Vanguard also reports that, days before its National Convention at Eagle Square, the ruling All Progressives Congress is grappling with a deep internal crisis, as some aspirants claim they are being deliberately excluded from the race by being denied nomination forms.

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has debunked reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap in the Sabon Gida area in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Iran on Monday threatened to deploy “naval mines” in the Gulf if the United States and Israel were to attack any of its coasts or islands.

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised dozens of armed bandits in the notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji’s camp.

“The global economy is facing a major, major threat today, and I very much hope that this issue will be resolved as soon as possible.

Benchmark US oil contract WTI was up Monday after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz or face decimation of its energy infrastructure and Israel warned the war would continue for several more weeks.

…As community banishes him By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The people of Ohatekwe Ukawu in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have banished a 20-year-old man, Damian Oforbuike, for allegedly killing his mother. It was gathered that Oforbuike attacked his mother, Onyemaechi, with a machete, an incident that has thrown the community into mourning. Sources […]

Comrade Digbopho Tenyo, an indigene of Otughievwen Community in Ughelli South LGA, has urged the Electoral Committee Chairman, Mr. Gabriel Mukoro, and Secretary, Chief Samson Janughan, to avoid linking Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s name to alleged irregularities in preparations for the community’s leadership election. In a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, Tenyo expressed concern […]

Lawson gave a detailed account of the government’s ongoing security efforts, describing Aiyedatiwa’s approach as strategic, coordinated, and driven by genuine concern for the peace and well-being of every resident.

By Ephraim Oseji A human rights lawyer, Christmas Akpodiete, has commended United States President, Donald Trump, for what he described as decisive and courageous action against Iran, saying the move represents a major step toward global peace and security. Akpodiete, in a statement on Monday in Washington, said the President’s intervention in Iran in 2026 […]

The British Pound Sterling showed resilience against the Nigerian Naira in today’s trading session, reflecting the broader strength of the UK currency on the global stage and the current liquidity dynamics within Nigeria’s foreign exchange ecosystem.

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – FOLLOWING the assault on women and girls during the Ozoro Festival in Ozoro, the headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, a gender-based Nongovernmental organization, Gender Mobile Initiative, GMI, Monday, demanded urgent audit of traditional and cultural practices in the country. GMI expressed displeasure and condemned the […]

The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady path against the United States Dollar at the start of the new trading week, as activities in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market reflect the ongoing impact of recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy shifts.

Cartoon: Aunty Kem bade no luck

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted about 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products and arrested eight suspects in Rivers.