The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has vowed to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral system and ensure that anyone found guilty of electoral fraud faces prosecution if he wins the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the pledge on Wednesday, October 28, during an NDC town hall meeting in Nasarawa State, where…
A seven-year-old boy, identified as Abdullahi Rabiu, has been found dead hours after he was allegedly kidnapped in the Majema area, along Ring Road, in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspected kidnappers reportedly demanded a ransom of N2.5 million, but the boy’s body was discovered near his family’s residence before the…
A Christian leader identified as Markus Musa has been killed by suspected bandits in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, amid renewed reprisal attacks in parts of the area. According to security analyst Zagazola Makana, Musa was reportedly on his way to attend a meeting of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) when he…
Manchester United have been dealt a blow after highly rated academy prospect JJ Gabriel reportedly asked the club to cancel his registration with immediate effect. The 15-year-old, regarded as one of the brightest talents in United’s youth setup, has formally informed the club of his desire to leave. Gabriel, who has been nicknamed “Kid Messi,”…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he wanted Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to secure a second term in office despite their prolonged political feud. Wike and Fubara were at loggerheads for months after the governor assumed office, but both politicians recently reconciled following efforts to end the crisis.…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture and improving the military’s operational effectiveness. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said the decision reflects Tinubu’s commitment…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. The order was granted by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, after the…
Panic gripped the University of Jos (UNIJOS) community on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, after the headless body of a middle-aged man was found on a farmland within the institution’s permanent site. Pius Atok, a 300-level student at the university, confirmed the discovery to *Vanguard*, stating that the body was found Tuesday morning. “From what we…
A former employee of Access Bank, Chinonso Akujobi, has been remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre after being arraigned over the alleged theft of N294.5 million. Akujobi was brought before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, July 9, 2026, on…
Arsenal have completed the signing of French goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a two-year contract following his departure from Leeds United last week. The 26-year-old joins the Gunners to strengthen their goalkeeping department ahead of the new season after spending seven years at Leeds, where he established himself as one of the club’s key players. Arsenal…
