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Troops foil Boko Haram ambush in Borno, recover arms
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade, under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled an ambush by suspected Boko
Catholics celebrate Virgin Mary’s birthday today
TODAY, September 8, the Holy Mother Church celebrates the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commemorating the birth of the Mother of God and our spiritual mother.
Buhari surrounded by sycophants who weakened his govt, betrayed his trust – Lawal Daura
ABUJA — Former Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Lawal Daura, has blamed the failings of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration on people around him whom
Power remains biggest obstacle to industrial growth — Minister
By Kafayat Kokumo LAGOS—MINISTER of State for Industries, Senator John Enoh, has identified electricity and power constraints as the biggest obstacle to translating Nigeria’s economic growth into real prosperity, saying
PremiumTrust Bank gets dual credit rating upgrades
By Henry Obetta PremiumTrust Bank has received dual credit rating upgrades from Agusto& Co. and DataPro Limited, underscoring its financial strength, sound risk management and growth trajectory. Agusto upgraded the
Police bust child trafficking syndicate in Oyo, rescue 17 children
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered an alleged child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate operating across Oyo, Ogun and Delta states, rescuing 17 children and arresting
Gov Ododo bans night arrests in Kogi
GOVERNOR Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State yesterday banned night arrests across the state, warning security operatives to desist from invading homes under the cover of darkness. The governor gave
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, September 8, 2026
The dollar to naira exchange rate remains a key focus for Nigerians as the local currency continues to trade at different levels in the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.
Benue bans extra lessons, phone use, tightens rules in schools
By Peter Duru MAKURDI—THE Benue State Government has rolled out stricter rules for schools as pupils, students and other learners resume for the 2026/2027 academic session, banning compulsory extra lessons,
Okonkwo takes swipe at Obi over attendance at APM campaign office launch
Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has taken a swipe at Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress
