Police nab three suspects over death of female lawyer in Abuja
She said the arrest of the suspects was a major breakthrough in the command’s sustained fight against violent crime in the FCT.
NIMASA commences operation zero tolerance for non-compliance in maritime domain
Gives 30 days ultimatum for stakeholders to regularise operations By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has commenced special operational enforcement code-named, “Operation Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance”, in the Nigerian maritime domain. The directive was issued through a Marine Notice, pursuant to the Agency’s statutory mandate under the NIMASA Act 2007, the […]
Bandits kill 6 in Niger, Sokoto communities
No fewer than six persons were killed by bandits at Damala village in Woko district of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State and Darusa, a border community in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, weekend.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 12, 2026
The Nigerian Naira began the second week of January 2025 with continued fluctuations as market participants adjusted to early-year liquidity shifts in both the official and informal currency markets.
Tinubu’s signature red cap surfaces at Kano Govt House amid Yusuf’s defection plans
Amid reports of plans by the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), red caps bearing the infinity symbol…
Diaspora professionals back Fubara, warn against impeachment plot
NDPDS argued that the crisis in Rivers State stemmed from the breakdown of the political relationship between Fubara and Wike.
Heritage Bank: NDIC declares N24.3bn second liquidation dividend to uninsured depositors
By Babajide Komolafe The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has declared a second liquidation dividend of N24.3 billion to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank Limited whose account balances exceeded the statutory insured limit of N5 million as at the date of the bank’s closure. The declaration followed sustained asset recovery efforts by the Corporation […]
Tinubu broke education pact, abandoned students abroad – Atiku alleges
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of abandoning Nigerian students studying overseas under the Bilateral Education Agreement, BEA, warning that the alleged breach has left about 1,600 young Nigerians stranded abroad and stripped of support.
Economy: Many diaspora Nigerians now look homeward for medicare
As sick Nigerians at home wish to be flown abroad for treatment, with the belief that the best medical personnel are in diaspora, many Nigerians abroad are now returning home to seek medical care.
Seme Customs records 117% revenue surge, tightens border security
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Seme Area Command, closed 2025 with a record of 117 percent revenue surge, generating a total of N15.6 billion as against N7.2 billion it recorded in 2024. The Command achieved its highest-ever monthly revenue in December 2025 when it generated N3.63 billion. A statement made available by the […]
Banks slash loans to manufacturers, traders by N2.1trn
Loans to five sectors drop 17.5% to N16.43trn in 6mth By Babajide Komolafe At the backdrop of the challenges confronting the manufacturing sector, including structural bottlenecks, weak consumer demand and high interest rate, banks slashed loans to manufacturers and traders by N2.1 trillion in the first six months of 2025 to N10.946 trillion at the end of […]
NGX rally gathers pace as investors coast home with over N3.8trn gain
•As Tinubu urges Nigerians to deepen participation By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian equities market extended its upward movement last week, posting another strong close as investors garnered N3.837 trillion gain from their investment. Analysts attributed the gain to sustained confidence and resilience of the market. The trading was characterised by sustained buying interest, sector rotation and […]
Go for gold, Diaspora community charges Super Eagles
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Nigerian Community in Turkey has urged the Super Eagles to “Go for Gold” following their 2-0 victory over Algeria in the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals. President of the group, Prince Magbo, commended the team for their display of skill and professionalism on the pitch. He noted that the […]
FG lays foundation for Abia skills acquisition hub
THE Federal Government has laid foundation for the Abia State Skill Acquisition Centre in Uvim community, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state
No nation can shoot its way to peace — Opadokun
Chief Ayo Opadokin, a lawyer and former assistant director of the Unity Party of Nigeria, UPN, in the Second Republic, was in the trenches during the battle against military
LASU hosts international conference on community psychology
…VC assures on excellent hosting By Adesina Wahab Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, is set to host the 11th international conference of community psychology, ICCP, slated for August 28 to September 7, this year.Briefing the press on Monday, the Vice Of Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who is also the Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, […]
