Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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The naira closed the week on a stronger note in the official foreign exchange market, appreciating to N1,474.78 per dollar on Friday.
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has announced that the National Assembly is prepared to initiate discussions on the potential abolition of the death penalty within Nigeria’s criminal justice system.
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted smuggled goods valued at N77.476 million in Duty Paid Value (DPV) within Ogun State between January 1 and January 27.
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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has expressed confidence that the recent revival of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries by the Federal Government will lead to a significant reduction in petrol prices across the country.
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Legendary Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has made a social media comeback after his separation from wife Annie Idibia made headlines.
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially withdrawn the Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) of Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited and Omni-Blu Aviation due to breaches of aviation regulations.
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The Ondo State Election Petitions Tribunal began its official sitting on Friday at the Akure Division of the State High Court, marking the start of proceedings to review the results of the November 16, 2024, gubernatorial election.
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported progress in the country’s fight against terrorism and insurgency, revealing that Nigerian troops eliminated 358 terrorists, arrested 431 suspects, and rescued 249 hostages in January 2025.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday called more witnesses before the Edo governorship election petition tribunal in a bid to challenge the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 21, 2024 election.
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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has voiced concern over what it describes as escalating threats of violence targeting Muslims, particularly Yoruba Muslims, in Nigeria’s South West region.