President Bola Tinubu on Monday praised the Nigerian Navy for 70 years of safeguarding the country’s maritime domain and commissioned three naval vessels at an international fleet review marking the service’s anniversary. Speaking at the 2026 International Fleet Review at Eko Atlantic Waterfront in Lagos, Tinubu described the Navy as a critical pillar of Nigeria’s...
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Abia Doctors Threaten Strike Over Surgeon’s Abduction
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Abia State chapter on Monday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to security agencies and the governments of Abia and Imo states to secure the release of abducted orthopaedic surgeon Dr Bonaventure Aguocha. The NMA warned that doctors would embark on an indefinite strike if he remained in captivity. In a communiqué...
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Nigeria Capital Market Adopts T+1 Settlement Cycle
Nigeria’s capital market on Monday transitioned to a T+1 settlement cycle, reducing the time required to complete securities transactions to one business day from two, in a move aimed at improving market efficiency, liquidity and global competitiveness. The reform, which took effect on June 1, was implemented by key market institutions including the Nigerian Exchange...
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Nigeria Union Of Teachers Calls Strike Over Oyo School Kidnapping
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) called a strike from Monday in Oyo state to protest the kidnapping of dozens of children and their teachers in the Southwest Nigerian state. The kidnapping on May 15 blamed on gunmen believed to be Boko Haram jihadists. Seven teachers were kidnapped along with between 25 and 39 children...
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Ajose Congratulates APC Deputy Governorship Candidate Sonayon -James
Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose popularly called SMA Gold on Sunday congratulated Princess Damilola Sonayon-James on her emergence as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the state. Ajose described her emergence as a proud moment for Badagry and a reflection of her years of commitment and service to the...
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Lagos Intensify Ebola Screening Measures At Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Lagos State stepped up measures to prevent the importation of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) into the country as health officials inspected facilities and emergency preparedness systems at Nigeria’s busiest international airport following renewed outbreaks in East Africa. The State Commissioner for Health Professor Akin Abayomi led a delegation of senior health officials on a preparedness...
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Obi Clinches NDC Ticket, Revives Three-Way Presidential Race
Peter Obi will contest Nigeria’s next presidential election after securing the nomination of the newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), setting up a rematch of the 2023 three-way presidential race. Obi, a former two-term governor of Anambra State, was named the party’s candidate on Saturday, months after the NDC was officially registered in February. “No...
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NNPC April Revenue Jumps 79% to N4.97 Trillion
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) said its revenue rose sharply to 4.97 trillion naira ($3.1 billion) in April 2026 from 2.77 trillion naira in March, marking a 79% month-on-month increase, according to its latest operational and financial report released on Saturday. Profit after tax increased to 481 billion naira in April from 276...
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Nigeria Police Urge Calm Over South Africa Attacks
The Nigeria Police Force on Saturday urged calm following reports of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa and warned against any reprisal attacks targeting South African nationals, businesses or interests in Nigeria. The police in a statement said security and intelligence agencies reviewed the situation at a Joint Intelligence Board meeting held on May...
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Nigeria Defence Chief Urges Unity Amid Security Challenges
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Saturday reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to protecting the country and creating a safer environment for citizens, saying security remained essential for national development. Speaking at the Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST) 2026 in Kafanchan, where he received the Southern Kaduna Grand Commander Award, Musa said the Armed Forces...