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A police inspector attached to the security of the Kogi State Government House in Lokoja has lost an assault rifle and 30 live rounds after suspected thieves stole his vehicle and made off with the weapon in a brazen overnight incident. The officer concerned, identified as Inspector Mohammed Abdullahi, is said to have parked his Toyota Camry with registration number …

Nigeria recorded a significant improvement in external sector performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the current account surplus increasing to $4.98 billion, an increase of 255.7 percent from the previous quarter. This growth was largely driven by stronger revenues from exports of crude oil, gas and refined oil, coupled with a sharp decline in the fuel import bill. …

Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms have produced stronger growth, lower inflation and improved external reserves, but millions of Nigerians continue to face worsening hardship, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In its latest Article IV consultation report, the International Monetary Fund said poverty increased to 63% of the population, while about 27 million Nigerians faced food insecurity at the end …

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has unveiled a new digital broadcast initiative aimed at improving access to information, strengthening Nigeria’s media landscape and accelerating the transformation of the country’s digital economy. The initiative, called “The Big Picture” and supported by digital broadcasting platform Free TV, was officially launched in Abuja. NBC Director General Charles Ebuebu described the platform as an …

Post views: 91 By Wakawaka Sports The South East Basketball Association (SEBA) has responded to concerns raised by Ayo Bakare over the moving of the second phase of the NBBF Premier League Atlantic Conference from Lagos to Enugu, insisting that security challenges should not be used to single out one particular state. In a statement signed by Kennedy Onwunali, …

…Cocoa powder imports reach ₦9.55 billion as agricultural trade deficit widens According to foreign trade data, Nigeria spent about ₦23 billion importing crude palm oil from neighboring West African countries by the first three months of 2026, despite being one of Africa’s largest producers of the commodity. Data obtained from the Foreign Trade Statistics report published by the National Bureau …

Many things in life defy basic understanding, rationality, or explanation. Some puzzles defy solution no matter how hard you try to figure them out. Sometimes, the search for answers to some contradictions numbs sensitivity. However, the man with a balanced conscience must resist the temptation to reconcile some anomalies with sensitivity. We must therefore continue to ask questions, to challenge …

*While Marno retires after more than six years at the helm of Shell in Nigeria Former Chief Executive Officer of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Elohor Aiboni, currently serving as Asset Director at Brunei Shell Petroleum, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Country Chair Nigeria, taking over from Marno de Jong who is leaving Shell to …

Post views: 13 The Rangers International FC Foundation will partner with the Kunie Foundation to promote social impact initiatives and community development programs targeting children and youth in Iva Valley, Enugu State. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, representatives of the Kunie Foundation, led by its Communications Officer, Uchenna Igboeme, paid a courtesy visit to the corporate office of Rangers …

…Epidemic hits several LGAs, experts raise new health concerns Grace Adeleke An investigation by PLATFORM TIMES has revealed that Ogun State recorded no fewer than 835 cholera cases and 24 deaths between 2021 and 2025, raising new concerns over recurring outbreaks and public health preparedness in affected communities. Data obtained by this newspaper showed that the waterborne disease affected several …