2027: SDP’s Adebayo faults Tinubu’s absence at National Peace Accord
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his absence from the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Iran blames US presence for Gulf waters pollution after oil spills
Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday blamed pollution in Gulf waters on US military operations in the region, after several oil spills were reported.
Nigerian newspapers review: Why Adeleke won again in Osun
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with an explainer on the reasons why Governor Ademola Adeleke defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) again in Osun State.
Firm seeks empowerment, healthy living for Women in grassroot community
Nigeria’s dairy firm from FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, Three Crowns Milk, celebrated thousands of mothers at the 2026 August Meeting in Owerri, Imo State, over the weekend, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to supporting women’s well-being and promoting healthier living. Recognised as one of the largest and most significant cultural gatherings in South-Eastern Nigeria, the August […]
19-year-old allegedly steals newborn baby in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, of Rikoto in Zuru Local Government Area, for allegedly stealing a newborn baby and presenting the child to her husband as her own.
‘No safe haven’ – Army draws battle line against Lakurawa terrorists
The Nigerian Army has drawn a fresh battle line against the Lakurawa terrorist group in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, deploying strengthened security measures to prevent further attacks and halt terrorist infiltration of vulnerable border communities.
‘Babangida impacted Nigeria distinctly’ – Tinubu celebrates ex-leader at 85
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), on his 85th birthday.
Why boat accidents keep happening in Nigeria – NSIB
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has attributed the recurring boat accidents across the country to the failure of passengers and operators to use life jackets, as well as unsafe navigation practices.
2027 Elections: Police to develop security road map at CARSPO 2026
The Nigeria Police Force is set to develop a comprehensive security road map for the 2027 general elections at its sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers scheduled to hold in Owerri, Imo State.
Concession of King’s College: Parents mobilise for protest
The controversy over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association, KCOBA, by the Federal Government may be far from over, as parents and other stakeholders are mobilising for a mass protest against the move.
India-Nigeria trade hits $9bn as firms deepen local production
By Yinka Kolawole India-Nigeria bilateral trade rose by 26 per cent to about $9 billion in 2025–26, from $7.13 billion recorded in 2024–25, as economic ties between both countries deepen beyond oil and commodities into manufacturing, healthcare, energy, technology and job creation. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abishek Singh, disclosed that more than 200 Indian […]
