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Aishah Waliyullah and Grace Adeleke Controversial Islamic cleric and self-styled banned negotiator, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has courted fresh controversy after claiming that the Nigerian government has detailed information on every terrorist operating in the country, including their names and locations. The Kaduna cleric made this claim during a television interview, suggesting that authorities are fully aware of the identities and …

On Monday, March 9, 2026, Nigerian newspapers published a report stemming from a Federal Ministry of Finance media report that Nigeria spent ₦27.2 trillion on public debt servicing between 2024 and 2025, exceeding capital expenditure by ₦3.9 trillion. The report shows that debt service rose from ₦12.63 trillion in 2024 to ₦14.57 trillion in 2025, an increase of 15.4%. In …

The Network of Advocacy for Positive Impact Initiative (NAPII) has urged stakeholders to exercise caution and responsibility in discussions surrounding the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), underlining the need to support critical national institutions. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of NAPII, Comr. William Bassey, said the session was called to “set the record straight” on recent …

After five hours of trading on the capital market, equity capitalization rose to N125.8 trillion from N126.5 trillion recorded by the exchange on Monday. Premier Paints, Sunu Assurance and Conoil led the gainers chart, with share price growth of 9.97%, 9.95% and 9.95% respectively, closing at N17.65, N4.75 and N204.40 per share, up from N16.05, N4.32 and N185.90 per share. …

Kampala Convention: Kalu reacts as President Tinubu signs his bill for the protection of internally displaced persons in Nigeria Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu reacted as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), also known as the Kampala Convention, to …

On Monday, March 9, 2026, Nigerian newspapers published a report stemming from a Federal Ministry of Finance media report that Nigeria spent ₦27.2 trillion on public debt servicing between 2024 and 2025, exceeding capital expenditure by ₦3.9 trillion.The report shows that debt service rose from ₦12.63 trillion in 2024 to ₦14.57 trillion in 2025, an increase of 15.4%. In both …

Post views: 18 The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), HE Comrade Philip Shaibu, has stressed the importance of justice, ethical standards and moral values ​​in strengthening institutions, while receiving a delegation of the National Judicial Institute (NJI) at the NIS office in Abuja. Speaking during the courtesy visit led by the …

…Authorities suspect that abducted minors are being forced into militant roles …Residents urge urgent intervention by the military and the government UNICEF data reveals over 1,100 children recruited in the North East Daud Olatunji Tension has gripped parts of Borno State following the spread of a viral video showing a group of underage children dressed in military-style uniforms partying in …

By Ayo Kehinde The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has remitted a total of ₦1,570,671,200 to computer-based testing (CBT) centers that participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration exercise. In the latest edition of the Council’s weekly publication, JAMBulletin, published on Monday, the Council explained that the payment followed its earlier decision to collect the ₦700 …

Abuja: Embassy of Ethiopia celebrates 130th anniversary of Adwa victory and celebrates International Women’s Day By editor On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Embassy of Ethiopia in Abuja-Nigeria hosted a vibrant double celebration to mark the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa and International Women’s Day. Held under the theme “Adwa 130: From a dark history to a …