Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic, bilateral trade and economic partnership with China, reflecting positively on the progress recorded in relations between both countries throughout 2025. The reaffirmation followed the elevation of Nigeria–China relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, agreed by President Bola Tinubu and President Xi Jinping during his state visit to China […]

No fewer than 25 persons died while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized along Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state.

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY— Kidnappers in Edo State who abducted two brothers, Abu Ibrahim and Abu Tahir, on January 2, 2026, are demanding a ransom of N200 million from their family. The father of the abductees, Abu Momoh, said yesterday that the kidnappers initially demanded N200 million but later reduced it to N100 million, […]

The former Commonwealth and British Light Heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh, now a pastor, has expressed worry and advised circumspection the invasion of Venezuela. Recall that on Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro had been captured by US forces and taken to New York City in a “large-scale strike” against […]

By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—Troops of 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, in Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State, have arrested several suspects, including a native doctor, following intelligence on criminal activities. Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, confirmed the arrests, noting that arms and […]

By Ndahi Marama Operatives of Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have stormed terrorists’ route in counter-terrorism operations in Borno State, killing five terrorists and rescuing abducted civilians during a coordinated operation around Kondunga Local Government Area. The Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, announced this yesterday in […]

By Bashir Bello KANO—Troops of the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed 23 bandits in Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas of Kano State, while several others were reportedly injured. Confirming the development, the command’s spokesperson, Captain Babatunde Zubairu, said the air component of the operation […]

Chief executives and top economists have warned that Nigeria’s economy in 2026 stands at a critical crossroads, with opportunities for higher growth tempered by immediate and real risks.

•Thousands of retirees, next-of-kins share N55.9bn By Victor Ahiuma-Young Thousands of pensioners and next-of-kins of deceased retirees across the country have received a major financial boost as the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, disbursed a total of N55.9 billion in pensions and outstanding arrears in December 2025. The payment, which cut across all pension departments under […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – STAKEHOLDERS from the traditional, political and intellectual sector of the society have expressed displeasure over dieing reading culture and the understanding of the people’s history which they said are needed tools for development. Speaking as the chairman at the launch of a book, “The History of an African Community […]