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Trump issues stark ultimatum to Tehran, warning the U.S. will bomb one Iranian bridge or power plant every time Iran attacks a commercial ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Fresh American airstrikes hit targets across Iran as Tehran...

Federal Government reduces textbook assessment fee from ₦2,000 to ₦1,500 per page, providing financial relief for publishers and authors preparing for the new national evaluation regime. Ranking fee slashed by 25 per cent, from ₦1 million to ₦750,000...

Boko Haram releases a rare obituary video confirming the death of its media operative, Abu Salim al-Barnawi, following his elimination by Nigerian troops in Borno State. The slain insurgent, described by the military as the terrorist group's cameraman...

Nigerian Navy dismantles major illegal refining network in Bonny, destroying nine illegal refineries linked to crude oil theft syndicates.  Troops recover about 104,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil from 18 dugout pits and neutralise five newly excavated...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until October 5 the trial of five men accused of concealing the whereabouts of former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, after proceedings could not commence because the court did not...

Nigeria's external reserves rose to $52.02bn on July 20, marking their highest level since January 2009 and exceeding the Central Bank of Nigeria's projected reserve target for the end of 2026. The country's reserves have expanded by about...

CBN Holds at 26.5%, rates remain unchanged as food inflation hits 17.52%. Banking index jumps 9.30%, led by First HoldCo’s 38.7% surge. BUA Cement drops 9.99%, dragging down industrial stocks. Wall Street gains on trading; consumer credit reports...

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani concedes that his administration has no legal authority to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite previously vowing to do so. The mayor renews allegations...

The Federal Government launched the C.L.I.C.K.D. programme (Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices Programme) to give Nigerians credit-based access to work tools. Unveiled in Abuja by Communications Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani alongside CREDICORP Managing Director...

NNPCL's audited 2024 financial statements have sparked fresh scrutiny after revealing N7.13tn in energy security spending. The ADC and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have questioned the spending, arguing that the figures raise fresh concerns over transparency. Energy...