Stock market reverses bullish trend as investors lose N28bn
The Nigerian stock market returned to negative territory on Friday, March 27, 2026, shedding N28 billion, or 0.02 per cent. The market capitalisation closed at N128.969 trillion, down from N128.997 trillion, while the All-Share Index also slipped by 44.83 points, or 0.02 per cent, to 200,913.06, compared with 200,957.89 in the previous session. Losses in key stocks, including Cadbury, Eterna, E-Tranzact,...
APC re-elects Yilwatda as national chairman
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has re-elected Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as the party’s National Chairman. The APC, at its 8th national convention in Abuja on Friday, March 27, 2026, also returned all members of its National Working Committee (NWC) through consensus and affirmative voice vote. The newly elected NWC members who were immediately sworn-in would steer the party’s affairs in...
Kogi polytechnic lecturer dies in class
A lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Kogi State Polytechnic, Anslem Ojodomo, has died while teaching in class. Some students, who witnessed the incident, disclosed that Ojodomo collapsed while addressing them. The students said the lecturer was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was confirmed dead. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Prof. Salihu Avidime, confirmed the incident via a statement...
Naira trades N1,380/$ at official market
The naira appreciated at the official market on Friday, March 27, 2026, closing at N1,380.57 against the United States dollar. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the naira strengthened by N3.30 compared with Thursday’s closing rate. This represents a 0.23 per cent rise from Thursday, when the currency traded at N1,383.88 to the dollar. Oceangate Engineering to appeal...
Why I resigned – Kano dep gov
Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has announced his resignation, framing the decision as one made in the interest of stability and good governance rather than an indication of guilt or political defeat. His exit, however, comes at a time when Kano’s political climate is fraught with internal tensions, legal battles, and shifting alliances that have defined the...
Journalists barred, movement halted as APC holds convention in Abuja
Abuja was thrown into near standstill on Friday as the All Progressives Congress held its 8th elective National Convention at the Eagle Square under extremely tight security, a situation that led to journalists being initially barred, harassed and in some cases threatened by overzealous security operatives. President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, 31 APC governors, Senate President Godswill Akpabio,...
WASSCE records 32.72% pass rate
The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates (First Series), recording a 32.72 per cent pass rate. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Nigeria, Moyosola Adesina. According to WAEC, out of the 10,523 candidates who sat the examination,...
Power debt crisis deepens as FG, GenCos disagree
A fresh disagreement has emerged between the Federal Government and power generation companies (GenCos) over the actual debt owed within Nigeria’s electricity market, with both sides presenting conflicting figures on outstanding liabilities. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said ongoing reviews suggest that the government’s debt to GenCos may be far lower than the N6.3tn widely circulated in industry discussions. Speaking at...
How teenagers hid bomb in food flask to attack Borno hospital
Fresh details have emerged on how three teenagers attempted to bomb parts of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital using explosives concealed inside a food flask. The plot was thwarted when vigilant security personnel intercepted the suspects at the hospital gate. Investigations revealed that the teenage attackers had specifically targeted the main hospital complex—an area usually crowded with patients, health...
ICPC releases El-Rufai following mother’s death
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, from its custody, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. The development was confirmed on Friday by his son, Bashir El-Rufai, who stated that the commission granted the release shortly after the family announced the passing of the late...
