By: Ganiyu Olayinka The Nigerian military says a series of airstrikes against Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno and Adamawa states killed 103 suspected terrorists and destroyed logistics assets between October 10 and 18, 2026. The air component of Operation Hadin Kai carried out the strikes in Guzamala and Monguno Local Government…
By: Tunji Okunlola Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has confirmed Ayodeji Adelagun, widely known as “Deji,” as Chief Executive Officer following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He had served as Acting CEO since January 2026. The bank described the appointment as an important next chapter for its Nigerian business, combining local market…
By: Tunji Okunlola The Federal Government has approved the design of a monorail to carry commuters and air travellers between the Ikeja Railway Station and the new Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 1 in Lagos, which is being reconstructed. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo (SAN) said the design was appraised and approved on Monday, October…
By: Tunji Okunlola The Federal Government, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Bi-Courtney Limited and Stabilini Visinoni Limited have formally signed settlement agreements ending a dispute of nearly 20 years over the MM2 domestic airport in Lagos and the uncompleted hotel and conference centre opposite it. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo (SAN), who announced the…
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will meet fans in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, ahead of UFC 333 on Saturday, October 24. By: Tunji Okunlola Usman, known as “The Nigerian Nightmare,” will appear at Yas Mall alongside featherweight contender Jean Silva and Moroccan featherweight Marwan Rahiki. The appearance…
By: Yetunde Aiyedogbon Slavia Prague forward Mubarak Suleiman has become the first Nigerian teenager to start a UEFA Champions League match since Alex Iwobi in March 2016, according to Opta Joe. The 19-year-old started in Slavia’s 2-2 draw away to Fenerbahce at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Tuesday night. He made two key passes and…
By: Yetunde Aiyedogbon Ademola Lookman recorded the 50th assist of his senior club career as Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 with Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League. The Super Eagles forward was introduced at half-time with Atletico a goal down. Just 80 seconds into the second half, he set up Julian Alvarez, who finished to level…
By: Tunji Okunlola The national leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed the defection of some of its members to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the departures as good riddance and alleging that the affected candidates were bribed. In a statement yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said the NDC…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Garki has set aside an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation report that alleged fraud in the London/Paris Club refunds involving the country’s 774 local government areas. In a judgment delivered yesterday, Justice Suleiman Belgore faulted the Federal Government for…
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) says it plans to introduce a non-interest mortgage product and a rent assistance product before the end of October 2026, as part of efforts to widen access to affordable housing finance. FMBN Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Shehu Osidi made the announcement on Monday in Abuja, at…
