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Review: Stock market gains N622bn amid decline in benchmark index
The Nigerian stock market added N622 billion to investors’ wealth during the week, as market capitalisation rose by 0.39 per cent to close at...
Top Stories
PDP dispute suit: Court fines Wabara, others N140m, awards N10m against...
)The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday awarded N140 million against the Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic...
POLITICS
FG, BOA launch ‘Renewed Hope’ fund target 25m tonnes of grains
The Federal Government and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) have launched the Renewed Hope Smallholder Agricultural Financing Programme to raise Nigeria’s annual grain output...
FG to revive women political empowerment centres
and capable women leaders who will shape Nigeria’s future.”
She also called for legal safeguards for the proposed Electoral College under the Women’s Special Seats...
Senate gives Ogun-Osun River Basin 2 weeks ultimatum to reconcile accounts,...
The Senate Committee on Finance has given the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority a two-week ultimatum to reconcile its financial records or face legislative...
METRO
Tinubu’s reforms driving national infrstructural development, says Uzodimma
President Bola Tinubu’s reform policies are driving unprecedented infrastructural development and laying the foundation for national progress.
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo said this during...
FCT getting better under Wike 50 years after creation – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, is changing for the better under the leadership of Nyesom Wike as its minister,...
Shagamu-Iperu road: Contractor complies with FG directive, upgrades road to standard
CBC Global Civil and Building Construction Nigeria Ltd. has pledged to deliver the Shagamu-Iperu road in line with the Federal Government’s specifications.
The company says...
NATIONAL
NEMA receives 1,516 Nigerians voluntarily repatriated from South Africa
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has coordinated the successful reception of 1,516 vulnerable Nigerians voluntarily repatriated from the Republic of South Africa between...
Kogi confirms rescue of abducted NECO candidates, officials
The Kogi Government has confirmed the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government...
FAAN introduces facial ID system
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to introduce V-Pass facial recognition technology to transform domestic air travel.
The system will enable passengers...
SPORTS
Curtains falls on 2026 World Cup as Argentina clashes with Spain
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to an end on July 19, defending champions Argentina are seeking to retain the title when they...
World Cup: Argentina stun England 2-1 to reach final
Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in a gripping FIFA World Cup semi-final and secure a place in the tournament’s...
2026 World Cup: We were not at our best – Mbappe.
France captain Kylian Mbappé has acknowledged that Les Bleus failed to produce the level of performance required to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Whitemoney laments Nigeria’s ‘billing’ dating culture
Reality TV star and entertainer, Hazel Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has decried the rising financial expectations in dating in Nigeria, humorously asking fans...
Miss Naija 2026 to promote culture, tourism, women leadership
The organisers of the Miss Naija Beauty and Style Pageant have unveiled the 2026 edition with a commitment to promoting Nigerian culture, domestic...
Fans celebrate Nollywood legend RMD at 65
Fans of legendary Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, have celebrated him as he marks his 65th birthday
Reports shows...
CELEBRITIES
Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he’s hale and hearty
Nollywood legend, Chiwetalu Agu has debunked rumours trending on social media that he is critically sick and needs financial assistance to get treatment.
Chiwetalu Agu...
CRIME
Stakeholders urge stronger digital evidence management against AI-driven cybercrime
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s criminal justice system have called for stronger digital evidence management, inter-agency collaboration and continuous capacity building to help the country stay...
Police arrest 58 suspects, neutralise 17 criminals in Benue crackdown
The Benue Police Command says it arrested 58 suspects for homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism and related offences, while 17 suspected criminals were neutralised...
Police foil bandit attacks in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command says it has foiled several bandit attacks, neutralised scores of criminals and recorded significant successes against violent crimes across...
LAW & JUSTICE
PDP dispute suit: Court fines Wabara, others N140m, awards N10m against...
)The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday awarded N140 million against the Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic...
ICPC seeks stronger alliance with lawmakers to fight corruption
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, has called for stronger collaboration between Parliament...
De-registration: Appeal Court reserves judgment in ADC, 4 others’ suit
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday reserved judgment in appeals challenging the Federal High Court’s decision ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission...
