Army: Troops killed 79 bandits, rescued 290 kidnap victims in Katsina in first half of 2026 Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Operation Fansan Yamma, reportedly killed 79 bandits in Katsina state between January and July this year. According to the army, the troops also rescued 290 kidnap victims and recovered…
Doyin Salami: Nigeria’s richest 1% control nearly half of nation’s wealth Doyin Salami, economist and chief executive officer (CEO) of KAINOS Edge Consulting Ltd, says Nigeria’s richest 1 percent now control 44 percent of the country’s total wealth — up from about 25 percent two decades ago. Speaking on Wednesday at Anchoria’s The Quorum Investor…
Guinness Nigeria grows revenue to N265bn Guinness Nigeria PLC has reported a top-line revenue growth of 11.8 per cent to N265.04bn for the six months ended 30 June 2026, up from N237.00bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The performance was detailed in the company’s unaudited condensed financial statements submitted to the Nigerian Exchange…
Nigerians pay 131% more for Okada fares in three years Nigerians have spent 130.87 per cent more on motorcycle (okada) transportation over the three years since President Bola Tinubu assumed office, as higher fuel prices and the depreciation of the naira continued to increase transportation costs across the country. Analysis by The PUNCH of the…
US launches new strikes as Iran warns of regional turmoil. The United States has launched a 12th continuous night of strikes against targets in Iran, as Tehran threatened to launch more of its own attacks across the Gulf region, warning that “no infrastructure will be safe” unless its own security is guaranteed. US Central Command…
Congratulations to Engr. Lawrence Osarobo Okah on your well-deserved appointment as a Member of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This appointment is a recognition of your dedication, leadership and commitment to public service. May your wealth of experience continue to contribute meaningfully to national development,…
Edo State Ministry Seeks Public Assistance to Reunite 12-Year-Old Girl with Her Family in Lagos The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development is appealing to the public for information that will help reunite a 12-year-old girl, Amarachi Amos, with her family in Lagos State. Amarachi was brought to the Ministry by an…
On behalf of my family and the good people of Esan West Constituency, Edo State; I congratulate Hon. Engr. Lawrence Osarobo Okah, Edo State APC Secretary, on his appointment as Member of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission. This well-deserved appointment is a testament to his longstanding commitment to public service, exemplary leadership, and…
A Tribute to Timothy Seghosimhe (A.K.A. Oracle) Some people preserve wealth, while others preserve history. Timothy Seghosimhe, popularly known as Oracle, belongs to the rare class of men who have dedicated themselves to preserving the priceless heritage of their people. Like the renowned historians Herodotus, often called the “Father of History,” Thucydides, known for his…
