Lagos: The equities market reversed its recent winning streak on Thursday, with investors losing N73 billion as sustained sell-offs in banking and insurance stocks dragged prices lower. Trading resumed after …
June 2026
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Crime
NDLEA Kano Crackdown Yields 73 Arrests, Deadly ‘Suck and Die’ Seized
by Eniola Graceby Eniola GraceIn a proactive move to combat drug-related crimes, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, orchestrated a targeted operation that resulted in the apprehension of 73 suspects …
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Investigative Report
ACCOUNTABILITY | A YEAR OF WARRANTS WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES: What the Kyari Saga Reveals About Nigeria’s Oversight Crisis
The NNPCL probe will test whether National Assembly’s oversight finally has teeth; KEHINDE ADEGOKE writes in this Investigative Feature. The Senate wields dramatic powers on paper. In practice, its arrest …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
Trump Calls off Planned Strikes on Iran, Signals Hope for Peace Agreement
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeIn a remarkable shift of events, US President Donald Trump made a surprising announcement, revealing the cancellation of planned strikes on Iran and hinting at the prospect of a peace …
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Record Emissions Push Planet to the Brink Oceans Overheating, Seas Rising Losing Data, Losing Direction The warning could not be clearer: humanity has just three years left before the planet’s …
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Sport News
Super Eagles Soar: Nigeria Ranked 26th Globally, 3rd in Africa
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeFor Nigerian fans, the latest FIFA rankings are more than just numbers on a chart — they’re a reflection of pride, resilience, and the belief that the Super Eagles can …
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Features/News Analyses
SPORTS FEATURE| Generation Next: How Teenagers Are Rewriting the 2026 World Cup
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeThe Tournament’s New HeartbeatThe 2026 World Cup is massive — 48 nations, 1,248 players, three host countries — but amid the roar a quieter revolution is underway: teenagers refusing to …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
US, Iran Trade Blows again, Middle East on Edge
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeFor the second day running, the United States and Iran are pounding each other across the Middle East, shredding what little remained of their April ceasefire. US Central Command says …
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Lawmakers cite repeated failure to honour summons as they intensify scrutiny of NNPCL audit queries; former CFO Umar Ajia, Bala Wunti and the company’s external auditors also listed to appear …
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News Across the Nation
BPP Chief Cracks Down on Procurement Violations, Orders Agencies to Follow Due Process
Abuja: Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, has directed federal government agencies to strictly comply with public procurement regulations, warning that due process, transparency and …
