Nigeria Stocks Rebound As Five Shares Stand Out
After two weeks of losses, Nigerian stocks regained momentum last week as stronger buying interest pushed market capitalisation up by 0.8 per cent. The oil and gas sector led the…
NiMet Forecasts Three Days Of Rain, Sunshine
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of sunshine, cloudy skies and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday. NiMet’s weather forecast shows sunny skies with patches of…
Gunmen Kill Two, Abduct Woman In Kano Community
Armed gunmen have attacked Rantan community in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State, killing two residents and abducting a woman. The village head of Rantan, Alhaji Muhammad Adamu, confirmed…
Nepal Flood Disaster Death Toll Rises To 579
The Nepal flash floods have killed at least 584 people across Nepal and China, while thousands remain missing after catastrophic flooding and landslides. Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…
NPC Chairman Aminu Wushishi Has Died
The National Population Commission (NPC) Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf Talban Wushishi, has died about eight months after taking office. Wushishi reportedly died on Friday, August 28, 2026, following a brief…
FEMD Rescues Two From Collapsed Building In Kubwa
The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has rescued two residents trapped after a residential building partially collapsed in Kubwa, Abuja. FEMD Head of Media and Public Relations, Nkechi Isa, confirmed…
NPFL 2026/27 Season Kicks Off With Shooting Stars, Inter Lagos
The 2026/2027 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season has officially begun, with Shooting Stars hosting newly promoted Inter Lagos in the opening fixture. The NPFL season opener kicked off…
US To Withdraw 200 Troops From Nigeria In September
The United States plans to withdraw about 200 troops from Nigeria by late September, ending a temporary mission that strengthened intelligence and counterterrorism cooperation with Nigerian forces. The troops arrived…
Trump Orders ‘Lake America’ Name For Lake Ontario
President Donald Trump has ordered the US federal government to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America”, adding a new point of tension to his worsening dispute with Canada. The…
Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises To 469
The death toll from the devastating Nepal flash floods along the border with China has risen to at least 469, as rescue teams continue searching for more than 1,400 people…
