Army strengthens Operation Whirl Stroke, deploys Special Forces Battalion against insecurity
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Nigerian Army has reinforced the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) with the deployment of the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Battalion XV, a unit recently trained under an intensive Special Forces programme. The development was disclosed on Wednesday in Makurdi by the Force Commander, OPWS, Major General […]
Naira rises to N1,447/$ in parallel market
THE Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,447 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,455 per dollar on Tuesday.
I could be arrested anytime – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has claimed that he could be arrested at any time by the APC-led Federal Government.
Sen Kalu reaffirms backing for e-transmission, slams misrepresentation of 5-year-old video
The lawmaker representing Abia North in the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has reaffirmed his position on the electronic transmission of election results, expressing both strong support for the transmission process and disappointment that some people have misrepresented his past statements in a five-year-old video. His comments came shortly after an emergency plenary of the Senate to amend the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Midea promotes culture of sharing, giving, caring this Ramadan
By Rosemary Iwunze Midea, a global appliance company, is igniting the culture of giving while also promoting family bonding through a series of activities in the month of Ramadan. Tagged ‘Midea Ramadan’, the campaign will feature activities aimed at supporting the Nigerian Muslim communities by feeding and sharing of gifts that will help them make […]
Reuben Abati, Kikelomo Atanda-Owo lead conversations at Laterna book club event
LAGOS – The Laterna Book Club hosted its February Book Review of the Month on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at Victoria Island, Lagos, featuring engaging discussions on two notable works of contemporary Nigerian non-fiction. Moderated by award-winning writer and filmmaker Moyin Ezekiel, the session featured Dr Reuben Abati and Kikelomo Atanda-Owo, whose books examine leadership, […]
