…non-competitive allotments disclosed in the auction results. The government also significantly increased the amount of bonds offered to investors during the review period. Between January and June 2026, it offered N4.95tn worth of bonds, compared with N1.85tn in the corresponding period of 2025. This represents an incr…

…Iran responded in the early hours of Sunday with drone and missile assaults on American allies across the Middle East, including Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar. So far, only minor damage was reported and no casualties. Going further, the Islamic Republic issued a warning that the embattled strait would be closed till further…

…for the two months to $920m. The report showed that total capital outflows rose significantly in February, driven largely by higher capital transfers and increased loan repayments. According to the CBN, “Capital outflows increased, mainly on account of higher capital transfers in the review period. Total capital outflo…

…was further fuelled by reports that the Algeria Football Federation and some North African clubs were monitoring the 48-year-old following his impressive start with the Super Eagles. In just over a year, Chelle has managed 25 Super Eagles matches, including 15 competitive games. Of those competitive fixtures, he has re…

…and maybe there’ll be a formal transfer from the military to the state, and then we can manage the process from that point forward.” Makinde also disclosed that arrangements had already begun to reunite the rescued victims with their families, revealing that some of the children had repeatedly asked to see their parent…

…who are legal practitioners but have not been appointed or upgraded as legal officers cannot perform the functions of legal officers in the Nigeria Police Force, except in criminal prosecutions permitted by law. He said the court also restrained such officers from presenting themselves as legal officers or carrying out…

…Read Also: Troops kill ISWAP cameraman, identify Palestinian terrorist trainer, Moroccan doctor in Borno 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers were abducted by terrorists on May 15, 2026. While one of the teachers was killed in captivity, the remaining victims were rescued on July 10 during a coordinated operation invol…

…players who weren’t here last year. Chukwueze is staying with us; we need players who can play one-on-one,” Amorim said via SempreMilan. Also returning from loan and hoping to convince Amorim are Francesco Camarda and Yunus Musah, while new signing Mario Gila has been drafted straight into the squad following his move…

…wrote, “After all the demolitions in Lagos, flooding is still a recurring nightmare. It can’t be blamed entirely on littering or Lagosians. “Lagos should declare a state of emergency on canal cleaning, maintenance, and redesign. We should see dedicated teams clearing and maintaining drainage channels every single day.…

…China, as well as key international organizations that influence global decisions and can do more to help end Russia's war. Ukraine PM exits as Zelensky effects wartime cabinet change

…the court to compel the electoral body to investigate whether political parties and candidates are complying with the provisions of Section 91 of the Electoral Act on campaign finance limits and transparency. According to SERAP, the allegations raised concerns about political finance accountability, electoral fairness…

…Vice President Kashim Shettima on his re-nomination as the APC vice-presidential candidate for 2027. In a statement on Sunday, Tajudeen described the re-nomination as recognition of Shettima’s competence, merit and unwavering loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria. He also commended President Tinubu for retaining…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has advised graduating students to place integrity above money and quick success, saying “wealth acquired without honour is fleeting.” Senator Mark gave the advice on Sunday at the 2026 Graduation, Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremony of Pa…

…turnaround maintenance activities were effectively managed and completed without significant disruption to production operations. “The sustained growth recorded in June reflects the continued commitment of operators and industry stakeholders towards improving operational efficiency, maintaining asset integrity, and enh…

…the approval of the Federal Government to raise the registration fee for the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, to N50,000. A statement by the group’s Secretary, Francis Odiir, described the decision as insensitive to the economic hardship confronting millions of Niger…

…in Zamfara State has reportedly rescued two kidnap victims after intercepting 10 jerrycans of petrol allegedly being taken to bandits as ransom. The development was disclosed in a post accompanied by a video shared on X by security analyst Bakatsine on Sunday. “Nigeria Police Force in Zamfara have rescued two kidnap vi…

…a debate with him The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reacted after the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Obi said he would only hold a debate with presidential candidates and…

Troops repel ISWAP infiltration attempt in Borno, uncover Palestinian and Moroccan terrorist facilitators behind failed attack Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have repelled a coordinated infiltration attempt by suspected ISWAP terrorists on Cross Kauwa in Kukawa Local Government A…

…a breach of public peace, disorderly conduct, unlawful possession and use of suspected cannabis, prostitution, operating and managing an unlicensed brothel, living on the earnings of prostitution, and other related offences under the laws of Ogun State. The police spokesman further revealed that some of the suspects we…

…senior ISWAP commanders and three foreign facilitators.“Among them is Abu Thaiba, a Moroccan Arab identified as a medical doctor serving within the terrorist network, and Abu Ishaq, a Palestinian Arab assessed to be ISWAP’s overall trainer. Goni said the identity of a third Arab operative is yet to be established. “The…

…and the police, has been widely hailed as evidence that coordinated security efforts can deliver results when backed by political will and effective intelligence. But even as Nigerians celebrated the breakthrough, attention quickly shifted to dozens of other abducted victims across the country whose families say they a…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate because he knew he could not win a comparison of their records in public office. Umahi made the claim in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special As…

…foreign facilitators, including a Palestinian Arab identified as a trainer and a Moroccan Arab serving as a medical doctor for the terrorist group in Borno State. The Acting Military Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Muhammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Acco…

…engagement. According to him, the establishment of the Mining Marshals has significantly strengthened the government’s enforcement capacity, leading to the arrest of more than 300 illegal miners and the prosecution of over 150 suspects, including foreign nationals, while several illegal mining sites have been shut down…

…to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections reflects what it described as their lack of preparedness for the polls. In a statement issued via its X handle on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Mo…