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Troops of the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade have rescued 19 kidnapped victims on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They also killed one suspected terrorist in a coordinated operation in Bwari FCT Area Council. This was disclosed by the Acting Assistant Director of Public Relations, Army Brigade Guard Headquarters, Odumola Olawuyi in a statement, Saturday in Abuja. READ …

The Handshake Movement (THM), a key pillar of patriots committed to building a truly inclusive, responsive and forward-thinking political force in Nigeria, has called on the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and all presidential aspirants on the party platform to unite. The group said that across the country, millions of citizens face growing economic hardship, growing insecurity, unemployment, …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Friday that 30 banks had met the new capital requirements ahead of the March 31 deadline. This was disclosed by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications Development of CBN, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali in a statement in Abuja. He said as of March 6, the banks had met the new minimum capital requirements …

The United States has imposed visa restrictions targeting Rwandan officials accused of sponsoring M23 rebels and undermining peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The State Department, in a statement on Saturday, said visa restrictions had been imposed on several senior Rwandan officials for “fueling instability” in eastern DRC. “By continuing to support M23 and violating the Washington …

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has apologized for the inconvenience caused by the ongoing electricity supply difficulties across its franchise. IBEDC Public Relations Officer, Daniel Adugbo, in a statement issued on Saturday, March 7, 2026, attributed the situation to challenges affecting power generation and supply from the national grid. Adugbo said the shortage of gas supply to power generation …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has spoken in defense of comments made to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that there is no corruption in Nigeria. Bwala, who also defended the president’s economic reforms, argued that the president’s comments were taken out of context based on what he meant. He spoke during an interview with Journalist, …

Benue State House of Assembly Minority Leader, Abu Umoru has announced his decision to leave the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Umoru, representing Apa/Agatu State Constituency, has assumed the role of minority leader towards the end of 2025 following the defection of the former Majority Leader. In Thursday’s plenary session, Benue State …

The Lagos State Police Command has refunded ₦150,000 to a woman who alleged that officers of the state tactical squad kidnapped her and two friends and demanded ₦800,000 for their release. The victim, Helena Nelson Ikoi, revealed the development on her Facebook page after she visited the police station with a friend, Jude, to meet the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the capitalization of Alpha Morgan Bank, marking an important milestone in the Bank’s growth journey and reinforcing its commitment to building a strong, resilient and future-ready financial institution. This statement reflects the Bank’s adherence to regulatory requirements and its strategic focus on strengthening its capital base to support sustainable growth, innovation and …

The Labor Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 election admits that he is not intimidated by the number of governors who are now under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi has insisted that he will contest the 2027 presidential election, despite efforts by some political actors to prevent him from running. He spoke on Friday in Nimo, …