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Another demolition looms as Lagos moves against illegal occupants
…gives Ojo General Hospital encroachers seven-day ultimatum By Nnamdi Ojiego LAGOS — Another round of demolition may be imminent in Lagos as the State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA) on
US warns Nigerians over fake documents in visa applications
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against submitting forged or misleading documents, saying such cases are escalated to relevant US government agencies when detected. The mission
We are not in alliance with Otti, LP — Abia APC
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has dismissed reports of an alleged alliance between the party, Governor Alex Otti and the Labour Party
Afreximbank H1 profit jumps 30% to $535m as lending hits $35.4bn
By Udeme Akpan The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) recorded a 30 per cent increase in net income to $534.7 million in the first half of 2026, as stronger lending boosted
Mangu Attacks: Death toll hits 28, MDA demands sustained military action
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) has condemned recent attacks on communities in Mwaghavul land, saying 28 people were killed in separate attacks on Bin Mper
Oil Prices Fall Ahead of US, Iran Sanctions
Oil prices fell more than one dollar on Monday as investors took profits and awaited expected new U.S. sanctions on Iran. Brent crude futures fell $1.16, or 1.23 per cent, to $93.23 a
Tunji-Ojo Calls for Stronger Partnerships to Secure Borders
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has called for stronger collaborations among universities, security agencies, regional institutions and development partners to strengthen border security, migration management and regional integration.
Court of Appeal sets aside ruling against Presco, restores AGM, rights issue
By Henry Ojelu The Court of Appeal, Benin Judicial Division, has set aside the December 11, 2025 ruling of the Federal High Court, Benin, which had nullified Presco Plc’s 2025
Industrial capacity key to prosperity, stability — Defence Minister
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has identified industrialisation, strategic leadership and regional economic integration as critical drivers of national security, economic prosperity
Troops intercept gun runners, rescue six kidnapped victims in Zamfara
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons and rescued six kidnapped victims in two separate operations conducted in Zamfara State.
