NDLEA intercepts deadly terror drug ‘Captagon’ in Kwara: drug in high demand among ISIS, ISWAP
Barely five years after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recorded the first seizure of the deadly terror drug, Captagon, in Africa at the Apapa seaport in Lagos, operatives…
Trump, Vance, others escape death as gunman attack security at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
PHOTO: abcNews The White House Correspondents’ Dinner turned chaotic Saturday night when a “lone actor,” armed with a shotgun and other weapons, charged a security checkpoint and exchanged gunfire…
My Nigerian dream, by Ken Ugbechie
Nigeria is a mystery among nations. Nigeria trends for good and for bad. A patch of earth where the ridiculous interfaces with the sublime. Where oddities find bold expressions. Welcome…
UBA delivers core income growth in Q1 2026, gross earnings jump to N801.bn
United Bank for Africa Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, demonstrating resilient operating performance and continued balance sheet strength despite a…
Gunmen shoot, kill traditional ruler, wife, 2 others in Benue – Police
Gunmen have killed a traditional ruler and District Head of Olegabulu a Community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Alexander Awodi, along side his wife and two others,…
Samsung S26 Series: Innovation meets accessibility on Konga
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has made a confident statement of intent; a flagship line-up that blends refined design, intelligent performance, and forward-looking innovation into one cohesive experience. Nigerian consumers…
FCT High Court dismisses FHT Mega Express suit against Parallex Bank, awards N500,000 cost against the company
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has dismissed in its entirety the suit filed by the logistics firm, FHT Mega Express Limited against Parallex Bank Limited wherein the company claimed…
Nigeria’s Health Budget Hits 20-Year High as Pate Demands Service Delivery Results, Seeks Increased Investment
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has called for a significant boost in health sector funding, revealing that Nigeria’s health budget has climbed to six…
EFCC nabs ex-Skye Bank chair Tunde Ayeni over alleged N36bn, $30m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken Tunde Ayeni, the former board Chairman of the now-defunct Skye Bank Plc, into custody. The businessman is facing allegations involving money…
NDC Drags AGF, NASS to Court, Seeks to Void Sections of Electoral Act 2026 over Constitutional Inconsistency
The party’s lawyer, Vincent Ottaokpukpu, prayed Justice Mohammed Umar for the order. The party, in the originating summons, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/635/2026, sued the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Clerk of…