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June 10, 2026 by Idris Abdulsalam
US, Nigeria neutralise 200 ISIS militants in joint counterterrorism operations The United States has announced that about 200 militants linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) have been eliminated during coordinated military operations with Nigeria, marking a significant development in the ongoing fight against insurgency in the region.According to officials from the U.S. Africa Command, the…
Only APC, LP Will Participate In Kebbi Assembly By-Election- INEC
The seat became vacant following the demise of Usman Muhammad on April 6, 2026. By Alexander Okere Updated June 10, 2026 Kebbi State is in North-West, Nigeria. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said that only the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party (LP) are eligible to participate in the by-election for…
Vice Principal, Six-Year-Old, One Other Killed As Bandits Attack Kogi School
The Kogi State Police Command said the attackers, who arrived on about 40 motorcycles, stormed the area in large numbers with the suspected aim of kidnapping students and other residents. By Donatus Anichukwueze Updated June 10, 2026 A deadly attack by suspected bandits on Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi…
Tinubu’s Performance Merits A Second Term, Says Uzodimma
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State said that the President’s reforms and development initiatives in key sectors of the economy have begun yielding positive results. By Eyitope Kuteyi Updated June 10, 2026 President Tinubu The Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has declared that the performance of…
Senate queries SEDC, accuses commission of spending N153m on Abuja office rent
demands full account of expenditure…all expenditures was made prudently and in line with available resources – Okoye defends commission Search for:SearchHomeNewsE-EditionsPoliticsMetroBusinessSportsEditorialColumnsAllureNewsJune 10, 2026Senate queries SEDC, accuses commission of spending N153m on Abuja office rent….demands full account of expenditure…all expenditures was made prudently and in line with available resources – Okoye defends commissionBy Henry UmoruABUJA —…
SSB tax threatens 33% manufacturing output, 1.5m jobs — MAN
Promote healthy consumption without harming businesses — ACCI By Yinka Kolawole & Progress Godfrey Opposition to the proposed increase in excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intensified yesterday as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) warned of severe economic consequences. omeNewsE-EditionsPoliticsMetroBusinessSportsEditorialColumnsAllureBusinessJune 10, 2026SSB tax threatens 33%…
UBA wins 2026 ‘Banker Technology’ award for AI innovation, launches upgraded app
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the winner of the African category at the 2026 Banker Technology Awards, recognised for its innovations in digital payments, e-business, and the use of artificial intelligence to drive seamless cross-border banking across more than 20 African markets.In its assessment of UBA’s winning entry, The Banker noted…
FG, 6 states woo investors at ‘Invest in Lagos 3.0’ Summit
The Federal Government and six state governments have urged investors at the ongoing Invest in Lagos 3.0 Summit to channel funds into critical sectors, promising attractive returns and improved business conditions.The summit, themed “Lagos: The Business Gateway to Africa,” featured presentations from representatives of the Presidency and the governors of Lagos, Imo, Abia, Plateau, Taraba…
Foreign investment in manufacturing slumps 50.7% to $152m in Q1’26
Search for:SearchHomeNewsE-EditionsPoliticsMetroBusinessSportsEditorialColumnsAllureBusinessJune 10, 2026Foreign investment in manufacturing slumps 50.7% to $152m in Q1’26Foreign investment in manufacturing slumps 50.7% to $152m in Q1’26(FILES) Shipping containers from Hede Shipping, from the Chinese state-owned Hebei Port Group, are seen stacked at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California on October 13, 2025. A US trade court…
Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 91% to N7.55trn in Q1’26
By Progress Godfrey Nigeria recorded a 91 per cent, year-on-year, YoY increase in trade surplus to N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26 from N3.95 trillion in the same period of 2025, Q1’25, driven by a sharp decline in imports and a modest rise in exports. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed…
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