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The protesters on Friday gathered at the headquarters of the troops in Abuja and the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja, demanding an immediate release of Human Rights activists Omoyle Sowore. Wearing black and waving the Nigerian flag, the demonstrators of screaming anti-government songs, accused the police intimidation. They denied the report that they had prevented traffic, insisting their actions …

The Nigerian equity market yelled at the 26th day of consecutive days from Bullish on Friday with N516 billion losses for investors at the close of trading that day. This follows a decrease in stock prices such as Abbey Mortgage Bank PLC, Custodian & Allied PLC and Deap Capital Management & Trust, among others, on the trading floor. The Benchmark …

The police on Friday released a presidential candidate detained from the African Action Congress (AAC) in the EST 2023 E election, Omoyle Sowore. The activist was detained on Wednesday after he respected the invitation of the Inspector General of the Police Monitoring Unit. He was invited by the police through a petition sent to the police by an unnamed person. …

Here are the top 10 stories throughout the country. 1. 2027: Atiku, Mark, Amaechi ‘All are Jokers’, TUC rejects the ADC coalition, urged to focus on election reforms The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has rejected the new coalition prospects formed under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing prominent members as “a group of comedians” and …

‘In this investigative report, KEHINDE OGUNYALE reveals how gas gas exploration and emissions by companies in Bayelsa State have altered the environment, created climate change and negatively impacted the citizens’ Amid Nigeria’s sluggish efforts to curb methane emissions due to weak accountability and failed commitments, local communities near oil exploration sites continue to bear the brunt of daily gas flaring …

Investors at Nigeria’s equity brought home the N479 billion as an advantage at the close of trade on Thursday. This follows the surge in stock prices such as AIICO Insurance PLC, University Press, and AXA Mansard Insurance PLC, among others, on the trading floor. The Benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) rose to 146,570.71 points from 145,813.86 points recorded on the previous …

The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has rejected the new coalition prospects formed under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing prominent members as “a group of comedians” and urged the Nigerians to divert focus towards meaningful election reforms. Osifo made a comment during the appearance at TUC Half Hour, the current business program was aired on …

Here are the top 10 stories throughout the country. 1. Abure Protest Faction Faction of Labor Parties at Inec Headquarters, Party Leadership said they were ‘fraudsters’ Supporters who are in line with the faction led by Julius Abure from the Labor Party appeared at the Headquarters of the Independent National Election Commission (Inec) in Abuja on Wednesday morning, protested for …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market obtained N643 billion at the closing of trade on Wednesday. This follows the surge in stock prices such as Scoa Nigeria, Learn Africa PLC and Jaiz Bank PLC, among others, on the trading floor. The Benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) increased to 145,813.86 points from 144,796.37 points recorded on the previous day. After five hours …

Supporters who are in line with the faction led by Julius Abure from the Labor Party appeared at the Headquarters of the Independent National Election Commission (Inec) in Abuja on Wednesday morning, protested for the removal of their candidates from the official list of Inec for the upcoming FCT area council election and the selection of the National Council Election. …