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- Jan 2026January 4, 2026
NGX ‘s 4 Horsemen: How Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu, Rabiu move the market
By Austin Manekator There is a quiet truth about the Nigerian Exchange that many…
- January 4, 2026
Catholic priest dies after slumping during New Year service in Delta
The Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku, Delta State, has announced the death of the Parish…
- January 4, 2026
Wike slams Fubara, says ‘barking dogs’ helped make him governor
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday launched a blistering…
- January 4, 2026
Three arrested for burning traditional worshipper’s house in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the burning…
- January 4, 2026
Reps release certified tax reform acts after controversy over alleged alterations
The House of Representatives has released the four tax reform Acts recently signed into…
- January 4, 2026
APC chairman affirms Fubara as Rivers party leader
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has confirmed…
- January 3, 2026
2027: Wike tells Ateke Tom to stay out of politics
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged the Amanyanabo of…
- January 3, 2026
Troops recover 1,270 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition in Borno operation
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recovered a large cache of high-calibre 12.7mm ammunition…
- January 3, 2026
Rivers executive council approves N1.85trn budget proposal for 2026
The Rivers State Executive Council has approved a N1.85 trillion budget proposal for the…
- January 3, 2026
Mother loses six children in night fire in Plateau community
A night-time fire outbreak around the old Mangu Market in Mangu Local Government Area…
