36 Nigerians Deported from Four European Countries in Joint Repatriation Operation
Thirty-six Nigerians have been deported from four European countries in a coordinated repatriation operation that also saw five Ghanaians and one Gambian returned to Africa. The deportees were flown to Lagos, Nigeria, and Accra, Ghana, on a chartered flight between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Germany accounted for the largest number of deportees, sending back […]
Celine Dion Prepares for Long-Awaited Stage Comeback After Battle With Stiff-Person Syndrome
Celine Dion has made her first public appearance in two years as the 58-year-old singer prepares to return to the stage following a lengthy battle with stiff-person syndrome. Dion appeared emotional as she greeted excited fans outside her hotel, waving and blowing kisses as she marked a significant step toward her long-awaited comeback. The Canadian […]
I Have Evidence That Tinubu Is 90 Years Old And Sick- Atiku
Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defended his decision to contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting that his age, political history and previous attempts at the presidency should not undermine his constitutional right to seek office. Atiku also claimed that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old and alleged that the […]
Troops Kill Over 21 Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists in Adamawa
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the National Security Adviser’s Tactical Team, have killed more than 21 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during a major offensive in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted on Thursday, August 27, involved personnel from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical […]
Nigeria Returns to FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index as FG Hails Reclassification
ABUJA, August 28, 2026 — The Federal Government has welcomed Nigeria’s reclassification by global index provider FTSE Russell from “Unclassified” to Frontier Market status, describing the development as a major boost to investor confidence and the country’s capital market. The new classification will take effect from the opening of trading on Monday, September 21, 2026, […]
US To Withdraw Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission
The United States is set to withdraw about 200 troops deployed to Nigeria as part of its counterterrorism operations, following what US officials described as significant gains against Islamist militants in the region. According to The New York Times, the Pentagon plans to complete the withdrawal by late September, signalling a reduction in the US […]
President Tinubu, Governors Move To Cut Transport Fares Nationwide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans by the Federal Government and state governors to reduce transportation costs nationwide through increased adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles. President Tinubu disclosed this following discussions with the Governors’ Forum, saying the governors had independently resolved to take immediate steps to lower intra-state transportation costs […]
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $53.11bn, Highest Level in 17 Years
Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed above the $53 billion mark for the first time in more than 17 years, reaching $53.11 billion as of August 24, 2026, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Checks on CBN data show that the latest reserve position is the highest recorded since January 12, 2009, […]
FAAN Warns Public Against Fake Employment Letters
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has warned members of the public against a fraudulent “Letter of Provisional Offer of Employment” being circulated by individuals falsely claiming to represent the Authority. In a statement, FAAN said it is not currently conducting any recruitment exercise, stressing that it has no connection with the purported employment […]
Nigerian Equities Rebound, Add N305bn as FTSE Russell Reclassifies Market
The Nigerian equities market rebounded on Thursday, ending an 11-session losing streak after investors responded positively to FTSE Russell’s confirmation of Nigeria’s reclassification from “Unclassified” to Frontier Market status. The NGX All-Share Index gained 0.20 per cent to close at 239,156.09 points, lifting its year-to-date return to 53.69 per cent. Market capitalisation also increased by […]