Police suspend political rallies in Osun LG over security threats
The Osun State Police Command has advised all political parties to suspend political rallies in Oriade Local Government Area, citing credible intelligence and rising security concerns that could trigger violence.
5 things to know about Somali referee Omar Artan denied US entry
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.
Oyo kidnap victim recounts 14-day ordeal, says family paid N15m ransom
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 […]
Kwankwaso still meddling in NNPP affairs despite exit, party alleges
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.”
Court adjourns Shinkafi’s suit against INEC, APC, Senator Kaura to June 25
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 […]
Senate gives BOA, NSPMC, REA one week to answer audit queries
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.
