Chad’s foreign minister assures public amid gunfire incident near the presidential palace

Gunfire erupted near the presidential palace in Chad’s capital on Wednesday evening, according to local residents.Read More

Ekiti court sentences 26-year-old boy to 7 years imprisonment for stealing

An Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced a 26-year-old Omodara Dada to seven years imprisonment for burglary and stealing. Dada was arraigned before Justice Lekan Ogunmoye on July 19, 2022, on a count charge of armed robbery, but the court found him guilty of the lesser offence of burglary under section 323 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State. According to the charge, Dada robbed Fakiyesi Tope of his phone which cost a…

Security operatives rescue kidnapped victims in Sokoto

A joint security patrol team, including operatives of the Nigeria Police and members of the Sokoto State Community Guard have thwarted a kidnap operation on a commercial vehicle by gunmen suspected to be armed bandits. The incident was said to have taken place at Kwanar Mahalba along Goronyo-Sabon highway in the troubled eastern senatorial district of Sokoto State. It was gathered that seven passengers, including children, were rescued by the security operatives as other passengers ran…

Nigeria police arrest human traffickers with 59 children in Abuja

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command have intercepted suspected human traffickers with 59 children. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Tunji Disu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja. He said a team led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, Sarki Umar, intercepted a white Peugeot 15-seater bus, popularly known as J5, on January 6 while heading to Nasarawa State. According to the police commissioner, the bus was transporting the…

MNJTF troops eliminate 310 terrorists in Lake Chad region

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, have eliminated 310 terrorists and dismantled critical logistics bases in Lake Chad region. The troops also killed the terrorists during Operation Lake Sanity 2, a major offensive designed to combat insurgency in the region. The Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Salau, made this disclosure during the MNJTF Operation Lake Sanity 2 Medal Parade held on Wednesday at the MNJTF Headquarters in Farcha, N’Djamena, Chad. Salau said the MNJTF has…

‘Liar, you incited followers to threaten Felix Morka’s life’ – Ganduje replies Peter Obi

‘Liar, you incited followers to threaten Felix Morka’s life’ – Ganduje replies Peter Obi The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has accused 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi of libel and inciting his followers to issue death threats against APC spokesman Felix Morka. Ganduje accused Obi of lying by claiming that Morka threatened him and his family in a recent interview. Obi had
‘Liar, you incited followers to threaten Felix Morka’s life’ – Ganduje replies Peter Obi

Concerns over spike in number of missing persons in Ogun

There are growing concerns over the rise in the number of missing individuals in Ogun State as nine persons have so far been declared missing in the past eleven days. The post Concerns over spike in number of missing persons in Ogun appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Anxiety over death of three in Lagos estate cult war

Residents of Mile 2 Estate, in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State, are worried for their safety following the death of three persons in a cult war that lasted between Saturday, January 4 and Monday, January 6, 2025.   The post Anxiety over death of three in Lagos estate cult war appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

72-year-old man seeks Tinubu’s intervention over seized goods

A 72-year-old American returnee, Olukayode David-Albert has sought the intervention of President Bola Tinubu and concerned authorities over his goods currently in the custody of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The post 72-year-old man seeks Tinubu’s intervention over seized goods appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Anambra native doctors in turmoil, as police go after quacks

There are palpable fears within the ranks of native doctors and traditional medicine practitioners in Anambra State, particularly within the Ojoto community, headquarters of the Idemili South Local Council following the arrest of non-registered and uncertified practitioners. The post Anambra native doctors in turmoil, as police go after quacks appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Business & Economy

Katsina state targets N140 billion IGR annually by 2026
Zenith Bank reports 9M profit of N917 billion as gross earnings rise by 16.29% 
UBA reports N537.5 billion profit for 9M 2025, up 2.33%, interest income fuels growth 
Fly Nigeria Act: Stakeholders Blame Government Officials for Non-implementation 
BUA Foods Declares  101% Increase in Profit After Tax  to N405.27bn 
How Ètò, Electronic Barrier Systems, Salvaged Apapa Traffic Gridlock 
Aviation Fuel Marketers Identify Operational Setbacks 
‘Over 140,000 Passengers Travelled to UK through Abuja in 2024’
Keyamo: Government Has Responsibility to Protect Domestic Airlines
NCAA May Adopt ‘No Pay No Service’ for Airlines Next Year
Experts Urge Africa to Deepen Policy Framework to Realise AfCFTA Full Potential
Sunbeth to Co-host Agriculture Summit Africa With Sterling Bank
Terra Cube Hosts BBNaija Season 10 Housemates
TotalEnergies Marketing posts N11.92bn loss as downstream pressure deepens
UACN reports pre-tax losses in Q3 2025, blames CHI acquisition cost
Custodian Investment reports N52.74 billion profit but misses forecast (2025 9 months)
MTN Nigeria 9 Months profits hit N1.12 trillion, declares first dividend in two years 
PenCom: NLC urges tougher penalties for pension defaulters
NNPC Limited seeks partnership to revamp struggling refineries
FG targets under-7-day cargo clearance at Nigerian ports by 2026 
U.S. ends automatic extension of work permits for immigrants, effective Oct 30
Sterling Bank reports N25.4 billion Q3 profit on higher interest income
Wema Bank grows pre-tax to N146.44 billion in 9 months of 2025  
IATA: African airlines see 5.3% rise in international passenger demand in September  
PenCom: Over 552,000 retirees now receive regular pensions 
The new gold: How the non-oil export sector is changing the narrative of the Nigerian economy
Tinubu approves 15% import duty on petrol, diesel
Redtech certified by FIRS as System Integrator and Access Point Provider for Nigeria’s National e-Invoicing Platform (MBS) 
Northern Nigeria Flour Mills profit drops 69.3% to N552.7 million in 6 month 2025 
Oando Plc stages rebound with N165.2 billion Q3 profit surge, trims costs 
NIPOST partners Paystack, Sendbox to digitize parcel payment process 
Top 5 Nigeria’s listed oil and gas companies by total assets as of June 2025 
Prestige Assurance Plc records N316 million pre-tax profit in Q3 2025, as PAT doubles 
Aradel Holdings reports pre-tax profit of N300.7 billion in 9M 2025, declares dividend 
Consumers to enjoy greater ease and global acceptance with Naira Visa cards for cross border transactions 
Kalabash54 launches multi-currency ‘Kalabash Cards’, offers cashback on travel and lifestyle spend