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A heavy firefight between troops and suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Kukawa local government area of ​​Borno state has resulted in casualties on both sides, security sources said on Monday. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the clash began when insurgents launched an attack on a military camp, prompting troops to engage them in a prolonged firefight. …

Vice President denies allegations of wrongdoing at NYSC and law school, insists on unproven allegations The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has dismissed allegations regarding his participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and attendance at the Nigerian Law School, describing the claims as unproven and politically colored narratives. …

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has upheld the sentence of the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Maj. Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing and misappropriating company funds. In a Certified True Copy (CTC) judgment issued on Monday, the appellate court dismissed Mohammed’s appeal challenging the jurisdiction of the Special Military Tribunal (Nigerian Army) and the …

“Fear of Trump is not the beginning of wisdom. But it is time to proceed with caution, with clear eyes and a steady hand.” As a child, whenever I refused to eat or take bitter traditional medicine, my mother threatened to call Werekaci, the unstable and aggressive man who lived at the end of our street. The fear alone was …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a former councilor in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of ​​Lagos State following credible intelligence linking him to the sale and smuggling of illegal drugs. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said the 45-year-old suspect, who is currently a …

Experts in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector have defended the pricing structure of the Dangote Refinery, accusing some fuel companies of trying to squeeze the refinery and misleading the public about the recent increase in petrol prices. Experts say that reports suggesting that the latest adjustments made by the refinery are solely responsible for the recent increase in fuel prices are …

The Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to creating an enabling environment, where women can thrive professionally and financially. Lawal, in a statement issued to reporters to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 on Sunday, said the bank has joined the global community in celebrating IWD. He reiterated the bank’s commitment to promoting gender …

The People’s Democratic Party Governors’ Forum on Sunday called for calm ahead of the Court of Appeal’s decision on the party’s leadership crisis. The appeals court will deliver its ruling on the matter later Monday. The governors made this call in a statement issued by the Director General of the Forum, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo in Abuja. “We urge our members, …

..The Committee rejects Ojulari’s explanation as inadequate … Kyari, former officials will appear before MPs Daud Olatunji The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has expressed dissatisfaction with explanations offered by the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over the alleged ₦210 trillion discrepancies discovered in the company’s financial records. Committee Chairman, Senator Aliyu Wadada, said clarifications provided by …

Investors in Nigerian equities earned N2.67 trillion at the close of trading last week This follows an increase in equity capitalization to N126.4 trillion from N123.7 trillion recorded last week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 2.16% closing the week at 196,968 from 192,826.78 recorded in the previous week. The market performance was supported by the strong performance of …