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Banking stocks power NGX rally as investors trade N374bn in one week - The Star
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (329+ words) Nigeria's stock market extended its bullish run last week, driven largely by heavy activity in banking and financial stocks, as investors traded shares worth N374. 04bn on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. A total of 7. 77 billion shares changed hands during the week, marking…...
Oyo police: We're analysing video of abducted principal, pupils
15+ hour, 30+ min ago (286+ words) The Oyo State Police Command has begun analysing the viral video of the abducted students and principal of the Community School in Orire Local Government Area of the state. It would be recalled that gunmen on Friday invaded Oriire Local…...
Outcry as kidnapped Oyo school principal, pupils seek rescue
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (324+ words) A school principal in Oyo State, identified as Mrs. Alamu, has appealed for urgent help after she and several teachers and students were reportedly abducted by gunmen. In a viral video circulating on Sunday, the woman, who said she is…...
Police nab six "one-chance" robbers in Lagos
21+ hour, 19+ min ago (215+ words) Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos State have arrested six suspected members of a "one-chance" robbery gang accused of targeting commuters in the Okota area. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the command…...
Dangote ups Ethiopia fertiliser project to $4bn after hero's welcome visit
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (279+ words) Africa's richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, received a warm reception in Gode, Ethiopia, during a visit linked to his company's fertiliser project in the country. Dangote was hosted by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and both…...
Tinubu seeks faster delivery of attack helicopters from Airbus
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (307+ words) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed a proposal by Airbus to establish aircraft maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria, as part of efforts to position the country as a regional hub for aviation services. The President made this known during…...
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year deal
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (462+ words) Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on a four-year deal with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club's fortunes. Chelsea lost the FA Cup final to Manchester City on Saturday and lie ninth…...
Pen Com launches free healthcare scheme for low-income pensioners
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (330+ words) The National Pension Commission has kicked off a pilot phase of a free healthcare programme targeting low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, opening registration for 30, 000 beneficiaries across the country. In a notice released on Friday, the commission said the…...
Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC final
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (77+ words) Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his…...
After NDLEA's raid, Pretty Mike spends N100m renovating club
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (77+ words) Controversial Lagos socialite and nightlife entrepreneur Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike, has revealed…...