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A new report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reveals that approximately 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, increasing insecurity and contributing significantly to religious violence in several regions of the country. The report, released in May 2026 and entitled “Non-State Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” described the armed group as …

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday fixed July 6 for judgment in the confiscation lawsuit filed by the EFCC against 57 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after EFCC lawyer, Jibrin Okutepa (SAN) and counsel for Malami and other respondents, Adedayo Adedeji (SAN), …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N888 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares including Dangote Sugar, Trans Power and TIP on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 249,738.84 points from 251,125.02 points on the previous trading day. After five hours of trading on …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. The NDC does not recognize the Enugu chairman, John Paul Anih, who was elected three weeks ago The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has disowned the party chairman in Enugu State, John Paul Anih who was recently elected to the position.Read more 2. SERAP …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market lost N367 billion at the close of trading last week. The market value fell to N160.044 trillion from N160.007 trillion recorded last week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) fell 0.25% to close the week at 249,712.37, down from 250,330.92 points recorded in the previous week. Despite the bearish sentiment, stocks such as Associated Bus …

President Bola Tinubu has officially clinched the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 general elections after recording a landslide victory in the party’s national live primaries. Results announced during the ongoing national vote counting exercise in Abuja showed the President defeated his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, by a wide margin after voting was conducted in 8,809 …

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has disowned the party chairman in Enugu State, John Paul Anih who was recently elected to the position. The NDC has chosen Anih, a former aide to former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, as its state governor after he reportedly won at the party’s State Congress held on May 4, 2026 …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy to “immediately disclose the identities of all local contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and other entities benefiting from payments for the National Public Security Communications System project in Abuja, commonly referred to as the $460 million Abuja CCTV Project.” The …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. 2027: Donald Duke, 2 others compete for PRP presidential ticket Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has been approved by the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) for the presidential primaries scheduled for May 25.Read more 2. Hayatu-Deen challenges Atiku, Amaechi regarding ADC’s ethical commitments African Democratic Congress (ADC) …

Investors lost N367 billion as the equity market experienced its first bearish trading week in weeks. The market strengthened in three of the five trading sessions. The market value fell to N160.044 trillion from N160.007 trillion recorded last week, while the All-Share Index (ASI) depreciated by 0.25% to close the week at 249,712.37, down from 250,330.92 points recorded in the …