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The Federal Government has filed 13 treason charges against alleged coup plotters who allegedly planned to overthrow the recent government of President Bola Tinubu. About 40 suspects including active and retired military personnel, a police inspector, civilians and financiers, are scheduled to be tried tomorrow (Wednesday), April 22, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Those named …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N608 billion at the close of trading Monday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as NAHCO, Union Dicon and Fidelity Bank, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 218,113.84 points from 217,167.57 points on the previous trading day. After five hours …

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced the primary election schedule ahead of the 2027 general election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ejimofor Opara, made the schedule public in a statement on Monday in Awka. He said the schedule had been approved by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in line with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) …

Former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former governor who announced this in Kano on Sunday, revealed that he has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a resignation letter dated April 19, 2026 addressed to the PDP Chairman Giginyu Area in Nasarawa Local Government Area of ​​Kano State, …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Former Kano governor, Shekarau, dumps PDP, joins APC Former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Read more 2. The Nigerian government prohibits the import of detergents, pens, frozen chicken, chocolate, cement, etc The federal government in its updated schedule has …

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 …

Former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former governor who announced this in Kano on Sunday, revealed that he has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Details to come…

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. The 60/40 split agreement thwarted Governor Bala Mohammed’s plans to switch to the APC The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has suspended discussions with the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the defection of Governor Bala Mohammed to the party.Read more 2. Former Lagos MP asks Tinubu to …

The federal government in its updated schedule has included cement, detergent soap, frozen or live poultry, and chocolate bars as items prohibited from entering the country. This is an effort to protect domestic industry and manage the country’s foreign exchange. The Revised Import Prohibition List dated 1 April 2026 details seventeen main categories of goods that are now strictly prohibited …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has suspended discussions with the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the defection of Governor Bala Mohammed to the party. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the PDP in the state, Sama’ila Adamu-Burga, at a press conference on Saturday in Bauchi. APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, …