Stock market reverses rally as investors lose N1.3trn in one week
… Despite N11.1trn July gain By Peter Egwuatu Nigeria’s stock market reversed course last week as widespread profit-taking erased N1.261 trillion from investors’ portfolios, ending the week in negative territory after a sustained rally. The decline followed renewed selling pressure across major banking, industrial and consumer goods stocks as investors cashed in on the strong gains […]
Security not government’s responsibility alone, says NDDC director, backs Man O’ War initiative in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Executive Director, Corporate Services of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Hon. Ifedayo Sunday Abegunde, has pledged financial support for security initiatives in Ondo State as part of efforts to tackle insecurity. Abegunde made the pledge in Akure while receiving the Ondo State Command of Man O’ War Nigeria on […]
Attack on Osun PVC centre
The brazen attack on an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Permanent Voter Card (PVC) distribution centre in Okuku, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State has raised fresh concerns about the desperation of political actors ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for 15 August 2026. According to the Osun State Police Command, about […]
Group demands independent review of Ajiran killings investigation
By Emmanuel Okogba The Centre for Citizens Right Protection (CCRP) has called on the Inspector-General of Police to constitute an independent panel to re-examine the investigation into the Ajiran community killings in Lagos State. The demand was made during a press briefing in Lagos by the group’s representatives, Abe Emmanuel Kolawole and Isijola Samuel. They […]
DSS, community vigilantes neutralize bandit kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki, 60 others in Katsina
An intelligence-led operation by the Department of State Services (DSS), has resulted in the death of over 60 suspected bandits in Bakori Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Health Watch: Floods Bring More Than Destruction: The Silent Threat of Infectious Disease Nigerians Must Not Ignore
By: DR. GODSWILL JAMES EKPO The devastating floods sweeping across many parts of Nigeria are not only destroying homes, roads and livelihoods, they are also creating a dangerous public health emergency that deserves urgent national attention Beyond the visible damage lies a silent but deadly threat: the outbreak of infectious diseases. As climate change continues […]
