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President Bola Tinubu returned to Lagos on Friday after concluding official engagements in France, Kenya and Rwanda focused on investment, economic reforms and regional cooperation. The presidential plane landed at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at around 7.12pm, according to the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu was received by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy …

Police agents in Kaduna have arrested 10 suspected logistics suppliers to bandits and recovered eight firearms in separate operations across the state. This was disclosed by the Spokesman of the State Police Command, Mansir Hassan, in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna. Hassan said the breakthrough followed investigations into cases of criminal conspiracy and illegal trafficking of firearms and …

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his queen, Queen Mariam, have joyfully welcomed the twin princes into the royal house of Oduduwa, palace officials confirmed on Friday. According to Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs at Ooni’s Palace, both the mother and babies are in good health after the successful delivery. The arrival of the twins …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N1.2 trillion at the close of trading on Friday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as Zichis, FTN Cocoa, and TIP on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 250,330.92 points from 252,243.11 points the previous day. After five hours of trading on the capital …

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, on Friday, reactivated a joint security operation codenamed “Operation Sweep FCT” in collaboration with other security agencies within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with the support of FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike. A press release by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Josephine Adeh, said the renewed operation, aimed at …

Abayomi Ademola Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have been drawn in Group F alongside former champions Spain, China and debutants New Caledonia for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026. The tournament draw ceremony was held on Friday in Lodz, Poland, setting up what is expected to be a highly competitive group for the seven-time African champions. The …

The Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos on Friday charged a social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (also known as Blessing CEO). He was brought before Justice DI Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on suspicion of N36 million fraud. Nkiruka was charged with two counts …

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate suspension of one of his aides, Dayo Ibijowo. This follows Ibilowo’s arrest on suspicion of thuggery. Yinka Oyebode, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, stated this in a statement on Friday in Ado Ekiti. According to him, Ibijowo was among 11 suspected armed thugs arrested on Thursday in Ikun-Ekiti by members …

Court has remanded 11 people for allegedly plotting to disrupt the Ekiti APC primary elections An Ado Ekiti court has remanded 11 men in custody for 30 days over an alleged plot to disrupt Saturday’s APC House of Representatives primaries in Ekiti II North Federal Constituency. Chief Magistrate Adeosun granted the order on Friday on an ex parte motion filed …

A presidential candidate from the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesome Wike, Sandy Onor has supported the removal of fuel subsidies by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a bold move that releases funds for national development. Onor, who was the only presidential candidate vetted on Thursday ahead of the 2027 general election, alongside 25 gubernatorial …