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Russian authorities have denied reports that the country plans to send drones to Iran amid conflict in the Middle East region. The Kremlin said on Thursday that a Financial Times report that it was close to completing drone deliveries to Iran was a “lie”. Russia is a close ally of Iran, but has denied sending military aid to its partner …

Total transactions in the Nigerian stock market increased 78.93% to N1.54 trillion (approximately $1,131.27 million) in February 2026 from N862 billion (approximately $621.67 million) in January 2026. A report by the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) released on Wednesday, showed that total transactions YtD February increased 115.4% to N2.404 trillion from N1.116 trillion YtD February 2025. The total value of transactions …

UK increases visa, residency and citizenship fees ahead of April deadline The UK Home Office has announced radical increases in fees for visa, residency and citizenship applications, with the new fees coming into force from 8 April 2026, in a move that will directly impact Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to enter the UK. The revised fee structure, published …

By Barth Ikiebe The new Police Commissioner for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has vowed to crack down on criminal activities, saying crime will have no place under his leadership. Addressing journalists during his inaugural briefing in Abuja, CP Sanusi expressed gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, for entrusting him with the assignment. …

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentence of Osamudiamen Philip Ikilo for fraud. The convict was charged with one count of theft before Justice WI Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City. Once arraigned, the defendant pleads not guilty to the charges, setting the stage …

Tensions in Nigeria’s health sector escalated on Thursday as workers under the Amalgamated Health Sector Union and the Assembly of Associations of Health Services Professionals took to the streets in Abuja, protesting against a controversial reform bill currently being tabled in the National Assembly. Protesters gathered at the Unity Fountain in Maitama, voicing strong opposition to the proposed law, which …

Police in Niger have arrested seven suspects for illegal mining and vandalism of government property in Gurara Local Government Area of ​​the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Minna by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun. The spokesperson said the arrest follows the command’s effort to protect and safeguard public property in Niger. …

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially inaugurated Irele Towers, a new commercial facility within the Lagos Free Zone, marking a significant step in the state’s economic development strategy. The project, located along the Lekki-Epe expressway, is designed to improve business operations and attract both local and international investors to Lagos. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Sanwo-Olu described the development …

Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday acquitted former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah and her former aide, Gloria Odita of N2.5 billion fraud. The judge dismissed the two after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) informed the court of its decision to dismiss the case based on a plea bargain. However, prosecutors filed …

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of N400 million allegedly linked to a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officer, AVM Mikail Abdulraheem, to the Federal Government. The judge, who granted the order after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel, Abba Muhammed (SAN), agreed to the motion, and found the application to …