The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has raised fresh concerns over the worsening impact of rising global oil prices on the nation’s economy, warning that businesses and households are facing mounting pressure as energy costs surge.

A former governorship aspirant in Plateau State, Brigadier General John Sura (rtd), has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

A Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos, has set aside its earlier ex-parte order authorising the arrest, remand, and wanted declaration of Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, also known as Hammed Ajiran.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening engagement with the academic and research community as Nigeria progresses toward a fully-fledged Inflation Targeting (IT) monetary policy regime.

The American, ranked 36th in the world, capitalised on a shaky start from Alcaraz to take the opening set and, despite a second-set setback, held his nerve in the decider to seal the biggest win of his career.

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 […]