Troops conducting a special operation led by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have rescued 308 kidnap victims abducted about six months ago from communities in Kwara and Niger.

“That act by the President was to demonstrate to the Roman Catholic community in Nigeria that they have no better friend than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

•Faults Nigeria’s planned removal of subsidy on electricity  By Victor Ahiuma-Young NAIROBI, Kenya — Organised Labour through the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has called on Nigeria and other African governments to ensure that industrialisation translates into improved living standards for workers and ordinary citizens. According to ITUC-Africa, economic growth must lift Nigerians and other Africans […]

By Elizabeth Osayande  THE Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, has entered a new chapter in its distinguished history with the successful transition of leadership from Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, to Professor Adejoke Oyewunmi, who officially assumed office as Dean on 1 August, 2026. Professor Oyewunmi is the 20th Dean of the Faculty and only […]

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Senate Committee on Privatisation has commended Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDP) for its improved operational performance since the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, while pledging to push for solutions to persistent challenges undermining electricity distribution across the country. During an oversight visit to EKEDP’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos, the Committee […]

By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group Plc has declared an interim dividend of N1.30 per ordinary share for the six months ended June 30, 2026, following a strong first-half financial performance driven by increased trading activity and higher investment income. In a statement, the Group reported that revenue surged 118 per cent to N17.60 […]

The naira maintained a relatively stable position against the United States dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, August 6, 2026, while the gap between the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market remained noticeable.

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — A security risk management firm, Beacon Security and Innovations Limited (BSIL), has expressed concern over the security situation in Nigeria’s North-West, identifying key factors it says are contributing to persistent banditry and kidnappings in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states. In a security assessment signed by its Managing Director and […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has expressed concern over renewed attacks by armed groups in parts of Sokoto State, calling for a more coordinated response to address insecurity in the state and the wider North-West. In a statement issued […]

By Udeme Akpan Aba Power has assured residents and businesses in the Aba Ring-fenced Area that electricity supply will be restored before the end of the week following progress in efforts to resolve the gas supply disruption that plunged the area into darkness. The assurance came as members of the Abia State House of Assembly […]