Nigerian stock market opens bearish as investors lose N276bn
The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a weak note, with investors losing about N276 billion in value. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited showed that market capitalization dropped slightly. The All-Share Index also fell by 428.63 points, showing a decline in overall market performance. Market activity remained mixed, with more losing stocks than […]
War: US pounds Iran’s ammunition depot
The United States has carried out a heavy strike on an ammunition depot in Isfahan, targeting a key military site. Reports from the Wall Street Journal say the attack involved powerful bunker-buster bombs. The strike reportedly used 2,000-pound penetrator weapons to hit underground targets. US President Donald Trump shared a video showing explosions linked to […]
10 countries accept Nigerian Ambassador-designates
The Nigerian government has secured approval for ambassador-designates from 10 countries, boosting its diplomatic relations. The countries include the United Kingdom, United States of America, France, Qatar, and Ireland. Others are Senegal, Benin Republic, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more approvals are still being awaited from other countries. Spokesperson […]
Kwankwaso’s defection a political stunt, overhyped – Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has reacted to the reported move of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the African Democratic Congress, describing it as overhyped. The party said the defection is driven more by personal ambition than national interest. In a statement, the APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, questioned attempts to present the […]
Jos attack: Apostle Johnson Suleman slams ‘failed leadership’, demands urgent action
Senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Johnson Suleman, has reacted strongly to the recent attack in Jos. He described the incident as another sign of poor leadership in the country. According to Suleman, leaders appear to focus more on politics than protecting citizens. He stressed that insecurity continues because of misplaced priorities among those in […]
Plateau massacre: BYM President accuses security agencies of ignoring warnings
The President of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Solomon Dalyop Mwantiri, has accused security agencies of ignoring early warnings before recent attacks in Plateau State. He made the claim during a visit to affected communities in Jos North after a deadly incident. Mwantiri said there were clear signs of impending violence, including public threats and […]
Plateau killings: ‘You lack effective leadership’ – Adeyanju to Tinubu
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticised the federal government over ongoing killings in Plateau State. He described the repeated attacks as disturbing and a sign of weak leadership in the country. Adeyanju questioned the ability of the administration of Bola Tinubu to protect lives and property. According to him, the continuous violence is damaging […]
NEMA, IOM receive 145 Nigerian returnees from Libya in Lagos
The National Emergency Management Agency and International Organization for Migration have received 145 Nigerian returnees evacuated from Libya. The group arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport aboard an Al Buraq Airlines flight. According to officials, the returnees included adults, children, and infants, showing the scale of the evacuation effort. On arrival, the Nigeria Immigration Service […]
Lagos receives five fuel vessels as supply concerns mount
Lagos has received five vessels carrying petrol and diesel, bringing relief amid growing fuel supply concerns. The ships delivered about 95,000 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit and Automotive Gas Oil within two days. According to the Nigerian Ports Authority, the vessels arrived between March 27 and March 29, 2026. Some of the deliveries were […]
‘They plan to arrest my brother, get me to negotiate’ – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that there were plans to arrest his elder brother ahead of their mother’s burial. He claimed the move was intended to pressure him into negotiations with authorities. According to him, his brother Bashir avoided travelling to Nigeria to escape the alleged arrest. El-Rufai made the claim while […]