Ekiti PDP vows to defeat APC, urges members to join e-registration
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has reaffirmed its commitment to winning the 2026 gubernatorial election, calling on members and supporters to participate in the ongoing electronic registration exercise.
Sit-at-home: Soludo reopens Nkwo Nnewi motorcycle spare parts market
Traders at the New Motorcycle Spare Parts Market, otherwise known as Nkwo Nnewi, on Monday complied with Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s directive, reopening for business to curb the longstanding Monday sit-at-home order.
Premier League deletes Vicario post after Spurs complaint
The Premier League has removed a social media post featuring Guglielmo Vicario after Tottenham Hotspur formally complained about the content.
China backs Iran ‘defending sovereignty’, vows to push for peace
Tehran responded by launching waves of missiles and drones at Israel, Gulf states and a British base in Cyprus.
Cardoso puts Nigeria’s net reserves at $34.8bn
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has revealed that Nigeria’s Net External Reserves stood at $34.8 billion as of December 2025.
El-Rufai’s wife denies ICPC wiretap claims
Hadiza Isma, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that wiretapping devices were discovered during a search of their residence.
Boom in fire insurance, high net worth individuals reap all benefits
…As small businesses, individuals bear brunt of fire disasters —-Fire premium income rises 398%, claims grows —-Insurance designed to benefit mostly big players — Experts —-Govt. must be intentional about insurance penetration — operators By Rosemary Iwunze There are indications that insurance industry efforts to secure lives and property through fire insurance may have started yielding results. […]
US stocks fall as Middle Eastern war lifts oil prices
Wall Street stocks were moderately lower early Monday as the war initiated by US-Israeli attacks on Iran expanded across the Middle East, lifting oil prices.
Yelewata tragedy: Benue channels N1.275b into relief, rehabilitation, resettlement
The Benue state government has provided fresh details on how it deployed the N1.275billion donated for victims of the June 13, 2025 Yelewata attack, highlighting progress in relief delivery, rehabilitation and phased resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
War fears deepen as France, allies back Gulf States
Tensions in the Middle East escalated as France and other Western nations voiced support for Gulf countries following a series of missile and drone attacks linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Qatar stops LNG output, Saudi Arabia closes refinery amid Middle East attacks
Qatar has halted its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after Iranian drone strikes targeted key energy facilities, while Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down its largest oil refinery following missile attacks, deepening fears of a prolonged energy crisis in the Middle East. The escalation comes as Iran retaliates against recent Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, with attacks […]
