduct 12 in Sokoto
Four get 95-year jail terms for rape in Niger
NDC judgment threatens Nigeria’s democracy, HURIWA warns
FCCPC to marketers: Cut petrol prices or face sanctions

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MACBAN Chairman’s Killing: No hiding place for perpetrators, SGF vows
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has vowed that those responsible for the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku, and his associate will be apprehended and brought to justice. Akume made the […]
Tension in Bayelsa community as women protest arrest of youths, clash with soldiers
Tension is mounting in the Biseni clan of Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State following the arrest of several youths and a confrontation between protesting women and security personnel that reportedly left at least four people injured.
Heavy rain triggers flash floods, gridlock across Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Motorists, commuters and residents were left stranded on Sunday after a torrential downpour triggered flash floods across several parts of Lagos, causing severe traffic gridlock and leaving many vehicles trapped on flooded roads. The heavy rainfall, which began around noon and subsided at about 3 p.m., inundated major roads across […]
Bokkos Killings: APC Chairman Yilwatda visits victims
…Donates Relief, Pledges Reconstruction By Golok Nanmwa JOS — National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, on Sunday visited Mushere Chiefdom in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State to sympathise with victims of recent attacks, distribute relief materials and pledge support for the reconstruction of affected communities. The visit […]
Abiodun hails IGP Disu, Ogun-Lagos Police over anti-kidnapping operation
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA — Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olatunji Disu, for initiating the joint Ogun-Lagos security operation, Operation Kosaye, describing it as a bold, proactive and intelligence-driven initiative that has significantly improved security across the two neighbouring states. The governor said the operation had recorded […]
INEC denied us access code for candidates’ nomination – NDC
…Says it is yet to respond to us …To be in Court today to file for a stay of execution of the Lokoja FHC ruling By Henry Umoru ABUJA-THE Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC said as a party, it has approached the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for the Access Code to enable it download its […]
Don’t stop praying for Nigeria, Gowon urges Christians
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has urged Nigerian Christians not to relent in praying for the peace, unity and progress of the country.
State Police Bill reflects national consensus, not political expediency — Senate
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, describing it as a product of national consensus rather than political cynicism. The upper chamber said the legislative initiative was born out of necessity and not political expediency, stressing that […]
80th Anniversary: Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hail Herbert Macaulay’s legacy
…Urge Investment in Education By Juliet Umeh LAGOS — President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said investing in education remains the most enduring way to preserve the legacy of Nigeria’s foremost nationalist, Herbert Macaulay, urging Nigerians to collectively prepare the country’s youthful population for future leadership. Represented by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, […]
World Cup: 2 countries end group stage without conceding a goal
Only two countries emerged from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup without conceding a goal, with Spain and Mexico boasting flawless defensive records.
Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in France
Mayor of the nearby city of Nancy, Mathieu Klein, said the victims “died in full view of their loved ones, who were preparing to film the tandem skydives”.
Robert Lewandowksi agrees to join MLS side Chicago Fire
Poland captain Robert Lewandowski is set to leave European football after reaching an agreement to join Chicago Fire FC from FC Barcelona.
Primaries: Purported list of successful candidates fake, unauthorised – APC
Morka called on members, stakeholders and the general public to disregard any publication or report announcing the outcome of the primaries.
Pharmacists ask Senate to stop NHFRA Bill, warn of fresh health crisis
In a petition to the Senate, and made available to Vanguard, the pharmacists described the bill as an unnecessary duplication of existing laws and regulatory structures, insisting that the National Health Act 2014 already provides enough legal backing for the regulation of health facilities nationwide.
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave – WHO
On Sunday morning, French health officials said there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in that country just since Wednesday.

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