Police rescue 10-year-old boy stuffed in sack, two suspects arrested
The Sokoto State Police Command has on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on kidnapping and other violent crimes, recording major breakthroughs in separate intelligence-led operations that led to the arrest of two suspected kidnappers and the dramatic rescue of a 10-year-old boy abducted in Tangaza Local Government Area.
Investors snap up AG Mortgage Bank’s N3.97b CP with 100% subscription
By Babajide Komolafe AG Mortgage Bank Plc has significantly bolstered its liquidity position after investors completely snapped up its N3.97 billion Series 2 and 3 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance. By achieving a 100 percent subscription rate, the bank has secured critical, cost-effective short-term funding that will enable it to scale its mortgage financing operations and accelerate […]
Messi returns after father’s death but Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup
The Miami captain flew back to Florida from Argentina on Tuesday night after attending the funeral of his father, Jorge, on Sunday and came on at half-time to a massive ovation.
Petrol consumption falls by 600,000 litres/day
By Ediri Ejoh Nigeria’s daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, fell by 1.27 per cent to 47.4 million litres per day (ML/D) year-on-year (YoY) in June 2026, from 48 million litres per day recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. This represents a decline of about 600,000 litres per day over the […]
Over 30 countries condemn Iran executions
More than 30 nations, including France, Britain and Canada, have condemned Iran’s use of capital punishment, saying in a joint statement on Wednesday the Islamic republic was executing protesters to “silence dissent”.
2027: Ogun NDC endorses US-based doctor, Odusina as gov’ship candidate
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ogun State has endorsed a United States-based medical doctor and philanthropist, Dr. Bolaji Marie Odusina, as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
