Atiku, Kwankwaso, others converge in Ibadan for opposition unity summit
Top opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, have gathered in Ibadan, Oyo State, for a national summit aimed at strengthening cooperation among political parties. The meeting, chaired by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, is being held at the Government House Banquet Hall under the...
Army recovers remains of slain personnel in Imo
Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered the remains of two personnel killed in 2022 while travelling for their traditional wedding in Imo State, bringing closure to a case that has lingered for nearly four years. The victims—Master Warrant Officer (rtd) Linus Musa Audu and Lance Corporal Gloria Mathew—were reportedly abducted and killed along the Ubaha–Orsu axis by suspected members...
Why Ashmusy freezes her eggs
Popular social media influencer Amarachi Amusi, widely known as Ashmusy, has sparked widespread reactions online after revealing that she has undergone egg freezing to safeguard her future fertility and sidestep societal pressure to marry. The 30-year-old content creator shared the announcement in a detailed video on Friday, walking her followers through the medical stages of the procedure and explaining that...
Akpoti-Uduaghan vows to appeal N1bn defamation ruling, slams Yahaya Bello
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has rejected a Kogi State High Court judgement ordering her to pay N1 billion in damages to former Governor Yahaya Bello over alleged defamatory statements. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice A.S. Ibrahim, found the senator liable for remarks deemed injurious to Bello’s reputation. However, Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to challenge the decision at...
11,000 Nigerians jostle for Navy warship sail
Thousands of Nigerians are eagerly awaiting selection for a rare opportunity to sail aboard a naval vessel, after over 11,000 people applied for the Nigerian Navy’s “citizens’ sail” initiative—far exceeding available slots. The Director of Naval Information, Abi Folorunso, said the overwhelming response reflects growing public curiosity about life at sea and the operations of the Nigerian Navy. While many applicants...
Police rescue abducted toddler in Kano, arrest three suspects
The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State has rescued a two-year-old boy who was abducted in the Gwammaja area of the state, arresting three suspects and recovering most of the ransom paid by the family. The command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the child, identified as Aliyu Muhammad, was kidnapped on April 19 in front...
NAF airstrikes hit terrorist enclaves in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has destroyed terrorist hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State during a targeted air operation. In a statement issued on Saturday, NAF spokesperson, Ehimen Ejodame, said the strike was carried out on Friday evening over Ali Sheriffti, identified as a known insurgent enclave. According to him, the operation followed credible intelligence on...
Latest developments in Middle East war
United States negotiators are scheduled to leave for Pakistan on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as part of moves to end the war that has killed thousands and roiled global markets. Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: US envoys head to Islamabad US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital on Saturday in a bid to kickstart a new round...
Stock market closes week with N1.8trn gain
The Nigerian stock market sustained its upward momentum on Friday, April 24, 2026, closing the week on a strong note as investors gained N1.857 trillion. Price appreciation in companies such as Academy Press, UPDC, Haldane McCall, Zichis Agro Allied Industries, Wema Bank, and 38 other stocks helped push the market into positive territory. The market capitalisation rose to N145.334 trillion from...
UBA total assets rise to N33.2trn as gross earnings hit N3.09trn in one year
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, recording total assets growth of 9.4 per cent to N33.2 trillion up from N30.3 trillion at the end of 2024, alongside an 11.8 per cent increase in customer deposits from N24.3 trillion in 2024 to N27.2 trillion. The results released to...
