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The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, on Monday associating the new suicide bombing in the regional government of the Conduct with the prevalence of the drug market, promised to enforce the prohibition on the sale of alcohol and drugs in all 27 regional government areas in the state. The governor made this declaration during the sympathy visit to the …

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has explained that the green room, under his leadership, has consciously chose a dialogue for confrontation with executive arms about critical national issues. This approach, he stressed, was rooted in the belief that confrontation ultimately “did not produce dividends for the Nigerians.” Abbas articulated this strategic change on Monday while delivering …

The United States warned its citizens to avoid public places in the territory of the federal capital, Abuja, for reasons not disclosed. The US mission in Nigeria has increased the security notice on Monday, urges citizens to avoid all visits not essential to the government and military structures in the FCT. The consultant did not mention any specific threat. The …

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested Umar Ajiya Isa, a former Head of Finance (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), as part of an investigation of $ 7.2 billion fraud that is connected to the rehabilitation of the Nigerian large refinery. Sources in EFCC confirmed on Monday that Isa was being supervised for alleged …

General Prosecutor and Commissioner of Justice of the State of Nasarawa, Barr. Isaac Danladi has expressed strong support for the Kwara United FC before its historical appearance in the final of the Cup of the 2025 president, scheduled to take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday, June 28. Speaking at a special reception held in his …

The United States mission in Nigeria has issued security advisers who urge Americans to avoid unimportant trips to military and government facilities in Abuja amidst ongoing global security issues. According to the standby, “all employees of the US embassy and their families are prohibited from non-resi travel to the Nigerian military site or other governments in Abuja today”. This measure …

‎The Nigeria Olympian Association (Noa) has announced its intention to keep the national summit from 22 to 24 July 2025 at the Zeus Paradise Hotel, Malabushi, Abuja.‎According to a declaration of the association on Monday, the three -day event will act as a strategic platform for past and current Olympos to engage in dialogues on the future of sports development …

He reminded troops to respect the local laws and traditions of the people of Gambia and to support the values ​​that define Nigeria as a great nation. He said: “The Nigerian troops have carried out key roles in restoring peace and stability in the conflict areas throughout Africa and in the world. From Lebanon to Liberia, to Sierra Leone to …

Investors at the Nigerian equity market obtained the N279 billion at the close of trade on Monday. This follows the surge in stock prices such as Breweries Champions, Beta Glass PLC and Neimeth International Pharma, among others, on the trading floor. The Benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) increased to 118,579.65 points from 118,138.22 points recorded on the previous day. After five …

The Nigerian currency, Naira, declined against the US dollar in an official window on Monday. Nigerian central bank data (CBN) shows that Naira is closed on N1, 548.52/$ 1 compared to N1.547.36/$ 1 which is traded on Friday. This is the loss of N1.18 for local currencies against American Greenback. In the black market, Naira obtained N5 against dollars to …