Troops intercept medical supplies, foil terrorist attacks, rescue abductees
The Nigerian Army says troops recorded major operational gains, including the interception of suspected logistics supplies, foiling terrorist attacks and rescuing kidnapped victims across theatres in the last 24 hours.
NDLEA arrests 93-year-old, doctor in nationwide drug crackdown
By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the weekend arrested a 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old medical doctor among other suspects during a nationwide crackdown on drug cartels. Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the operations were intelligence-led and carried out across several states. In one operation, […]
Stock market maintains uptrend as investors gain N1.4trn in 4 days
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish momentum, Week-on-Week, WoW, at the close of trading last week , as sustained institutional demand for large-cap and fundamentally resilient stocks continued to drive the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX benchmark Index, All Share Index, ASI, and market capitalisation higher. Specifically, investors garnered N1.359 trillion from their […]
Nigerian mum of three dies in UK after cancer battle
Omotayo Abioye, a 40-year-old Nigerian woman and mother of three, has passed away in the United Kingdom following what has been described as a brave fight against breast cancer.
ADC crisis: Supreme Court to hear Mark-led faction appeal against Nafiu Bala on Tuesday
The Supreme Court has fixed April 14 for the hearing of an appeal filed by David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in the ongoing leadership dispute with Nafiu Bala.
Amnesty condemns Jilli market airstrike
Amnesty International has condemned a military airstrike on a market along the Borno–Yobe border.
War on terror: Dozens feared dead in Borno-Yobe airstrike
Scores of persons suspected to be members of the Boko Haram group and their sympathisers were feared dead yesterday, following an airstrike on a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border market
Tuface, Laolu Gbenjo, others set to electrify Vanguard Personality of the Year Award
Afrobeats legend, Tuface Idibia, is set to thrill guests at this year’s Vanguard Personality of the Year Award.
Known for his timeless hits that resonate across generations, the iconic performer is expected to deliver an unforgettable performance featuring his evergreen songs…
Pound to Naira exchange rate today, April 13, 2026
The British Pound Sterling opened the second week of April with a relatively stable performance against the Nigerian Naira on Monday, April 13, 2026, maintaining its position as one of the most valuable currencies in the Nigerian foreign exchange market.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 13, 2026
The Nigerian Naira opened the new trading week with slight variations against the United States Dollar on Monday, April 13, 2026, across the various segments of the foreign exchange market.
Benue dialogue highlights urgent need for inclusive, reliable social data
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Stakeholders from government, development partners, and civil society have called for enhanced coordination, data harmonization, and inclusive systems to drive sustainable development in Benue State. The call was made at a two-day high-level policy dialogue on the utilization of the State Social Register, convened by the Benue State Bureau for International […]
