Nigeria’s daily oil production rises by 2.3% to 1.74mbpd
Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Sunday showed that average crude oil production, excluding condensates, increased to 1.56 million barrels per day in June from 1.53 million barrels per day in May.
SSCE fee hike too high, says NAPTAN; NUT leaves decision to parents
By Adesina Wahab The National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has described the proposed increase in registration fees for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) as excessive. Speaking with Vanguard, Chairman of NAPTAN’s Board of Trustees, Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo, […]
Video: Oyo school principal’s husband dances at thanksgiving service after wife’s return
There was an outpouring of joy in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, as the husband of rescued school principal, Mrs Rachael Alamu, led a thanksgiving celebration following her release from captivity.
Otukpo killings: Benue deputy governor demands justice for victims
Ode said innocent citizens were brutally murdered in the early hours of July 12 by suspected armed herders.
Group rejects hike in WAEC, NECO fees, urges FG to reverse decision
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Campaign for Equal Rights and Opportunities for All Nigerians (CERON) has condemned the Federal Government’s approval of an increase in the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), describing the decision as insensitive to the prevailing economic hardship. The group said millions […]
FCC should adopt AI to strengthen fairness, transparency, says DBI
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), David Daser, has urged the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital technology and data-driven systems to enhance fairness, transparency and objectivity in public sector recruitment and compliance. Daser made the call while presenting a paper titled […]
NBA: No going back on July 18 polls, says electoral committee chairman Ejelam, SAN
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has doubled down on its plan to hold its 2026 national officers’ election on July 18, describing the date as sacrosanct. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the NBA, Chief Aham Ejelam, SAN, in a statement on Sunday, said the election date was fixed […]
Alleged fake agency scam: Police to arraign Adeniyi Adeyemi on Tuesday
According to the court documents, the witnesses listed in the case are the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila; Paul Emmanuel; Jeremiah Imoukhede; and Ituah Sylvester.
Nwabali returns to Chippa United five months after mutual exit
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has completed a return to South African side Chippa United ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Agric Ministry adopts NIMC identity system to verify genuine farmers
By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced plans to deploy the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)’s digital identity infrastructure to verify genuine farmers and improve the targeting of government agricultural intervention programmes. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this while receiving the Director-General of […]
Troops kill ISWAP cameraman, identify Palestinian terrorist trainer, Moroccan doctor in Borno
Troops of the 19 Brigade, Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have repelled an attempted infiltration by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters into Cross Kauwa community in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
INEC deadline: Parties report progress, raise concerns over candidates’ upload
By Henry Umoru, Abuja Political parties have given updates on the upload of their presidential and National Assembly candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal following the expiration of the July 11, 2026 deadline for submission. While the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) said they had made substantial […]
Gov Lawal unveils $200m Zamfara lithium processing plant
By Idris Salisu, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has inaugurated a $200 million lithium mining and processing plant in Boko Village, Zurmi Local Government Area, describing the project as a milestone in the state’s drive for industrialisation and economic development. The Zamfara Lithium Mining and Processing Plant is a joint investment by ZAM […]
Tank farm operators, unions responsible for Mile 2–Apapa traffic gridlock — Police
By Efe Onodjae The Ports Authority Police (Western Command) has distanced itself from the persistent gridlock caused by petroleum tankers along the Mile 2–Apapa–Kirikiri corridor, saying the root causes of the traffic congestion lie beyond the powers of the Police. Speaking in an interview with Vanguard, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, […]
2026 World Cup: FIFA issues Golden Boot update as Mbappe, Messi chase award
FIFA has confirmed that France captain Kylian Mbappé currently holds the advantage over Argentina skipper Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2027: INEC portal becomes first test of parties’ readiness
…PDP confirms upload of presidential, NASS candidates as INEC extends nomination deadline to July 14 …ADC, PRP report smooth exercise …Other parties battle procedural hurdles By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has successfully uploaded the names of its presidential candidate, running mate and National Assembly candidates to the Independent […]
