By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 property suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to Mr Abubakar Malami. Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, was the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice in the Muhamadu Buhari administration.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market on Wednesday sustained its bullish sentiment, adding N409 billion to investors’ portfolios, according to figures from the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. The positive performance was driven by renewed investor interest in Okomu Oil, Union Dicon Salt, Seplat, NCR Nigeria, Mc Nicholas and 30 otherContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Greater Kwara Foundation, in Ilorin distributed food items and other welfare packs to four orphanages in Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme, tagged: “Renewed Hope Orphanage Tour,” includes visits to four orphanages and child-care homes. Speaking duringContinue Reading
By Shedrack Frank Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has directed the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, to ensure that every member of the State Executive Council undergoes compulsory medical check-up. Speaking during the first state executive council meeting in 2026, Diri said that the directive became imperative in theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and hosts Morocco’s Atlas Lions rekindle one of Africa’s most storied rivalries when history, pride and destiny collide in a high-stake 2025 AFCON quarter-final in Rabat on Friday. The high-voltage encounter is scheduled to hold at PrinceContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has begun procedures for granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported or transiting through Nigeria by international travellers. NCS`s Comptroller-General (C-G), Bashir Adeniyi, made the announcement in a statement by the service`s spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, published on all itsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Senegal and Mali will reignite a storied rivalry when history and grit collide in a high-stakes AFCON 2025 quarter-final at the Grande Stade de Tangier on Friday, with kick-off scheduled for 5 p.m. (Nigerian time). Senegal has made Tangier their fortress, playingContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Nigeria’s economy is stabilising but remains fragile, requiring sustained reforms to unlock its full potential, says Dr Yemi Kale, Afreximbank’s Chief Economist. Kale spoke on Tuesday at the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 hybrid event organised by FirstBank in Lagos. The event was themed ‘The Great Calibration: MasteringContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, says Nigeria is entering 2026 with stronger economic momentum as reforms begin to stabilise markets, lift investor confidence and unlock new growth opportunities. Alebiosu spoke on Tuesday at the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, a hybridContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola West Africa Cinema Industry recorded strong performance in 2025, generating a total box office gross of N15.6 billion from theatrical releases across the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figure, compiled by FilmOne Entertainment, represents admission of 2.79 million cinema goers with 248Continue Reading
