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Troops scuttle ransom exchange, rescue kidnap victim in Kebbi
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, conducting counter terrorism and anti-banditry operations in Kebbi State, have rescued a kidnapped female victim and disrupted
North Korea vows ‘powerful response’ after US approves arms sales to South
North Korea condemned on Thursday US plans to supply Seoul with tactical missiles and fund human rights monitoring projects, vowing a “powerful response” to what Pyongyang described as Washington’s hostility
Oladipo’s death, painful loss to media industry — Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Uzodimma
…He was a distinguished journalist, gentleman — NGE, NUJ, GOCOP LAGOS—PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE; the Nigeria Union of Journalists,
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 27, 2026
The Nigerian naira is trading at about ₦1,345.94 to the US dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Thursday, August 27, 2026, according to the latest available live
Lawyers rally support for Tax Ombud’s drive to increase tax compliance
Nigerian lawyers have reaffirmed the pivotal role of taxation as a major source of government revenue for infrastructure development and the provision of social services, throwing their weight behind the
2027: Tinubu building enduring systems, not quick fixes — Adegbonmire
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Ondo Central, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, SAN, has said the reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu’s administration are
Obidient Connect Texas inaugurates leadership structure, mobilises diaspora for 2027 vote protection
…Calls for massive lawful support and grassroots organisation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election The Obidient Connect Texas chapter has formally commenced operations with the inauguration of its leadership structure
Five PFAs control pension market, account for 54% of new RSAs
•States still foot-dragging on CPS implementation By Rosemary Iwunze Five Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, out of 18 licensed operators accounted for 54.41 per cent of new Retirement Savings Account, RSA,
Heritage bank depositors demand full payment, seek FG, CBN, NDIC intervention
By Matthew Johnson After more than two years of closure, aggrieved depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank have called on the Federal Government (FG), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),
Breaking: NFF President, other board members resign
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, and other board members have resigned. The NFF board had come under intense pressure following the poor management of Nigerian football
