Five Thai farm workers freed by Hamas have returned home after 500 days in captivity, reuniting with emotional relatives in Bangkok.

An Israeli air raid has killed six people near Jennata in Lebanon’s Bekaa region, despite a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Ex-NYSC DG Brigadier-General Tsiga’s kidnappers have contacted his family with a N250m ransom demand as police assure action on abduction.

Zenith, Access, FCMB, and Fidelity Bank have rejected N4.8bn in investor subscriptions due to CBN’s capital verification rules.

Rabiu Kwankwaso and Rauf Aregbesola met in Lagos to discuss political strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections

APC Chairman Ganduje has called on South East states to “strive to connect to the centre” through the ruling party

Lagos State has signed an MoU with Summa Group to develop Lekki-Epe International Airport, aiming to boost connectivity and investment.

A federal judge has paused aspects of Trump’s plan to shut down USAID, reinstating thousands of furloughed workers.

GHL insists it never took a loan from First Bank, explaining that what they had was a project finance relationship.

INEC Chairman Yakubu has expressed concern over pending electoral offences cases, urging decisive action almost two years after 2023 elections.

President Tinubu has praised Babington-Ashaye’s insurance reforms and Nkem Owoh’s storytelling legacy, celebrating their impactful contributions as they mark birthdays.

Peter Obi has urged the government to ensure transparency and accountability following the increase of the Budget of Restoration to N54trn.

CDS Musa has charged military commanders to show no mercy to armed groups threatening Nigeria’s security and destabilising peace.

The naira has appreciated by 3% in the parallel market, closing at ₦1,570/$1, gaining ₦50 within five days.

Deputy Speaker Kalu has revealed that proposals for 30 new states failed constitutional requirements, urging compliance with Section 8 guidelines.

Gang violence in Haiti has surged, with sexual assaults against children increasing by 1,000% since 2023, warns Unicef.

ICPC revealed that in 2024, it uncovered fraudulent pension payments and recovered N20bn, and has launched anti-corruption initiatives for local governments.

Nestlé’s has invested N1.9bn in a livestock project aiming to improve milk production, livelihoods of pastoralists through sustainable farming practices.

TEF Founder Tony Elumelu has highlighted the organisation’s impact, with $100 million disbursed and 1.5 million jobs created across Africa.

Shettima has said Nigeria is attracting foreign patients for affordable, high-quality kidney transplants, urging investment in medical education.