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investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N1 trillion at the close of trading on Tuesday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Airtel Africa, Consolidated Hallmark and John Holt, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 200,705.88 points from 199,014.02 points on the previous trading day. After …

Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This makes her the first woman to hold the position since the country’s formation. Nnake, 39, replaces Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, who served since the beginning of the Soludo government. His appointment marks the first political appointment …

Former United States of America (USA) based Super Falcons striker, Patience Avre-Odeli, has reminded the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to add former national football team players who previously dominated the African women’s football scene to the list of his reward plans. The former Ufuoma Babes FC of Warri and Princess Jegede Babes FC of Lagos forward has reiterated …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday launched the draft Political Party Regulations and Guidelines 2026 ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the document at a consultation meeting with political party leaders regarding the review of the INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties in Abuja. Amupitan said the review became necessary following the …

A Lagos-based real estate syndicate, allegedly led by Lawrence Onwukwem and Isaiah Ijele, has been dragged into fresh controversy following a petition accusing the group of fraud, illegal eviction and violent intimidation, even as key members remain in hiding following a court conviction. The syndicate, which reportedly operates under the name Green Birch Tech Limited, along with partners Davies Ijele, …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. PDP tensions peaked when Wike criticized Makinde at the NEC meeting A new rift within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) surfaced on Monday evening when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, launched a scathing attack on the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, and accused him …

Governor Dapo Abiodun The Ogun State Government has rejected claims circulating online about the strength of evidence in the case against Abass Olalekan, a Local Government Inspector (LGI) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abeokuta South. Mr Olalekan was arraigned on March 23, 2026 before the Magistrate Court 1, Isabo, Abeokuta, charged with two counts. He was later …

A US jury has awarded $19.3 million in damages to famed Hollywood actor and comedian Bill Cosby after finding him responsible for sexually assaulting a woman in 1972. The plaintiff, Donna Motsinger, alleged in her lawsuit that Cosby drugged and assaulted her after inviting her to a comedy show in San Carlos, California. At the time, she was working as …

By Ayo Kehinde The organized private sector (OPS) and the Nigeria Labor Congress have called for urgent government intervention as petrol prices rise towards ₦1,400 a liter in parts of Nigeria, raising concerns about inflation, job losses and potential business closures. The latest increase follows subsequent price increases by the Dangote oil refinery, which recently increased its ex-depot price to …

As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fourth week, images emerge of projectiles, including missiles, across the Middle East – some in unexpected locations. On Tuesday, a girl was photographed in a West Bank village posing next to a missile with its tail fin sticking out of the ground. Latest Iran war – Tehran targets Israel & Gulf Picture: …