Aradel Holdings Plc reported a 192 percent surge in full-year profit after tax for 2025, driven by strong growth across

…and Food Security to activate emergency response measures immediately after receiving reports of the infestation. As part of the intervention, the ministry has deployed agricultural extension officers and crop protection specialists to affected communities to monitor bird movements, assess the extent of damage, and coo…

…exceeded the original loan amounts without adequate documentation. The commission also reported irregular transfers of public funds to certain financial institutions, noting that some transactions lacked sufficient records to establish their legitimacy. Governor Alia had in 2024 established two separate panels to inves…

…He recounted learning about the monarch's humble upbringing, including how he reportedly sold firewood to finance his education, describing the story as an inspiration to younger generations. The governor further praised the Obi of Onitsha's ability to foster peace, bridge divides, and unite people across ethnic, polit…

"Electoral offences attract sanctions. Vote buying, vote selling, ballot box snatching, violence and intimidation, destruction of electoral materials and disorderly conduct at polling units."

"I want to appeal to our people to be patient, because everyone will vote. I have received assurances from INEC that all those who came out will be allowed to vote," he said.

A BVAS machine glitch was also reported across various polling units in Ekiti State on Saturday.

…of farmers. Mu'azu said the infestation was detected within the last 72 hours, with reports indicating damage to some early-planted rice fields. He explained that quelea birds, regarded as one of Africa's most destructive agricultural pests, move in large flocks and can destroy vast areas of grain crops within a short…

…Area of Niger State have raised fresh concerns after suspected members of an armed group reportedly entered the community and openly preached in mosques.The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the group arrived in the community shortly after Mag…

…The minister was responding to complaints by some road users and critics regarding reports of flooding and potholes on parts of the highway corridor. Addressing the concerns, Umahi explained that the water noticed along the median was linked to the project's design provision for a future railway line. According to him,…

…dream addition to La Roja. De la Fuente, who won the Euro 2024 with Spain, spoke with reporters ahead of his side’s World Cup second group game against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday. Asked to name a player he would hypothetically like to sign to his team, De la Fuente named Argentina striker Julian Alvarez ahead of…

…content creator, Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi, popularly known as Officer Woos, has denied reports that he was arrested for drug trafficking. Reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, arrested Officer Woos for allegedly importing a substantial quantity of bread and brownies lace…

…criminal activities. He noted that the first suspect was arrested following a distress report received at Obantoko Division where armed suspects attempted to dispossess a resident of his vehicle while he was opening the gate to his residence. Babaseyi stated that that victim raised an alarm, attracting neighbours to th…

…ballots. At Alhaji Budo Polling Unit in the Rafin Zuru community, INEC officials were reportedly idle as they awaited the arrival of voters. Low turnout was also observed at several polling units visited across the area. Residents in Zuru town were seen going about their normal business activities, with shops, filling…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that accreditation and voting are supposed to begin by 8.30 a.m. in line with the Electoral Act. A visit around the Ado-Ekiti metropolis, specifically Ward 7, polling units 2, 3, and 4, at Oke Ila, voters were seen waiting fo…

…to thank the emir of Qatar.” A pool journalist allowed to tour the inside of the plane reported that it features leather seats, plush carpets, wooden panelling and walls colored tan and light brown with shades of gold. A framed print of a duck swimming in the Reflecting Pool — a Washington landmark that Trump has sough…

…Birni and Isa local government areas, followed swift military responses to intelligence reports and distress calls from affected communities, according to the military. In the first operation, conducted on June 18, troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that armed terrorists had mounted a roadblock along…

…election in Ekiti State. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that even as at 8 a.m., when the accreditation and voting were scheduled to commence, some traders at major markets in the Ado-Ekiti metropolis displayed their wares and attended to customers.NAN reports that the Police Commissioner in…

US envoy Steve Witkoff was headed to Switzerland for talks, American media outlets reported Friday, after scheduled negotiations due to take place there between the United States and Iran were postponed. Witkoff was on his way to the Alpine nation on Friday, Axios said, citing an unnamed US official. His trip comes as…

…the integrity of Nigeria's electoral database. He also said the commission treated every reported breach with diligence and had taken action on all cases brought before it, irrespective of the status of the institutions involved. "There is no breach reported to us that we have not acted on, whether in government or pri…

…on Saturday to ensure security during the election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the by-election is being held across the six local government areas of Okitipupa, Ilaje, Ese-Odo, Irele, Odigbo and Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo. A check by NAN correspondents in the Okitipupa metropolis revealed that many residents…

…the district had remained active ahead of the election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the by-election is being conducted to fill the vacant Senate seat formerly occupied by Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, who was recently appointed as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. The governor said his o…

…National Publicity Secretary, Mr Rwang Tengwong, the association said it received the report with shock and sadness, lamenting the persistent insecurity confronting communities in Riyom and other parts of Plateau State. "It is heartbreaking that a pregnant woman carrying the hope of a family and an innocent young man w…

…in the Enugu North Senatorial by-election, Dr. Nestor Ezeme, has expressed concern over reports of electoral violence and the late arrival of election materials in parts of the district, describing the situation as a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise voters. Ezeme spoke shortly after casting his vote at about 11:45…

…their participation in the global digital economy. Earlier this month, Nairametrics reported that the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission to advance digital skills development an…