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Soldiers of the Northeast Joint Task Force killed 24 Boko Haram fighters in Yobe State yesterday. The insurgents attempted to overrun the Kukareta community along the Damaturu–Maiduguri road during the early morning hours. Troops of Sector 2 responded with a swift offensive, forcing the attackers into a chaotic retreat. The military continues to scan the…
Iran has begun reaping cash from its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, with a senior parliamentary official confirming on Thursday that the first toll fees imposed on commercial shipping have been deposited into the country’s Central Bank. “The first revenue received from the Strait of Hormuz tolls was deposited into the Central Bank…
The family of John Arum Azi, a student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), has confirmed his release from captivity following 10 days of gruelling negotiations and the payment of a N6 million ransom to his abductors. Azi, who studies Early Childhood Education at the institution, was abducted while travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has incinerated 83.35 tons of cannabis sativa in Ondo State. This destruction follows years of anti-narcotic operations spanning from 2017 to 2024. All exhibits had cleared the legal hurdles of the Federal High Court in Akure before burning. The scale of the haul confirms the agency’s persistent campaign…
The Nigerian Naira recorded a modest depreciation against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Thursday, 23 April 2026, as sustained demand for the greenback continued to test currency stability across both the official and alternative foreign exchange segments. Real-time data published by the FMDQ Securities Exchange showed that the Naira opened…
The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that Wale Edun and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa were dismissed from the Federal Executive Council. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed that both ministers submitted their resignations voluntarily. Mr. Edun, who turned 70 on Monday, cited deteriorating health as the primary driver for his exit. He intends to shift his focus…
Occupational hazards now claim 840,000 lives every year. A new report from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) links these deaths directly to poor workplace design and management. Long hours, job insecurity, and persistent harassment create a toxic environment that destroys health. These factors do more than damage mental stability. They trigger fatal physical ailments, including…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a rise in fraudulent online communications, emails, and text messages falsely claiming to originate from the bank. In a statement released Tuesday by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, the apex bank cautioned that these messages are…
Africa’s push toward deeper regional integration is being severely undermined by crumbling and, in many cases, absent infrastructure, with logistics expenses consuming up to 30 percent of trade value across the continent, according to a new report from the African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank). The “Regional Integration and Market Access Insights” report for April 2026…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, from their cabinet positions. A statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary…
