…F, the Netherlands strengthened their chances of reaching the knockout stage with a commanding 5-1 victory over Sweden in Houston. Japan moved level with the Dutch on four points after thrashing Tunisia 4-0 in Monterrey, Mexico, in what was the 1,000th match in World Cup history. Vanguard News

…within the livestock value chain. In his welcome address, Professor Ahmed Bakori Mohammad, Katsina State Commissioner of Livestock Development, explained that the Ministry had already commenced sensitisation tours across the 34 local government areas to mobilise beneficiaries and ensure grassroots ownership of the goat…

…about the broader economic and diplomatic consequences of the crisis. According to Mmamoloko Kubayi, South African entertainers and businesses operating in other African countries have already begun experiencing setbacks, including cancelled events and declining patronage, amid growing criticism of the treatment of for…

…in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Kebbi State Police Command, SP Bashir Usman. According to the statement, the attackers stormed the community on the night of Saturday, June 20, 2026, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents. The police said the assailants burnt down an NSCDC che…

…A breakdown of the result scored by five other candidates showed that Chika Idoko Emmanuel of the African Democratic Party, ADC, polled 1,676 votes while Kingsley Aneke of Boot Party, BP, got 1607 votes. Other candidates are Ejike Simon Eze of Labour Party, LP, 1,027 votes, OssElias Okwudiri Ossai of the Nigerian Democ…

…chairman. Other elected officers include Musa Danji Mohammed, Vice Chairman; Nasiru Muhammad, Secretary; Musa Hosea, Assistant Secretary; Longs Lugnan Takdok, Public Relations Officer; Madinatu Alhaji Kabiru, Treasurer; Fonga Umaru Fonga, Welfare Secretary; Mujahid Mukhtar, Provost; and Thomson D. Tahir, Social Secreta…

…despite ongoing military operations under the campaign known as Operation Fansan Yamma. Additional intelligence also suggests the possible use of night-vision equipment and other tactical gear allegedly acquired by the group. Investigators have further linked suspected commanders such as Kachalla Haru Dole and Kachalla…

By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed claims that Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, played any role in the release of kidnapped victims in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, despite widespread reports that the captives regained freedom…

…insecurity and promoting peace, stability, and development in their communities. The Commandant of the Police Training School (PTS), Bauchi, Abdullahi Umar Tambuwal, disclosed that 2,176 vigilantes and forest security personnel successfully completed training in various areas, including civilian operations, intelligenc…

…of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), who scored 268 votes, and LP's Abubakar Yahaya-Muhammad, with 98 votes. "The election was contested. That Rabiu Shuaibu of APC, having certified the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected," he said. The by-election was to fill the vacuum crea…

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects during a coordinated raid on identified drug hotspots in Jos, the state capital. The operation targeted areas around Old Airport Junction and Fwavei Junction, which police described as well-known centres for the sale and distribution of illegal drugs. According…

…efforts to restore peace and security across the state. The Plateau State Police Command had yet to release a statement on the attack as of the time of filing this report. Gunmen invade another Plateau community, kill pregnant woman, one other

By Haruna Aliyu BIRNIN KEBBI - The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed a terrorist attack on Tsamiya community, during which property was destroyed and a resident abducted. The attack, which occurred late on Saturday, prompted the immediate deployment of tactical security personnel to the area. According to the po…

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat cultism, violent

The Kogi State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement exercise targeting vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced, or no

…glare of the public just as we are doing here today," he said. Speaking, the Imo NDLEA Commander, Mr Chinonye Nnyigide, said that the items were recovered by vibrant and pragmatic officers and men of the command. He added that the officers carried out strategic intelligence-driven operations, raids, arrests and sustain…

Mabel Makun, the estranged wife of comedian and filmmaker Ayo Makun, has sparked fresh conversations online after sharing a cryptic message about silence, truth, and knowing where to begin. Mabel made the remarks following the burial of the late Alex Ekubo, whom she described as one of the most caring and selfless peop…

…the Zuru collation centre. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Professor Muhammad Bashar Danladi of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, said the APC candidate scored 4,871 votes to defeat Aliyu Galadima Muhammad of the Labour Party (LP), who polled 168 votes. Danladi disclosed that 109,385 voters were regist…

…of the African People's Movement (APM), who scored 268 votes, while Abubakar Yahaya Muhammad of the Labour Party (LP) recorded 98 votes. Declaring the result, the Returning Officer stated: "I hereby certify that I am the Returning Officer for the 2026 Dawakin Kudu Federal Constituency by-election held on 20th June 2026…

…told attendees. “A Governor, elected by the people, accountable to the people, cannot command a single officer in his own state. Something is structurally wrong.” Oteri pointed to varied, localized threats: “Banditry ravages the North-West. Insurgency persists in the North?East. The South?East is restless. Violent crim…

…Akoni Operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) of the Abia State Police Command have arrested a man seen physically assaulting a woman in a viral video that circulated widely on social media. The arrest was carried out by officers led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Emeka Amanchukwu following credi…

Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh, son of ex-finance Minister, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, has described Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, as one of the most influential, outspoken and result-oriented political figures in contemporary Nigeria. Okotie-Eboh hailed Wile, saying he has established a reputation as a leader…

…The ghost of June 12 continued to haunt Nigeria until 2018 when former President Muhammadu Buhari formally accepted Abiola as the winner of the election and posthumously awarded him Nigeria's highest honour, the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic GCFR. It is instructive that former President Ibrahim Babangida (IBB…

Officers of the Violent Crimes Response Unit, VCRU, of Abia State Command, has apprehended a man seen in a viral video punching a woman in the face. The man, believed to be from Abia North part of Abia State, was seen in the video, pummelling the woman with hard blows, and was threatening to kill her, at Ogbo Hill area…

…relentless violation of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon”, Iran’s central military command said “the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic”. Hormuz, a key conduit for oil and gas shipments, was blockaded by Iran for much of the war, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. Tehran had agreed to reo…