The Nigerian Army has mourned the deaths of several soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel and a captain, who were killed during separate encounters with terrorists in Borno State and Katsina State. Scores of troops were killed in recent attacks, although...
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi completed his registration on Saturday in his hometown of Agulu, Anambra State, where he also announced plans...
A bank customer in Minna, Niger State, on Friday fought back against suspected armed robbers, disarming one of the attackers and shooting a member of the gang during a robbery attempt. The incident occurred along Shiroro Road near Iya-Femi Restaurant...
Investors traded 3.695 billion shares valued at N177.687 billion in 370,980 deals at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) at the close of trading on Friday, March 6, 2026. This compares with 5.494 billion shares worth N196.709 billion exchanged in 370,233...
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 7 Guards Battalion, under the Guards Brigade, have rescued 19 kidnapped victims during a joint security operation in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The operation, carried out in collaboration with the Nigeria...
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed criticism following his appearance on Al Jazeera’s Head to Head programme, insisting he has no regrets defending the administration. Bwala said he would...
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has apologised for the inconvenience caused by ongoing power supply challenges across its franchise. The IBEDC Public Relations Officer, Daniel Adugbo, in a statement issued on Saturday, March 7, 2026, attributed the situation to...
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has raised alarm over the worsening security situation in South-West Nigeria, alleging that terrorists and kidnappers are now demanding drugs and even virgins as part of ransom for abducted victims. In a statement issued on...
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested a suspected commander of the Eastern Security Network and an alleged member of the Indigenous People of Biafra over their purported involvement in a string of attacks on police stations...
Eberechi Eze smashed home the winner as Arsenal survived a scare to overcome third-tier Mansfield 2-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, keeping alive their hopes for a historic quadruple. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made nine changes to...