NGX confirms listing of 3.16billion UBA shares
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has admitted an additional 3.16 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, to its Daily Official List, signalling a major enhancement of the bank’s market capitalisation whilst also deepening liquidity on the capital market. The NGX noted this in a confirmatory letter to the bank, dated January 12, […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 16, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady position against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Friday, January 16, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the unregulated parallel market.
PDP installs caretaker committees in 5 strategic states
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has approved the appointment of caretaker committees to take charge of the party’s affairs in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers and Osun states.
APC mocks Atiku over son’s rejection of ADC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the decision of Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to reject the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and align with the APC as a major blow to Atiku’s political credibility.
Nigeria rolls out ambulances, gears to top firms in bold workplace safety push
Nigeria is charging ahead on workplace safety with the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, and Nigerian Employment Consultative Association, NECA, wrapping up a nationwide audit of 200 companies.
Diaspora Group pushes for APC membership registration
The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Prince Magbo, has launched a global mobilization effort for All Progressives Congress (APC) party faithful and Nigerians abroad to participate in the ongoing APC membership registration and revalidation exercise.
Alaafin faults Makinde as Olubadan is inaugurated chair of Oyo Obas’ council
Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Arusa I, as chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Ibadan…
‘Go find your father’ — Davido reacts as alleged daughter demands DNA test
A paternity controversy involving Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, resurfaced on Thursday after a 12-year-old girl, Mitchelle Anuoluwapo, publicly requested a DNA test to establish whether the singer is her father.
My son’s defection to APC personal to him – Atiku
“As a democrat, I do not coerce my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not coerce Nigerians”
Abducted doctor in Edo regains freedom after N50m ransom
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—The kidnapped doctor in Auchi, Edo State, Dr. Tahir Abu, whose brother was killed by the kidnappers, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N50 million. Dr. Abu and his younger brother were abducted on January 2 at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi. […]
Delta lawmaker installs 10KVA solar mini-grid at Bomadi General Hospital
….As community leaders, hospital management applaud lawmaker’s development initiatives By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI — The lawmaker representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, has installed a 10KVA solar mini-grid at Bomadi General Hospital to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to the Delta State-owned health facility. The solar installation was […]
Naira down to N1,490/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,490 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,480 per dollar on Tuesday. But the naira appreciated to N1,419.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to […]
Prison warders arrest suspect smuggling drugs in bread
By Bashir Bello KANO—Prison warders attached to the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCoS) in Kano have arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Muhammad Kabir Tishama, for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs concealed inside a loaf of bread to inmates. The suspect was apprehended by vigilant officers while inmates from the Goron Dutse Custodial Centre were being escorted to […]
Task force arrests 281 Omotaku members in clean-up operation
By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Taskforce has intensified its clean-up and enforcement operations against street urchins, popularly known as Omotaku, who loiter around major roads and traffic points, harassing and extorting motorists, especially when vehicles break down. It was disclosed that 281 suspected members of Omotaku have been arrested in the past week. Some […]
Son allegedly sets aged father ablaze in Delta
By Akpokona Omafuaire OGHIOR—Tragedy struck Oghior Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday as a young man, identified as Saturday Okutu, allegedly set his aged father, Pa Chicago Okutu, ablaze while under the influence of drugs. Eyewitnesses said the tragic incident followed a violent confrontation involving the suspect. Community sources who […]
Suspected Fulani militants unleash mayhem on Delta community
By Akpokona Omafuaire UGHELLI—Suspected Fulani militants have laid siege to Umeh Community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, unleashing mayhem on residents. Reports obtained by Vanguard revealed that a group of suspected Fulani herders has occupied surrounding bushes in the community, preventing residents from accessing their farms. The situation took a dangerous […]
