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Concerns have intensified over the safety of 416 people allegedly abducted in Borno State, following a video released by Boko Haram terrorists in which the group issued a 72-hour ultimatum and warned against any forced rescue attempt by Nigerian security forces. The video, obtained in the early hours of Monday, showed armed members of the group dressed in military camouflage …

A former National Board of Directors member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Prince Oyekunle Oyewumi, has congratulated the Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Senator Sarafadeen Alli on his 63rd birthday.Oyewumi, a member of the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Tinubu-Shettima Independent Campaign Council in the 2023 general elections, described the senator …

Post views: 25 Chief Magnus Agara, a philanthropist and community leader, has donated the sum of 12,500,000 naira to Amurie Omanze Ancient Kingdom, Isu Council Area of ​​Imo where he hails from. Agara, a chemical engineer and managing director of Nymagx Energy Services Limited, made the donation following the bestowal of chiefdom upon him by its traditional ruler, Eze …

…Shock, haggling as wannabes, party heavyweights left in the dark Daud Olatunji Fresh details have emerged on how the Presidency would intervene in the internal politics of the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), culminating in the controversial emergence of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the consensus governorship candidate of the party for …

By Ayo Kehinde Global oil prices rose sharply on Monday after renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran triggered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, sending fresh shockwaves through energy markets and raising concerns about global supply disruptions. Brent crude rose $6.11, or 6.76%, to $96.49 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose $6.53, or 7.79%, …

The Lagos State Government has released a set of cybersecurity guidelines, a strategic framework designed to improve digital security for businesses, public institutions and residents.This development represents another decisive step in Lagos’ mission to become a SMART, secure and globally competitive digital hub.As Africa’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem, home to thousands of businesses, Lagos faces growing exposure to cyber risks. The …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market earned N8.6 trillion at the close of trading last week. The market value increased to N139.8 trillion from N131.1 trillion recorded in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) which appreciated by 6.57% closed the week at 217,167.57 points, up from 203,770.43 points recorded in the previous week. The market performance was supported …

The federal government allocated $1.371 billion in the 2026 budget for the prosecution of Boko Haram and other terrorism-related cases, marking a sharp increase of 159% from the $530 million allocated in 2025. The provision, acquired by the Federal Ministry of Justice, highlights a renewed push by the government to strengthen the legal response to terrorism and insecurity. An analysis …

…He wants Amuneke’s role defined By Ori Martins The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has expressed its disappointment over the failure of Heartland FC to gain promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a disappointing Nigeria National League campaign. In a statement made available in Owerri and signed by its president, Cosmos Chukwuemeka, Imo …

Ecobank Group achieved an extraordinary financial performance in its 2025 results, surpassing the $1 trillion profit mark for the first time, thanks to strong treasury operations, resilient fee income and continued balance sheet expansion across its pan-African network. The bank recorded pre-tax profits of about N4.88 trillion, representing a 16% year-on-year increase, while profit after tax increased by 23% to …