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Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Bwala dissects ADC, citing six issues holding back the party A presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, criticized the structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its leaders, citing six issues that he said would not allow the party to grow, or make a meaningful impact.Read more 2. INEC postpones …

Investors gained N1.36 trillion as equity market capitalization soared in the just ended trading week. The market rallied in four trading sessions due to a public holiday on Monday announced by the FG to commemorate Easter Celebrations. The market value increased to N131.1 trillion from N129.8 trillion recorded last week while the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 1.03% to close …

Surviving soldiers gave harrowing accounts of the midnight rebel assault that killed 29th Brigade Task Force commander Brigadier Oseni Braimah, describing a numerically superior multidirectional attack that overwhelmed troops and temporarily broke their defensive line in Benisheikh, Borno state. The attack, launched around 00.30am on Thursday by suspected fighters from Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, simultaneously targeted …

Kano state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday alleged that his former deputy, Aminu Abdussalam, plotted to remove him from office and seize power. Yusuf made the allegation while hosting a group of praise singers, known as Mawallafan Abba Gida Gida, at Government House in Kano. The governor said the circumstances surrounding Abdussalam’s exit from office raised concerns, noting that …

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In a landmark victory with far-reaching implications for corporate governance in Nigeria, the Supreme Court has awarded Neconde Energy Limited and Nestoil Limited a decisive victory, overturning the Court of Appeal’s earlier ruling and redefining the legal boundaries of receivership. The dispute, between Neconde Energy Limited and FBNQuest Trustees & others, began with a preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of …

FIFA has announced the list of African referees who will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven referees securing places in football’s biggest tournament. However, the list does not include some famous names. According to the Africa Top Sports report, the referees selected are: Mustapha Ghorbal (Algeria)Amin Mohamed (Egypt)Pierre Atcho (Gabon)Jalal Jayed (Morocco)Dahane Beida (Mauritania)Tom Abongile (South …

A presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, criticized the structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its leaders, citing six issues that he said would not allow the party to grow, or make a meaningful impact. This occurred amidst a leadership crisis in the party which caused several factions to emerge and claim control of the party. Bwala stated that ADC’s …

Poverty in Nigeria rose to 63% in 2025, despite a slowdown in inflation, indicating the limited impact of recent macroeconomic improvements on household well-being, the World Bank said. The bank disclosed this in its Nigeria Development Update (April 2026) titled “Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development”, released on Tuesday in Abuja. Data presented in the …