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Stock market relapses, sheds N306bn
The Nigerian stock market reversed to a bearish trend on Friday, as investors lost N306 billion, bringing the week’s trading to a negative close.
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U.S. hits Nigeria, 80 other countries with new tariffs citing ‘forced...
) The U.S. has imposed new tariffs of 10 and 12.5 per cent on goods from more than 80 countries, including Nigeria over alleged...
POLITICS
Placement candidate: NNPP ‘ll not repeat Kwankwaso mistake in 2027 –...
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says the party will not repeat the mistake it made with its 2023 Presidential Candidate, Sen. Rabiu...
Fubara backs Tinubu, Chinda, declares end to political hostilities in Rivers...
) Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid and the Rivers governorship candidate Kingsley Chinda for the...
2027: PRP presidential aspirant warns against do-or-die politics.
)The presidential aspirant of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Yakubu Kingsley, has urged Nigerians to refrain from do-or-die politics as the nation approaches...
METRO
Abia completes digital mapping, moves to digitise land administration — Otti
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says the state has completed the digital mapping of its entire landmass as part of efforts to modernise land...
Warri-Benin Highway: Delta begins emergency repairs on Mosogar-Oghara section
Failed section of the Mosogar-Oghara section of Warri-Benin Highway
Repairs
The Delta Government has commenced emergency repairs on the failed Mosogar-Oghara section of the Warri-Benin...
FRSC Lagos, Ogun commands record 2,944 traffic offences during special patrol
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS2 Zonal Command, says the zone recorded 2,944 traffic offences during a three-day Zonal Special Intervention Patrol (ZSIP).
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NATIONAL
PCRC supports state police creation
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government on the plans to establish state police.
Alhaji Mogaji-Ibraheem Olaniyan, the...
Reps urge FG to fund indigenous drone manufacturers to boost security...
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to provide structured capital support to verified Nigerian drone manufacturing companies to enhance security operations...
Trump lauds Tinubu’s decisive leadership against terrorists, pledges support
U.S. President, Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu’s decisive leadership, reaffirming America’s support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and efforts to strengthen national...
SPORTS
Holidays: Enugu Governor’s Wife Kicks-off U-13 Football Match.
The Wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, on Thursday, kicked off the Under-13 football competition with a call on children to embrace...
2030 World Cup: Football fans task FG on immediate rebuilding for...
Abdulrahman Gbadamosi, Coach of Sebioba Football Club, Ibadan, in Oyo has urged Nigeria to commence the rebuilding of its football structure immediately to avoid...
News Analysis: Spain’s World Cup triumph caps historic tournament
Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina brought the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a dramatic conclusion in New Jersey.
Ferran Torres settled a tense final...
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
British singer Luca Zuccotti visits Afrika Shrine, celebrates Fela’s Afrobeats legacy
British Afrobeats artiste Luca Zuccotti has visited the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos in homage to the late Afrobeats pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
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Burna Boy ranked Africa’s best-selling artiste with 14.46m equivalent album units
Chartmasters, global music data platform, has ranked Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy as Africa’s best-selling artiste for recording a whopping 14.46 million Equivalent Album...
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
CELEBRITIES
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55
) Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the...
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
NHRC tackles over 600 cases of human rights violations in 6...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Borno has received over 600 cases of domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking and other human rights...
Police arrest 4 suspected kidnappers, rescue abducted woman in Rivers
The Police Commander in Rivers has arrested four suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and rescued a woman abducted from her shop in the...
Reps probe mining marshals over ₦2bn allegation
) The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the activities of the Mining Marshals Corps, comprising more than 2,200 personnel drawn from the Nigeria...
LAW & JUSTICE
Lawmaker pledges to resolve farmer-herder crisis in country
Rep. Inuwah Garba (APC-Gombe) has pledged to champion peace and reconciliation process to resolve farmer-herder crisis in the country.
Garba made the pledge on Thursday...
Delta approves aid for 533 law graduates
) Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has approved financial assistance for 533 indigenes who graduated from the Nigerian Law School in the 2025 session.
Mr...
Kano governor launches anti-drug task force
) Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has inaugurated a Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and signed an Executive Order to tackle thuggery...
