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Boko Haram Terrorists has attacked Chibok Community and set houses ablaze.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that suspected members of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province on Thursday evening reportedly attacked Kautikari village in Chibok Local Government Area, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety.   Residents escaping the community told reporters that the insurgents were shooting sporadically while setting homes and other buildings on fire.     A local security operative from the area, who spoke anonymously, confirmed the attack, saying the community came under assault at about 6:50 p.m.   “Yes, our community of Kautikari…

MTN Nigeria reported a profit after tax of N355.5bn in the first quarter of 2026, up 165.9 per cent year-on-year, but warned that higher energy prices could weigh on earnings in the coming quarters. In its unaudited results released on Wednesday, the telecom operator said it expects a 1.8 to 2.0 percentage point decline in full-year Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation margins if diesel prices average N2,000 per litre in the second half of the year. The country’s biggest telco with 89.5 million subscribers, operates more than 20,000 base stations nationwide, most of which depend on diesel generators…

By Ugochukwu Alaribe, UMUAHIA The All Progressives Congress (APC), Abia State chapter, has announced the cancellation of the zoning of the governorship position to the Abia Central senatorial zone for the 2027 general election. The state working committee of the Abia APC had, yesterday, zoned the governorship seat to the Abia Central zone. However, the move has been trailed by controversy, as some governorship aspirants, including the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Benjamin Kalu, and Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu, condemned the decision. Following the controversy, the state publicity secretary of the party, Chief Uche Aguoru, in a…

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has hailed the Yoruba Tennis Club for its enduring legacy as the organisation marked its 100th anniversary with a centenary lecture series attended by dignitaries from across Nigeria’s political and social landscape. The event featured a keynote lecture by the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, who spoke on the theme “Inclusive Governance and National Unity: Lessons from Delta State for a United Nigeria.” In a post obtained from his X handle on Friday, he described the club as a historic institution that has contributed significantly to intellectual engagement and…

News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsMay 1, 2026 14:27 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Man Utd summer 2026 transfer targets Tchouameni to Man Utd? Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni during the summer transfer window.  The Red Devils are expected to bolster their midfield department this summer with Casemiro on his way out on a free transfer. Tchouameni has been linked with the club on multiple occasions and reports claim that the hierarchy are weighing up a move.However, the operation could be tough to execute with Real Madrid viewing him as an integral part of…

Singer and pastor Banky W has said his wife, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington, does not cook regularly at home, adding that he handles the kitchen himself and does not see it as a problem. Speaking on the Teju Baby Face Show published on Thursday, he addressed the subject after the host referenced a viral video of him preparing sausages, eggs and bacon that had generated significant reaction online. Banky W said the arrangement worked for them and that anyone uncomfortable with it was entitled to their opinion. “There are some men, my wife must cook for me. My wife does not…

Programme Director at Cascador, Amanda Etuk, an Africa-focused platform supporting growth-stage founders building impactful businesses, discusses the concept of responsible capital deployment in this interview with FELIX OLOYEDE Nigeria’s startup ecosystem is frequently seen through a tech lens. Why have real sector industries been largely overlooked in mainstream investment discussions? Nigeria’s startup narrative has been shaped heavily by the visibility and scalability of tech, especially fintech, which naturally attracts attention from both media and investors. Tech businesses are easier to understand from a venture capital lens. They scale quickly, require less physical infrastructure, and can deliver outsized returns within shorter…

I sat through the opening address at the inauguration of the Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters with a mix of curiosity and cautious optimism. Nigerians mostly regard government speeches as leaning heavily on ceremony and praise, but this one felt different. It was deliberate, structured, and most importantly, anchored in policy implementation and formulation. It did not just celebrate a building. It attempted to explain a shift in how Nigeria thinks about revenue, governance, and institutional delivery. What stood out immediately was the framing. The executive chairman did not present the headquarters as a trophy project. He described it as the…

GIG Mobility has unveiled a digital platform that combines intercity transport, tourism services and premium vehicle hire as the Nigerian company seeks to evolve beyond its core bus operations and tap into growing demand for integrated travel solutions. The platform, launched at the firm’s 2026 product conference in Lagos, aggregates services including bus travel, flight bookings, hotel reservations and curated tour packages, alongside a new on-demand luxury car marketplace. Chief Executive Officer Enahoro Okhae said the move marks a shift from a single-service transport operator to a broader mobility provider. “We are no longer just a company that moves people…

Airline Operators of Nigeria have raised alarm over losing N150bn within two months, even as ground handling companies threaten further action over about N9bn in outstanding debts. A member of the Board of Trustees of the Airline Operators of Nigeria, Roland Iyayi, said airlines had lost over N150bn in just two months, stressing that operators were nearing breaking point. “Airlines have bled over N150bn in two months. Where is the money going to come from? It’s gotten to a point where nobody can threaten anybody any longer,” he said. Iyayi warned that the survival of ground handling companies depends largely…