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The Nigerian stock market has extended its positive trend, appreciating from n186 billion in the midst of an increase in purchase interest on Wednesday 14 May 2025. Market capitalization has increased by n186 billion or 0.27 percent to close at N68,543 trillions, compared to N68,357 trillion on Tuesday. The All-Share index (ASI) also increased by 296.72 points or 0.27 percent, …

The Governor of Dauda Older from the state of Zamfara has condemned the lack of income generated from the vast state -dense mineral deposit, describing the situation as very unfortunate given the state’s natural wealth. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview at Channels Television Politics Today, the Lawal Governor highlighted that regardless of the Zamfara mineral -rich landscape, the current …

The state government of Lagos has raised concerns about the growing trend of public employees after being sponsored for training abroad. Tuesday the commissioner for establishments and training, Ayantayo Afolabi, revealed that 30 % of the beneficiaries sponsored by the state do not return to the country upon completion of their programs. Ayantayo made the revelation during the briefing for …

Six Nigeria were deported from the United States on Wednesday after being punished for various crimes, in what seems to be part of the wider US immigration crush. Deported people arrived at Murtala Muhammated International Airport in Lagos around 9 am on the Delta Airlines aircraft. They were accepted by officials from the Nigerian government agency, who are now assigned …

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, underlined the need to conduct a new census to guide Nigeria national planning processes He said that the need for a new census has become urgent, since the last was carried out in 2006. In a declaration signed in Abuja by the National Population Commission (NPC) public affairs department, Akpabio left this sign …

The Governor of Monday Okpebholo from Edo State had vowed that his government would not resign in his struggle against the cult, stating that there was no threat or acts of intimidation that would prevent his government from protecting the lives of its citizens. Overcoming a peaceful youth meeting in the Edo State Government Building on Tuesday, the Governor reiterated …

Here are the 10 top stories that become headlines throughout the country today. 1. DSS dragged Pat Utomi to court on plans to form shadow govt The State Service Department (DSS) has taken legal action against former presidential candidate, Professor Pat Utomi, for what is described as an inconsulting step to form a “shadow government” aimed at damaging the administration …

The Super Eagles Victor Osimhen striker offered a sensational performance, scoring twice to conduct Galatasaray to an imposing victory 3-0 on Trabzonspor in the final of the Turkish Cup at the Gaziantep stadium. The victory ensured the 19th Title of the Turkish Cup of Galatasaray and the first since 2019. Osimhen has been decisive throughout the Galatasaray Run Cup, bagging …

Responding to an increase in public dissatisfaction, the Joint Acceptance and Matriculation Council (Jamb) has announced a comprehensive review of the results of the Integrated Tertiary Matriculation (UTME), following what is described as a complaint “unusual” of candidates, parents, and stakeholders. In a formal notification issued Tuesday in Abuja, Jamb said the review of the review, which was scheduled for …

Taraba: troops neutralize the bandit, recovers the AK-47 rifle In line with the operational efforts in progress to free the status of Taraba of the criminal elements and restore peace in troubled areas, the troops of 6 Nigerian brigadier armies, the 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (Ottus) sector, have recorded a significant success following a recent strategic operational visit by the …