NGX Gains N8.66tn in Weekly Trading Surge

Nigerian Exchange market - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a remarkable surge in market activity last week, delivering a massive N8.66 trillion gain to investors. The rally, driven by increased trading volumes and strong investor confidence, occurred during the trading week ending April 19, 2026, in Nigeria’s capital market. According to official figures, […]

Benue Kidnap Victims Rescued by Security Forces

Map of Benue State

By Our Correspondent National News – Combined security operatives have successfully rescued the remaining 13 passengers abducted by gunmen in Benue State. The victims were kidnapped on Wednesday night when armed attackers intercepted a state-owned transport bus belonging to Benue Links along a major route. According to the Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, the rescued […]

Soyinka Warns Against Dismissing African Spirituality

Professor Wole Soyinka - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Wole Soyinka has cautioned Nigerians and the global community against dismissing African indigenous spirituality, describing such attitudes as a form of blasphemy against the broader spirituality of the world. He made this assertion on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during the World Heritage Day celebration themed “Akwa Ibom […]

Ex-Kogi Commissioner Yusuf Declares Reps Bid

The immediate past Commissioner for Works in Kogi State, Mohammed Yusuf (Middle) - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – A former Kogi State Commissioner for Works, Mohammed Yusuf, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf made the announcement on Saturday during a well-attended event at LGEA Osisi Primary School Field, […]

Trump Orders Probe Into Missing US Scientists

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Working Breakfast with Governors at the White House in Washington, DC on February 20, 2026

By Our Correspondent National News – Donald Trump has directed a federal investigation into the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 American scientists linked to sensitive aerospace, defence, and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) programmes. The directive was issued after intelligence briefings earlier in the week raised concerns about a possible pattern among the incidents, […]

Telecom Attacks Threaten 2027 Elections

Telecoms - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Rising attacks on telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria are raising fresh fears about the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Stakeholders in the telecom and civil society sectors warn that vandalism targeting critical assets could disrupt communication systems relied upon for election coordination and result transmission. The concern stems from […]

Nigerians Stranded in Lufthansa Strike Chaos

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo - National News

By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian passengers were left stranded at airports in Europe after industrial action by staff of Lufthansa disrupted flights in April 2026, causing widespread cancellations and delays. The strike action, led by pilots and cabin crew unions, affected major hubs including Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport, leaving travellers unable to […]