…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 […]

…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 […]

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 […]

—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, […]

—We don’t know the source yet, Ondo govt says By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE: Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, have raised concerns over a persistent offensive odour that has enveloped parts of the metropolis for more than five weeks, urging the state government to urgently identify its source and address the situation. Some […]

Ede federal constituency has a total of 319,489 registered voters. This is a major advantage for the governor

The suit, marked HOS/M.157/26, was filed on August 12, 2026, at the Osogbo Judicial Division, three days before the August 15 election.

…Urges electorate to vote freely, wisely By Henry Umoru ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Osun State of adequate security during and after Saturday’s governorship election, urging voters to come out and exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation. Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign […]

…Vows fairness, transparency in tax administration By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is set to launch a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations in the coming weeks as part of efforts to deepen taxpayer awareness, promote fairness and strengthen public trust in Nigeria’s tax administration. The Tax Ombud […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), has urged African countries to develop indigenous defence technologies and reduce their dependence on imported military systems. Buratai made the call while speaking at a high-level panel at the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) in Kigali, Rwanda, where he warned […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC have called for the decentralization of campaign structures for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, insisting that political mobilisation must be driven from the polling units rather than from Abuja or state capitals. The stakeholders under the aegis of the Concerned National APC […]

Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa after admitting he joined Manchester United because they are a bigger club than his former team.

…As Council of the WISE condemns violence By John Alechenu ABUJA: Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, and members of the Council of the WISE of the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD) have urged security agencies to ensure peace and prosecute those responsible for attacks in Osun State ahead of […]

….Condemns cleric’s reported remarks, urges religious leaders to defend peaceful coexistence Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the Sultan of Sokoto and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly caution Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir over comments attributed to the Islamic cleric concerning Christians and Christianity. Fani-Kayode made the call in a lengthy […]

…Arrest car snatcher in fake military camouflage By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 18 suspected criminals and recovered 47 firearms of various calibres, 12 stolen vehicles and 420 rounds of live ammunition in operations conducted across the state between June and August 12, 2026. The State Commissioner of Police, […]