By ADEMOLA OSHODI Armed groups operating across Nigeria’s northern and western corridors have adapted faster than the structures designed to contain them. They attack within Nigerian territory, withdraw across borders, and return with renewed capacity. This pattern persists because enforcement...
By MUHAMMAD SHEHU MOLASH On the 24th of May 2024, Governor Uba Sani faced one of the most painful moments of his life: The death of his younger brother, Pharm. Mukhtar Lawal, who passed away after sustaining injuries in a...
Oil prices soar on Friday, April 10, 2026, driven by fresh anxiety over supplies from Saudi ‌Arabia. Prices were still headed for a loss as nerves eased over a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, while Israel...
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has expressed concern about the United States' recent decision to evacuate its embassy staff from Nigeria, describing it as a troubling indication of worsening insecurity and declining global confidence in the country. In a...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a Boko Haram member, Auwalu Samaila, to death by hanging. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgement delivered on Thursday, April 9, 2026, convicted and sentenced Samaila to death after he pleaded guilty...
The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish rally on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as investors gained N369 billion. This was driven by sustained demand for stocks such as Trans-Nationwide Express, International Energy Insurance, UPDC, Guinea Insurance, Regency Alliance Insurance, and...
The naira further appreciated at the official market on Thursday, April 9, 2026, trading at N1,359.31 against the United States dollar. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the naira gained N12.50. UBA employs 700 graduates to...
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reinforced its commitment towards tackling youth unemployment across the continent with the employment of over 700 young professionals under its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP). The graduation ceremony, which was held held at...
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced a N500 million support fund by the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition for the family of late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi, declaring that political associates must move beyond tributes to concrete action. Speaking at a...
Nigerian music star 9ice, born Abolore Akande, has revealed that he has practised as a traditional priest, popularly known as a babalawo, for more than 18 years. The singer made the disclosure during the listening party for his new album,...