The troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, abducted by suspected sea pirates during an attack on a passenger boat travelling from Nigeria to Cameroon on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
The Assistant Director of...
Gold broke through $4,600/ounce for the first time on Monday, January 12, 2026, while silver also hit a record high.
Spot gold jumped 1.7% to $4,584.74 per ounce by 0752 GMT, while Bullion hit a record high of $4,600.33 earlier...
First HoldCo Plc has announced new board appointments across its non-commercial banking subsidiaries, as part of measures to strengthen governance, deepen oversight, and position the businesses for sustainable growth.
First HoldCo, in a statement issued on Sunday, January 11, 2026,...
A Delta State woman narrowly escaped a horrifying attack by her son, who allegedly tried to remove her eyes for ritual purposes.
Mrs. Oke Eregarnoma recounted to journalists from her hospital bed that her son, Emma Eregarnoma, invited her to...
Oil prices dipped on Monday, January 12, 2026, after Iran said it had "total control" following weekend violence, while investors also weighed efforts to resume oil exports from Venezuela.
Iran’s statement eased some concerns over supply from the OPEC producer.
Brent...
Nigerian singers stole the spotlight at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held in Lagos on Sunday night, as several of the nation’s biggest stars walked away with top honours.
Rema emerged as one of the...
TikTok star Jarvis has caught the attention of social media users after a video of her making a surprising online prayer went viral.
The video comes months after her breakup with singer Peller, ending their relationship that began in 2024...
Seun Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has criticised comparisons between Afrobeats star Wizkid and his father, describing such claims as disrespectful and ignorant.
Speaking during a recent Instagram livestream, the musician warned Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known...
By Lukman Abdulmalik
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Muhamad Buba, for allegedly masterminding the killing of his father, Alhaji Muhammad Buba, in what authorities describe as a premeditated act.
Our correspondent gathered that Abubakar was...
An analysis of the proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill has revealed that Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) inserted at least ₦3.50 trillion worth of new projects into the budget, despite a Federal Government directive barring the introduction of fresh capital...
