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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,
DMO offers two savings bonds for September subscription
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Federal Government through the Debt Management Office, DMO, has offered two savings bonds for September subscription. DMO made this announcement yesterday noting that the Savings bonds
NNPC disowns oil tanker found with 2,145kg of cannabis
By ObasEsiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disowned a truck bearing markings associated with the company after it was intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement
