2027: Mosque demolition, profiling allegations against Obi mere propaganda — Northern Community in Anambra
Recalls free education, agricultural loans, Hajj sponsorship during his tenure By Vincent Ujumadu Awka — Leaders of the Northern Community in Anambra State have dismissed allegations that former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, discriminated against northerners during his tenure. In separate interviews […]
Only 6 banks pay N1.27trn dividends despite huge profits
Only six of Nigeria’s biggest listed banks rewarded shareholders with a combined N1.27 trillion dividend for the 2025 financial year, while five other profitable lenders were barred from making payouts after failing to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s prudential requirements.
Bandits demand N500,000 from Benue farmer before harvesting crops
The farmer, whose identity was not disclosed, is a resident of Mbagena Council Ward in Kastina-Ala LGA, where suspected local bandits have allegedly been terrorising residents and imposing ransom demands on members of the community.
NCS uncovers 399 rifles in Tin Can port shipment
Adeniyi said the additional rifle parts recovered include 89 frames, 16 heat shields, 10 trigger pins, three pistons, 25 locking lugs and 80 charging handles.
Almond opens nominees for 2026 awards
By Rosemary Iwunze The panel of judges for the 2026 Almond Insurance Industry Awards, led by Sir Ogala Osoka, has officially released the names of nominees across the various Award categories. At the press conference to unveil nominees for the Awards, Chairman of the awards panel of judges, Sir Ogala Osoka, stated that 796 nominations […]
Super Falcons lose automatic World Cup ticket after 1-0 defeat to Cameroon
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon after Nyadjou’s 19th-minute goal proved decisive in their WAFCON 2026 encounter.
