Troops disrupt suspected terrorists’ logistics network in Niger
Troops of the 22 Brigade under Sector 1 of Operation Safe Stability (OPSS) have disrupted a suspected terrorist logistics network during an offensive operation in Niger State. Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 7:30 a.m. on April 26 in Latan Daji, located in Patigi Local Government Area. According to the sources, the troops, led by Brigadier General...
Reps pass bill for military doctrine think-tank
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre, a think-tank designed to strengthen Nigeria’s military and paramilitary operations. The proposed legislation, sponsored by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, and Daniel Asama, aims to enhance coordination, capacity, and operational effectiveness across the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Leading the debate on the...
PGA leadership crisis deepens as qualifying school plan sparks outrage
Fresh controversy has erupted within the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of Nigeria following plans by its leadership to stage a qualifying school aimed at admitting new players into the professional ranks, despite mounting concerns over dwindling tournaments and sponsorship. The qualifying event, scheduled for May in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, has drawn criticism from stakeholders who argue...
Oil price rises above $120 as US mulls military strikes on Iran
Oil prices rose as much as 7% on Thursday on a report the United States is considering potential military action against Iran to break the deadlock in negotiations to end the war. Brent crude futures for June rose $6.81, or 5.8%, to $124.84 a barrel as of 0527 GMT, after gaining 6.1% in the previous session. The June contract, up for...
NGX rakes in N5.6trn gain as market cap hits N152.7trn
The Nigerian stock market closed on a bullish note on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, recording a gain of N5.554 trillion for investors at the end of the trading session. The rally was driven by increased investor interest in high- and mid-cap stocks, including Airtel Africa, Zichis Agro Allied Industries, UAC of Nigeria, CAP, Jaiz Bank, and 45 others. The market capitalisation...
BUA Foods posts N142bn profit as total assets hit N1.5trn in Q1 2026
BUA Foods Plc has recorded a profit after tax of N142.32 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. This represented a 14 per cent increase from N125.28 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. BUA Foods disclosed this in its unaudited financial results released on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. BUA Foods stated that the growth was driven by cost...
Mother of slain Delta musician alleges police killed two of her sons
The mother of 28-year-old musician, Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan, has accused police officers of being responsible for the deaths of two of her sons in separate incidents. Her allegation follows public outrage over the recent killing of her younger son in Delta State, an incident that has led to the detention and dismissal of Assistant Superintendent of...
We’ll defeat Adeleke before nightfall — APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence of unseating Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the August 15 governorship election. The Director-General of the APC Campaign Council, Oluwole Oke, made the assertion on Wednesday during the inauguration of the party’s campaign committees in Osogbo. Oke said the ruling administration in the state had failed to meet the expectations of the...
EFCC grills Paramount Energy MD over N73.3m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has commenced investigations into the activities of the Managing Director of Paramount Energy Limited, Ralph Chinazum Ajah, over an alleged case of obtaining by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N72,300,000. The EFCC disclosed this in a statement issued by its spokesman, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The...
Yobe Senator withdraws from guber race, backs party leaders’ choice
Senator Musa Mustapha, representing Yobe East Senatorial District, has formally withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Yobe State, pledging full support for the candidate endorsed by party leaders. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mustapha said his decision followed a commitment reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held on April 23, 2026, at the Government House in...
