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Investors in the Nigerian capital market lost N367 billion at the close of trading last week. The market value fell to N160.044 trillion from N160.007 trillion recorded last week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) fell 0.25% to close the week at 249,712.37, down from 250,330.92 points recorded in the previous week. Despite the bearish sentiment, stocks such as Associated Bus …

Police agents in Enugu have arrested a suspected firearms repairman and two other suspects for possession of firearms, ammunition and suspected cultism in the state. This was disclosed by the State Police Command Spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement on Sunday in Enugu. He said agents arrested the suspects through ongoing proactive policing operations across the state. He added that …

By Saleh Perkush The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, has warned residents of the North-East to remain vigilant ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Kabir celebrations, revealing that remnants of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province are planning possible attacks during the festive period. The military, however, assured citizens that extensive security measures had already been …

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, CFR, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s landslide victory in the presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey. Dogara, who served as Bauchi State Coordinator and Collation Officer while also a member of the National Presidential Primary Election Committee, said …

As health authorities in Congo and Uganda respond to the resurgence of this deadly disease, the UN is also helping to strengthen preparedness and raise awareness in at-risk communities. UN aid workers have been working since the outbreak was declared on May 15 in Ituri province in eastern DRC. Within 72 hours, the World Health Organization (WHO) sent 11.5 tons …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has accused the federal government of failing to fully comply with a Federal High Court ruling ordering the disclosure of details relating to Abuja’s controversial $460 million CCTV project, saying authorities have admitted they do not have detailed records of local contractors who benefited from the project. The human rights group revealed this …

By 10 votes to four, the UN World Court command “The right to strike of workers and their organizations is protected” under the Convention Convention on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize, 1948 (No. 87). But the Court emphasized that his opinion did not explain the exact scope of the right to strike. In conclusion, judges …

2027: ADC affirms Malami, others as Kebbi candidates The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has announced the nomination of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The announcement, contained in a statement issued by Malami’s Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, also names other candidates for …

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The Lagos State Government has stepped up its crackdown on environmental violations, arresting no fewer than 931 people for waste-related offenses within a year of ongoing enforcement operations across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Sunday during the 2026 ministerial press conference held in Alausa, Ikeja, saying the state has significantly strengthened …