At least 12 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have been killed during “long-range offensive commando operations” by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State. The operation, backed The post 12 ISWAP fighters killed in Borno appeared first on The Nation Newspaper .
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has constituted a seven-man committee to conduct the forthcoming elections into the national sports federations. According to the statement from the NSC, Dr. Simon Ebhojiaye, will chair the committee with Barrister Samson Ebomhe as vice-chairman. The NSC has said the committee has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting credible […]
Union Bank of Nigeria, one of the nation’s longest-standing financial institutions, has announced the successful completion of its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central…
Titans Basketball team, Abuja and First Bank Basketball team of Lagos have both secured the bragging rights in this year’s Zenith Bank/Nigeria Basketball Federation Women Basketball League after emerging the winner of the Savannah and Atlantic Conference that was concluded over the weekend. Titans was the team to beat in the Savannah Conference leading teams […]
The North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has warned that the surging cost of agricultural inputs may spark a food crisis in 2026 if urgent measures are not taken. The concern was raised in a communiqué issued at the end of the forum’s 12th meeting, held on Saturday in Jalingo, Taraba State. The communiqué was signed by […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said Super Eagles’ opponents in Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, the Amavubi of Rwanda will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday, September 2. According to the NFF, a one-man advance party will be in Lagos today, but the full delegation will arrive in Lagos tomorrow aboard a Rwandair […]
LAGOS – Nigeria’s banking industry is heading into a difficult year as lenders face mounting headwinds that threaten to erode profitability despite balance sheet expansion. Analysts project that profit before…
The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene and stop what it described as an “onslaught” against Northern traders following the demolition of Alaba Rago Market by the Lagos State Government. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa, the group condemned the demolition of […]
Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning free-kick gave Liverpool first blood against Arsenal with a 1-0 win in Sunday’s battle between the Premier League title favourites. A tense tussle at Anfield looked set to end in a stalemate until the Hungarian’s 83rd-minute strike ensured the defending champions remain the only side with a perfect record from the opening […]
LAGOS – If the planned divestment of a portion of pension funds finally gets the desired nod, investment by the pension fund administrators in the alternative options stands to double,…
Quite recently, public discourse was again forced to consider an old discourse that borders on the whether or not civil servants have the right to engage in partisan politics. Indeed, on August 15, 2025, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) fired a salvo on the crucial need to safeguard the political […]
This piece marks the beginning of a year-long journey into the heart of Arewa. Over the next twelve months, I will publish one reflection each month, 12 in all, exploring different dimensions of our reality: from our history and politics to education, women, culture, and the economy. Together, these essays will form a mosaic of […]
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over the passing of Solomon Ehigiator Arase, the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Arase died on…
It is no longer surprising to see parents share intimate moments and personal behaviours of their underage children on social media. While some may view these posts as harmless or even endearing, the implications of such actions go far beyond digital likes and comments. Increasingly, these acts expose children to cyber attacks, emotional harm, and […]
In Nigeria, corruption is often described as the biggest obstacle to development. It has eaten deep into the fabric of governance, business, and even daily life. To confront this menace, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was established in 2003, with a clear mandate to investigate, prosecute, and prevent economic and financial crimes. Over […]
The dispute between the communities of Ungwan Yohanna, Ungwan Aboki, Sabon Ungwan Loya, Ungwan Railway, and Ungwan Alhassan, Igabi Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State and the Nigerian Army over the land housing Jaji Military Cantonment has brought to fore, issues surrounding ownership and occupation of lands around the nation’s military bases. The communities […]
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