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Naira appreciates to N1,395/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira appreciated to N1,395 per dollar in the parallel market yesterday from N1,405 on Thursday, strengthening by N10 against the dollar. However, the currency remained stable
Northern senators mourn two monarchs, hail contributions to peace
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senators from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have mourned the deaths of
Sultan mourns Emir of Gumel, hails 46-year reign
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has mourned the death of the Emir of Gumel in Jigawa
Meet Nigerian-American Navy veteran crowned Miss Grand USA 2026
The United States Mission in Nigeria has celebrated the emergence of Victoria Oluwakotanmi, a Nigerian-American and U.S. Navy Reserve veteran, as Miss Grand USA 2026. The U.S. Mission Nigeria disclosed
N117.7m Fraud: Five convicted, jailed seven years in Lagos
Five persons have been convicted and sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment each for their involvement in a N117.7 million fraud case involving Chi Limited. Justice K.A. Jose of the Lagos
UN adopts African-backed proposal for new world map
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an African-backed proposal seeking a new world map that more accurately reflects the relative sizes of countries and regions. The resolution, adopted
Police arrest 11 suspected robbers, rescue kidnap victim in Nasarawa
By Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA — The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped woman and arrested 11 suspected armed robbers in separate operations across the state. The command
Troops rescue 25 kidnap victims in Katsina, Zamfara
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 25 kidnapped victims during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara states. The victims were rescued on September 3,
‘Wealth Must Be Protected’ — Sanusi urges Muslims to embrace ethical investments
By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Muslims to diversify and protect their wealth through ethical and Sharia-compliant financial products. Sanusi made the
INEC offers JAMB biometric technology
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has offered to assist the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with biometric verification technology. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the offer on
