June 18, 2025

2 Minutes

Featured National

Tinubu Vows to Restore Peace, Justice in Benue after Witnessing Devastation

Akanji Philip June 18, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged the Federal Government’s unwavering support to Benue State following the recent attacks that left a trail of destruction and loss in its wake. In a heartfelt online...

1 Minute

Local News

EFCC Arrests Ex-House Of Assembly Speaker, 14 Lawmakers (FULL LIST)

VAM News June 18, 2025

THE NEWS YOU NEED Former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Moses Thomas Sule, and 14 other former lawmakers have been arrested. They were arrested on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, by operatives...

3 Minutes

Featured

Gowon: Aburi accord collapses over Ojukwu’s demand for regional military control

Akanji Philip June 18, 2025

A former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has said that a key reason for the collapse of the Aburi Accord, the last major attempt to prevent Nigeria’s civil war, was a fundamental...

2 Minutes

Local News

Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue four in Katsina — Report

Akanji Philip June 18, 2025

Katsina State Police Command says it has foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued four victims, including an infant, on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement by the Command spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq...

1 Minute

Local News

Premier League: 2025/2026 opening fixtures out – FULL LIST

VAM News June 18, 2025

News Update THE Premier League on Wednesday morning, published the fixture list for the 2025/2026 season. Manchester United will host Arsenal in what will be a blockbuster start to the new campaign. The Red...

4 Minutes

Local News

Osun Amotekun: A Beacon of Hope for the Grassroots That Propaganda Cannot Dim, By Yusuf Idowu Abass

VAM News June 18, 2025

By Yusuf Idowu Abass In the often politically charged atmosphere of Nigeria, state-level security initiatives like the Osun Amotekun Corps stand as a crucial bridge between the government and the people at the grassroots....

3 Minutes

Featured

US visa restrictions on ECOWAS countries threaten regional prosperity — Minister

Akanji Philip June 18, 2025

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the Economic Community of West African States Mediation and Security Council, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has raised concerns over the apparent inclusion of all ECOWAS member states...

1 Minute

Africa

BREAKING: NEMA receives 147 returnees from Niger Republic

Akanji Philip June 18, 2025

The National Emergency Management Agency has received 147 Nigerians who voluntarily returned from Agadez, Niger Republic. The repatriation was coordinated by the International Organisation for Migration, in collaboration with other stakeholders involved in...

4 Minutes

Business

NUPRC: Crude exporters must get permit, UIN before shipment

Akanji Philip June 18, 2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has announced that exporters must now obtain an export permit, vessel clearance, and a Unique Identification Number before any crude shipment can leave the country. In the...

3 Minutes

Business

Fuel distribution scheme will create jobs — Dangote refinery

Akanji Philip June 18, 2025

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said its plan to distribute Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), diesel and other petroleum products to marketers will cut inflation and create jobs. In a statement on Tuesday, the...