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150 terrorists surrender as military pressure mounts in North-East

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — More than 150 terrorists, including commanders, fighters and affiliates, have surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in the past week, the military has said. The figure represents a significant increase from the more than 50 terrorists who surrendered in the previous week, […]

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Abia begins payment of N61.8bn gratuity arrears, targets 2031 for full clearance

…resolves ABSU-ASUU strike, denies involvement in lecturer’s suspension By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Abia State Government has commenced payment of outstanding gratuities to verified state and local government retirees, with the total liability put at N61.8 billion. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists after the State Executive […]

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May & Baker warns investors against fraudulent investment scheme

By Chukwunonso Okolo May & Baker Nigeria Plc has warned against fraudulent investment schemes described as M&B Equity Stake, which are being circulated on the internet and promising daily or guaranteed returns. May & Baker disclosed this in a statement signed by Mrs Adetoun Abiru, for Marina Nominees Limited, the Company Secretary. The Company urged […]

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Eastern Ports Rehabilitation:  FG awards Escravos Channel dredging, breakwater reconstruction

As part of efforts to revitalize the Eastern ports, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the dilapidated Escravos Channel at Warri Port, Delta State. Confirming the development, Mr. Ikechukwu Oyenmakara, General Manager of Corporate and Strategic Communication at the Nigerian Ports Authority, stated that […]

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Chinese imports from Nigeria jump 81% to $2.25bn after zero-tariff policy

By Efe Onodjae Chinese imports from Nigeria surged by 81 per cent year-on-year, YoY to $2.25 billion in the first half of 2026, following China’s implementation of a zero-tariff policy on products from 53 African countries, including Nigeria. The Consul General of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, disclosed this at the 2026 Nigeria International New […]

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E-payment transaction volume falls 9.2%, value rises to N1,053trn

•POS transactions fall 20%, value drops to N59.3trn  •ATM transaction value jumps 64.6% to N26.3trn By Babajide Komolafe Electronic payment transactions, via six channels,  recorded a 2.85 per cent, year-on-year, YoY increase  in value  to N1.053 quadrillion  in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26 from N1.024 quadrillion in the same period of 2025, Q1’25. This […]

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Opposition parties lash Yari over APC’ll rule beyond 2031 vow

OPPOSITION parties and some stakeholders, yesterday, batted the Director-General of All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, APC-PCC, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, over his comments that the ruling party would win the 2027 presidential polls and rule the country beyond 2031.

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DSS, NIA to probe NFF over alleged sabotage of national interests

Department of State Services, (DSS) and the Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA) are investigating intelligence reports that certain top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are working with some foreign interests to undermine national security.

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