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Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N55 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. This follows the soaring prices of shares such as Trans Express, Intenegins and UPDC REIT, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 202,672.56 points from 202,585.53 points on the previous trading day. After five hours of …

Former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has said the state was completely stalled over the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia. Suswam stated this on Thursday in Makurdi when he visited the state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Makurdi. The former governor who recently left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC …

Post views: 69 Yesterday, 8th April 2026, FA Benue State, Lobi Stars FC, Polytechnic Fidei, Hon. Torhile Uchi and other prominent figures from Benue State have supported Flight FC at their 2026 jersey unveiling ceremony in Gboko, Benue State. The event, held at the 5 Stars Exclusive Lounge, brought together people from all walks of life, united by their …

The United States has suspended visa appointment services at its Abuja mission following the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and family members amid worsening security concerns in Nigeria, although the federal government has dismissed the security alert, insisting the country remains stable. The development came just 24 hours after Washington authorized the departure of non-essential personnel from the US embassy in …

It is a profound indictment of governance when those who have dedicated their lives to protecting citizens are forced, in retirement, to take to the streets to protest. The planned nationwide action by retired officers of the Nigeria Police Force under the Police Retired Officers Forum (PROF) is not just another demonstration – it is a cry for justice from …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates who have registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now print their exam notification forms. The council disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday in Abuja by its Adviser on Public Communication, Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin said the exam will begin on April 16, urging candidates …

Post views: 13 ASEIN OHIS Ademola Olajire is one of Nigeria’s most experienced and respected sports journalists, a professional whose name has become synonymous with credibility, excellence and dedication. With a career spanning decades, Olajire has not only chronicled the evolution of Nigerian sport, but has also played an integral role in shaping its narrative, particularly through his enduring …

The World Bank has lowered its projection for Nigeria’s economic growth to an average of 4.1 percent in 2026. The projection for 2027 was also lowered to 4.2 percent. This figure is down compared to the projected growth of the Bretton Wood institutions in October 2025 of 4.4 percent. In its April 2026 Africa Economic Update titled ‘Making Industrial Policy …

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man over the alleged stabbing of five persons, which left two dead and three others seriously injured in Olambe area of ​​Ifo Local Government Area of ​​the state.. Police spokesperson, DSP Okuseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday in Abeokuta, describing the attack as a violent fallout of …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri The Office of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, through the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has organized face-to-face training for Science, Technology, Mathematics and Agriculture (STEMA) teachers in senior secondary schools in Borno State to acquire technical skills and teaching methodology for students. The occasion took place on Wednesday in Maiduguri, the state capital. The …