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The Nigerian stock market slipped on Thursday, snapping a 23-session winning streak as investors recorded a combined loss of N457 billion. The downturn followed profit-taking activities in several stocks, reversing the gains posted in the previous session at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). Market capitalization declined by N457 billion, or 0.43 percent, closing at N106.323 […]
Nigerian Stock Market dips after 23-day rally as investors lose N457bn

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu has pledged to support anybody who emerges as the party’s presidential candidate in 2027. Momodu vowed to work with either former Vice President Atiku, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Aminu Tambuwal if any of them emerges as the party’s flag bearer. The veteran journalist disclosed this […]
I’ll support Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi, Tambuwal if they emerge ADC candidate – Dele Momodu

Lagos State Taskforce has stepped up enforcement operations across the metropolis, targeting street urchins popularly referred to as Omotaku, who are accused of loitering around major roads and traffic corridors to harass and extort motorists, particularly during vehicle breakdowns. The agency disclosed that no fewer than 281 suspected Omotaku members were arrested within the past […]
Lagos Taskforce arrests 281 street urchins in statewide clean-up operation

United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned several Iranian security officials, including Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Supreme Council for National Security (SCNS). Also designated are 18 individuals and entities tied to Iran’s “shadow banking” networks, accused of laundering proceeds from Iranian petroleum and petrochemical sales. The action further implements National Security Presidential […]
US sanctions Iran security officials, restates support for protesters

A coalition of Northern groups and institutions has expressed concern that 60 years after the death of the Premier of Northern region, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, the North has no credible successors and has failed to sustain its incredible records. Bashir M. Dalhatu, representing the coalition in a statement said, “We are […]
60 years after Sardauna’s demise, north yet to have another leader – Coalition 

Osun State Police Command has cautioned residents against avoidable fire outbreaks, particularly during the dry season. The warning is coming amid reports of increasing fire incidents across the state. It was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, […]
Osun police warn residents against rising dry season fire outbreaks

The Alaafin of Oyo’s Palace has rejected claims by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, that he consulted the Alaafin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the Soun of Ogbomoso on the issue of rotating the chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. In a statement dated January 15, 2026, the palace described the […]
Alaafin breaks silence, rejects Makinde’s claim on Obas’ council leadership

Amid his detention in Finland, Simon Ekpa has been removed as the leader of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile. In a statement on Thursday, Ogechukwu Nkere was announced to have emerged as the replacement of Ekpa as the Prime Minister of BRGIE. According to the statement, Nkere was elected unanimously by the cabinet of […]
Biafra group removes Simon Ekpa as leader 

Mr. Nnamdi Offial, counsel to the second defendant, Henry Omoile, in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of pressuring his client to implicate the ex-apex bank chief. Offial made the claim while testifying in a trial-within-trial, which Justice […]
Alleged $4.5bn fraud: EFCC pressured my client to implicate Emefiele – Lawyer alleges