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Investors earned N1.76 trillion in the just ended and holiday-shortened trading week as equity markets continued to consolidate on last week’s bullish run. The market opened for trading three times, when the Federal Government declared Thursday 19 March and Friday 20 March 2026 as National Holidays to commemorate the Idul Fitri Celebration. The market strengthened in two out of three …

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Each year, World Oral Health Day serves as a powerful reminder of the essential role oral health plays in overall well-being, quality of life and social inclusion. This is an opportune time to shine a spotlight on a critical but often overlooked aspect of oral healthcare in Nigeria and across Africa: the vital role of orthodontics in the comprehensive care …

British troops have joined a military operation with the French navy in the Mediterranean to capture an oil tanker, thought to be part of a shadow Russian fleet. British patrol ship HMS Cutlass monitored the Deyna, a Mozambique-flagged vessel, and supported French operations on Friday by providing tracking information and imagery near the Channel. Gibraltar. Minister of Defense John Healey …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. The Presidency explains the agreement with the UK regarding the deportation of Nigerians Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi explains more about the agreement reached with the UK to deport certain groups of people to Nigeria.Read more 2. Niger government, Bago, vows to …

Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, replaced her country’s top military commanders a day after naming a new defense minister. Announcing the initiative on Thursday, Rodríguez said the new appointments will guarantee “sovereignty, peace, stability and territorial integrity” for Venezuela. The reorganization of Caracas’ top defense team follows US President Donald Trump’s raid on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás …

Tributes have been paid to martial arts icon and action film star Chuck Norris, who has died aged 86. The Hollywood actor was remembered by US President Donald Trump, as well as a number of celebrities and his own family, who called him a “warrior” with a heart “full of love”. Norris saw a resurgence in popularity after early internet …

Did President Trump just give the biggest indication that he is done with the war in Iran? There was a lot of development overnight. The caveat, up front, is that this president has changed his mind and has delivered very mixed messages in recent weeks. He also saw real benefit in saying one thing and doing the opposite. He was …

His Eminence, Dr Samuel C. Kanu Uche JP, Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria, in this interview: Blueprint.ng offers a deep and unflinching analysis of the nation’s challenges. From the Church’s central role in government to the worrying sponsorship of insecurity, the cleric calls for sincere repentance, selfless leadership and a renewed love for the country as the only …

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (Retd), has said he should not be held responsible for the failure of authorities to publicly identify terrorist financiers in Nigeria, insisting that responsibility lies with relevant government agencies. Buratai made the clarification on Friday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he addressed issues relating to …