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ISIS moves operations to W’Africa, US warns
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ISIS moves operations to W’Africa, US warns

By Solomon OdeniyiDiscover moreVideo News SegmentsPoliticsMetro Plus StoriesThe United States has identified Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin as critical fronts in its 2026 counterterrorism strategy, warning that extremist groups operating across Africa remain a growing threat to global security.In the strategy document, the US government said parts of Africa, including West Africa, the Sahel region, the Lake Chad Basin, Mozambique, Sudan and Somalia, have witnessed a resurgence of terrorist activities following the collapse of ISIS strongholds in Iraq and Syria.The document noted that remnants of the Islamic State and affiliated jihadist groups had relocated to Africa and Central Asia, exploiting ungoverned spaces and weak security structures.“President...
FG, World Bank in talks over second-largest $1.25bn loan
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FG, World Bank in talks over second-largest $1.25bn loan

The Federal Government has stepped up engagement with the World Bank for a fresh $1.25bn loan to support economic reforms, job creation, and competitiveness, as findings by The PUNCH showed that the facility has reached a critical stage in the lender’s approval process.The proposed loan, titled Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration, is expected to be presented for approval on June 26, 2026, about six months and 21 days before the January 16, 2027, presidential election, according to the revised timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission.If approved, the loan will rank as the second-largest single World Bank facility secured under President Bola Tinubu, behind only the $1.5bn Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transformation Development Polic...
SAD : Abducted ex-Jigawa lawmaker d!es in captivity after N50m ransom payment
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SAD : Abducted ex-Jigawa lawmaker d!es in captivity after N50m ransom payment

A prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former member of the House of Representatives from Jigawa State, Abba Anas Adamu, has d!ed in captivity after he was abducted by kidnappers. Anas was kidnapped alongside another Jigawa politician, Ali Tukur Gantsa, while travelling from Kano to Abuja to attend an ADC congress last Wednesday. Sources close to the family told The Guardian that the abductors initially demanded a ransom of N100 million but later accepted N50 million before releasing Gantsa and handing over Anas’s corpse to his relatives.According to the family source, the kidnappers reportedly took them into a bush around Jere area, where they demanded a huge ransom before negotiations led to a reduction in the amount.The source fu...
Controversy surrounds Ghanaian actress Nana’s Cathedral dress as a fashion brand alleges ownership of the outfit’s original design.
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Controversy surrounds Ghanaian actress Nana’s Cathedral dress as a fashion brand alleges ownership of the outfit’s original design.

A fashion brand has claimed that the stunning Cathedral dress Nana Akua Addo wore to the AMVCA is their design. Nana's dress was designed by Nigerian fashion designer Mohammed Abbas. However, after her dress received attention from the international community, a number of westerners accused the Ghanaian celebrity of theft and tagged the brand they claim own the original design.Responding, Almée Couture claimed ownership of the design. According to the fashion brand, Nana came to them initially and they designed the dress, but she ended up terminating their business dealings, only for them to see that another designer made the same dress for her using their original sketch. Almée wrote on Instagram: "We normally choose not to speak publicly on private creative matt...
Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, May 12, 2026
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Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, May 12, 2026

The Dollar to Naira exchange rate at the black market, popularly known as the parallel market (Aboki FX), has been revealed for May 11, 2026.According to information obtained from Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Lagos, the dollar exchanged at ₦1,400 for selling and ₦1,387 for buying on Monday, May 11, 2026.Current Black Market Dollar To Naira Rate:Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN)Black Market RateSelling Rate₦1,400Buying Rate₦1,387Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintains that it does not recognize the parallel market and has advised individuals seeking foreign exchange transactions to use authorized commercial banks.CBN Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate:Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN)CBN RateHighest Rate₦1,375Lowest Rate₦1,367It is important to note that f...
Ilebaye’s Father Speaks Out Over Alleged Assault Incident {VIDEO}
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Ilebaye’s Father Speaks Out Over Alleged Assault Incident {VIDEO}

The father of former Big Brother Naija winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, Mr. Odinia Emmanuel Godson, has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the alleged assault and domestic violence incident involving his daughter.In a video confession that has gone viral online and was shared by a journalist on Facebook, Mr. Godson attempted to explain the circumstances that led to the incident.Introducing himself in the video, he said, “I am Odinia Emmanuel Godson, the father of Ilebaye Odiniya.”He went on to thank Nigerians both at home and abroad for their reactions to the reports circulating online about his daughter.“I truly appreciate everyone for their concerns and comments, whether positive or negative, but I want to make it clear that what happened was not because I do not love...
Ex-Ghana Coach Otto Addo Appointed To FIFA Technical Study Group For 2026 World Cup
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Ex-Ghana Coach Otto Addo Appointed To FIFA Technical Study Group For 2026 World Cup

Former Ghana national team coach, Otto Addo, has been selected by FIFA as part of an elite 11-member Technical Study Group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, months after leaving his role with the Black Stars.Naija News reports that Addo was relieved of his duties on March 31 following a disappointing spell that included friendly defeats against Germany and Austria. During his tenure, Ghana also failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite having top talents like Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo in the squad.Despite the setback, Addo emerged as the only African coach named in FIFA’s newly constituted Technical Study Group for the 2026 World Cup.The former Black Stars manager will collaborate with a team of highly respected football experts responsible for a...
INEC To Engage Over 1.4 Million NYSC Members For 2027 Elections
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INEC To Engage Over 1.4 Million NYSC Members For 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to deploy more than 1.4 million corps members as ad hoc personnel for the 2027 general elections.The disclosure was made on Monday by INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, during a strategic courtesy visit to the headquarters of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abuja.Prof. Amupitan led a delegation comprising National Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, directors, and senior aides, where they were received by the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, alongside members of the scheme’s management team at Yakubu Gowon House.Speaking during the meeting, the INEC chairman highlighted the vital contributions of corps members to Nigeria’s electoral process, noti...
UPDATE : Court Postpones Jonathan Eligibility Case To May 15
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UPDATE : Court Postpones Jonathan Eligibility Case To May 15

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the case challenging the eligibility of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, to contest the 2027 presidential election.Naija News reports that Justice Peter Lifu fixed May 15, 2026, for further hearing after both the plaintiff and his lawyer failed to appear in court.The judge cautioned that punitive costs could be imposed on the plaintiff if there is another unexplained absence at the next sitting.At Monday’s proceedings, Jonathan’s lawyer, Chris Uche (SAN), informed the court that the plaintiff was absent despite the matter previously being adjourned at the plaintiff’s request.Justice Lifu subsequently asked the court registrar whether any official communication had been received explaining the absence of the plaintiff...
2027: ‘I’m Bringing Advocacy Into Politics’ – Aisha Yesufu says
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2027: ‘I’m Bringing Advocacy Into Politics’ – Aisha Yesufu says

Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has stated that she is not abandoning advocacy but rather extending it into the political arena.Naija News reports that Yesufu recently left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and teamed up with former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), while also revealing her intention to run for the Senate.Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Yesufu explained her decision to actively participate in partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.According to her, joining politics will not stop her from speaking up for citizens and demanding accountability from leaders.“I must say that we are all politicians. I simply decided to become partisan by joining a politica...
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