The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it will intensify raids on identified drug hotspots in Edo State ahead of the July 11 local government election.

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched legal proceedings against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, over corruption allegations that he claims destroyed his chances of leading world football.

The Nigerian Army has warned that misinformation, disinformation and artificial intelligence–generated content now pose serious threats to national security, stressing the growing role of information management in modern warfare.

The former presidential candidate also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident and wished them strength as they receive treatment.

A bill seeking to re-establish and redesignate the Institute as the Chartered Governance Institute of Nigeria has scaled second reading in the Senate, in a move aimed at aligning Nigeria’s governance profession with global standards.

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that falsely portrays the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and misrepresents the leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, described the video as […]

By Dapo Akinrefon The Gani Adams and former Commander of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Ishola Williams, have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to urgently create a legal framework for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. The duo renewed calls for the creation […]

Pope Leo XIV held a surprise meeting with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium during his state visit to Spain, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

The Anambra State Government has announced plans to partner with the private sector to undertake mass housing projects aimed at addressing the state’s housing deficit and rising rental costs.

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — One person was killed and seven others injured after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded along the Bagega–Anka road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A resident of the area, Aminu Bagega, told Vanguard by telephone that the incident occurred at about 6:15 p.m. on Monday when […]

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to commence this week, one of the tournament’s biggest off-field controversies involves Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry into the United States despite being selected to officiate at football’s biggest event.

By Adeola Badru A woman who spent 14 days in captivity after being abducted in Ibadan, Oyo State, has recounted her ordeal, revealing that her family paid N15 million ransom to secure her freedom. The victim, who requested anonymity, spoke with Vanguard about the emotional and psychological trauma she endured following the abduction, which occurred […]

Warning the NDC against repeating what it described as the NNPP’s experience, the party said allowing Kwankwaso excessive influence would amount to “political suicide.”

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — A Federal High Court sitting in Gusau, Zamfara State, has adjourned a suit filed by APC Zamfara North senatorial aspirant, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, against the Independent National Electoral Commission, the All Progressives Congress and Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura to June 25, 2026. Shinkafi is challenging the alleged non-conduct of […]

The Senate has given the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company and the Rural Electrification Agency a one-week ultimatum to appear before it and respond to outstanding audit queries.