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Kebbe attack: Sokoto govt declares total war on terrorists
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO—THE Sokoto State Government has declared total war on terrorists and other criminal elements responsible for the escalating insecurity in vulnerable communities, following the recent deadly attack
FCCPC probes Uber over abrupt Nigeria exit
ABUJA — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced a probe into Uber’s abrupt withdrawal from the Nigerian market, with particular focus on how the ride-hailing company
Solomon Islands PM survives ouster bid, parliament adjourned
HONIARA — Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has survived an attempt to oust his government, with parliament subsequently adjourned indefinitely to prevent another immediate challenge. The no-confidence motion was
Trump suggests renaming New Mexico ‘New America’
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the state of New Mexico “New America”, prompting an immediate rejection from the state’s governor. Trump made the proposal on Sunday
Bauchi Senator Buba denies sponsoring banditry, says allegations fabricated
ABUJA — Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has denied allegations linking him to bandit kingpins and sponsoring banditry in northern Nigeria, describing the claims as fabricated and
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 7, 2026
The dollar-to-naira exchange rate opened the new week with the naira trading at about ₦1,321.68 per US dollar at the official rate, while the parallel market rate stood at ₦1,390
Nigerians better off under military rule – Donald Duke
Nigerians better off under military rule – Donald Duke Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, Donald Duke, has declared that Nigerians were better off
Adeyanju hails EFCC’s achievements, urges probe of increased state revenues
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for its achievements under the leadership of its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, urging the agency to pay
Businesses suffer as FG’s domestic borrowings surge 90% to N24.7trn
By Babajide Komolafe The federal government increased its borrowing from domestic investors by 90.5 per cent, year-on-year (YoY), to N24.7 trillion in the eight months to August 2026, against N12.98
Adoption of T+1 going on smoothly — SEC
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said the adoption of the T+1 settlement cycle in Nigeria’s capital market is going on smoothly, describing it as a
