…coincided. Sanwo-Olu commended the monarch for decades of distinguished service to Nigeria in various capacities, saying many people remain unaware of the enormous contributions he has made to national development. He recounted learning about the monarch's humble upbringing, including how he reportedly sold firewood to…

…be hoping to gain more first team experience at Lustenau. He arrived Hoffenheim from Nigerian Academy, Grassrunners FC in 2024. Chukwu has represented Nigeria at the U-20 level in the past. Transfer: Chukwu completes loan switch to Austrian club, Lustenau

…a life sentence in Sokoto prison following his conviction on terrorism charges by the Nigerian government, dissolved the 3rd Administration of the DOS, headed by Chika Edoziem. In its place, Kanu appointed a 4th Administration of the DOS led by Chris Nwaogu. Following the development, Edoziem released a statement to an…

…police for the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State. According to News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, as early as 8 a.m., when accreditation and voting were scheduled to begin, some traders in major markets across the Ado-Ekiti metropolis had already opened for business and were attending to customers. The Police Comm…

…over water retention observed on portions of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, assuring Nigerians that the project and other major legacy road projects of the Federal Government would be completed by 2031. Umahi gave the assurance on Friday during an inspection tour of Sections One and Two of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the air component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, has sustained relentless air operations against terrorists and armed bandits across the North West, delivering precision strikes on identified criminal enclaves while intensifying intelligence, surveillance and armed reconnaissanc…

Midfielder Omaka Anthony has left Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Rivers United, after seeing out his contract with the club. Anthony parted ways with the Pride of Rivers after one season in Port Harcourt. The midfielder had a short spell with Benin Republic side ASVO FC. His return to NPFL with Rivers Uni…

Nigerian content creator, Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi, popularly known as Officer Woos, has denied reports that he was arrested for drug trafficking. Reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, arrested Officer Woos for allegedly importing a substantial quantity of bread and brow…

The Anti-Robbery Squad of the Ogun State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran, has apprehended three suspects for armed robbery and vehicle theft across Abeokuta and its environs. The suspects are 38-year-old Ismaila Israel Sokunbi, the suspected kingpin Kayode Adeyemi, aged 37, and Kola Taiwo, 55. In a st…

Armed personnel of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, and the Amotekun Corps were on Saturday deployed to the polling unit where Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, was expected to cast his vote. Officials of the three security agencies arrived at the polling ce…

…the Transportation and Traffic Management pillar. Sanwo-Olu noted that Lagos remains Nigeria’s commercial and economic centre and is increasingly attracting investments in technology, financial services, innovation and entrepreneurship. He explained that the Omi Eko Project is a key component of the state’s plan to dev…

…manipulation involving unclaimed voter cards. "No opposition party can win election in Nigeria. Look at what INEC is doing in Ekiti. INEC is handing APC the voters cards that weren't picked up. “APC are now paying non-indigenes N20k to use those voters cards to vote for APC,” Fayose said. Watch video: Ekiti Decides: IN…

…officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that accreditation and voting are supposed to begin by 8.30 a.m. in line with the Electoral Act. A visit around the Ado-Ekiti metropolis, specifically Ward 7, polling units 2, 3, and 4, at Oke Ila, voters were se…

…he hasn’t been here. You cannot disenfranchise these people. It is sad for democracy in Nigeria.”

…the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that even as at 8 a.m., when the accreditation and voting were scheduled to commence, some traders at major markets in the Ado-Ekiti metropolis displayed their wares and attended to customers.NAN reports that t…

…to political leaders to tackle the worsening insecurity in the country, saying no Nigerian feels safe anymore. Speaking with Vanguard in Yoruba while awaiting accreditation at Polling Unit 001, Aye Ward, Aye Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the centenarian said she turned out to vote because she w…

…ward.” Andaha, who is also the Chairman of the Association of Local Government in Nigeria (ALGON) Nasarawa State chapter, said he is impressed by the process, which is orderly across his LGA. “Indeed, you can see it for yourself; every polling unit’s voting is ongoing now, and I want to tell you that voting is smooth a…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has twice requested the Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over allegations of a data breach. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, disclosed this in Abuja during a media parley to mark t…

…district on Saturday to ensure security during the election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the by-election is being held across the six local government areas of Okitipupa, Ilaje, Ese-Odo, Irele, Odigbo and Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo. A check by NAN correspondents in the Okitipupa metropolis revealed that many…

…atmosphere in the district had remained active ahead of the election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the by-election is being conducted to fill the vacant Senate seat formerly occupied by Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, who was recently appointed as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. The gover…

By Douglas Baye-Osagie As Nigerians watch the ongoing FIFA World Cup in hurt with the absence of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, a video has sparked discussion from one of the men who should be quietly easing himself out of the leadership system of Nigerian football. Amaju Pinnick, speaking recently on Arise TV on the affairs…

"Together, we are building a digitally inclusive Nigeria where every business can compete globally," the agency reiterated. More insights A key highlight of the launch was the announcement of the $20,000 pilot "Train-the-Trainer" programme, under which NITDA's DL4ALL network will deliver practical digital commerce trai…

…in the service." The statement further noted that Adeniyi would work closely with the Nigeria Customs Service Board during the transition period to address pending personnel matters and strengthen institutional continuity. He is also expected to oversee the promotion of qualified officers to the rank of Comptroller of…

Faithia Williams is a veteran Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and producer.Williams attended Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos before obtaining a diploma from Kwara State Polytechnic. In 2016, she furthered her education by studying Filming at Olabisi Onabanjo University. Her act…

…and support ongoing reforms aimed at improving the image and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force. The statement also provided official communication channels through which journalists and members of the public can reach the new Force spokesperson. "Members of the public and media stakeholders may contact the Forc…