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Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N900 billion at the end of trading on Wednesday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as Red Star Express, Aradel and Presco on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 201,156.85 points from 202,559.41 points recorded on the previous trading day. After five hours of …

The Labor Party (LP) has announced May 23, 2026, as the date for the presidential primaries according to its approved schedule ahead of the 2027 general election. This was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) held and witnessed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Abuja, on Tuesday. The …

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the country’s security chiefs to move to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State to take control of the situation, after Boko Haram bombers detonated explosives on Monday that killed about 24 people and injured 100 others. The President gave the directive in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. He said he had also directed …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the safety of citizens’ lives and property over political engagement and diplomatic activities. The party was reacting to a deadly bomb blast in Maiduguri, Borno State, which left at least 23 people dead and more than 100 injured. ADC, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its …

The United Nations has issued a stark warning that a prolonged war in the Middle East could cause tens of millions of people to experience acute hunger, and dramatically worsen an already severe global food crisis. Speaking on Tuesday, World Food Program Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau said the ongoing conflict – now in its third week – could have …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market gained N696 billion in early trading on Tuesday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Bua Cement, Premier Paints and Zenith Bank, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 202,559.41 points from 201,474.89 points recorded on the previous trading day. After five …

President Bola Tinubu has ordered all political appointees in his government who are running for the 2027 elections to resign by March 31. This was disclosed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, in a circular issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Public Service Office, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, on Wednesday in Abuja. The directive, according …

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday arrived in the UK for an important state visit. The presidential plane carrying Tinubu’ and his wife, Oluremi, landed at Stansted Airport at 15.23 local time to mark the official start of high-level diplomatic engagements. Special Advisor to the President for Media and Public Communications, Mr. Sunday Dare, confirmed the development in a post on …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Tinubu leaves for England for a state visit hosted by King Charles III President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for an official state visit to the UK following an invitation from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.Read more 2. Tinubu swears in Oyedele as minister President Bola …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Nigerian government accuses mining company of plot to embarrass Tinubu in the UK The Federal Government accused a mining company, Jupiter Ltd, of planning to sponsor a “slander campaign” against President Bola Tinubu during his planned state visit to the UK.Read more 2. ‘Investigate alleged ₦5.9 billion spent to …