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Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Hits N12.60tn as Exports Surge 18.8 Percent in Q2

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that total merchandise trade rose to N41.44 trillion, representing a 5.61 percent increase from N39.24 trillion recorded in Q2 2025 and a 19.13 percent rise from N34.79 trillion in Q1 2026.

Terrorist Kill 12 in Adamawa Church Attack

The Chairman of Gombi Local Government Area, Markus Ishaya, disclosed the updated casualty figure on Monday, saying the attackers struck the community in the early hours when residents were largely asleep.

Osun APC Disowns Unauthorised’ Tribunal Challenging Adeleke’s Guber Victory

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The development has triggered a fresh controversy over the post-election process in Osun State, coming after the APC candidate had congratulated Adeleke and the party's legal team had resolved not to challenge the election result in court.

10 Key Takeaways From Dangote’s $1.6bn Refinery IPO Signing Ceremony

The signing ceremony for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s initial public offering marked a major step in the company’s plan to take the refinery to the capital market.

Osun 2026: APC, PDP Drag Adeleke Before Tribunal, Challenge Re-Election

The two petitions were displayed on the notice board of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Secretariat in Osogbo on Monday, formally setting the legal machinery in motion.

Nigerian Equities Market Closes Higher Despite Broad-Based Sell-Off

Market capitalisation rose from N159.558 trillion at the opening to N160.600 trillion at the close, representing a gain of N1.042 trillion.

Catholic Priest Shocks Church Community, Weds Kenyan Woman

Ferretto, who previously served in the Catholic parishes of Kasiela and Mochongoi in Baringo South, exchanged marriage vows with Sharon, the daughter of former councillor John Wendot, during a colourful traditional Koito ceremony held at Seretion Village in Kasiela.

Tanzanian President Samia Loses Husband

The announcement was made by Tanzania's Vice-President, Deogratius Ndejembi, who disclosed that Ameir passed away at about 8:00 a.m. local time at the Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar, where he had been receiving medical care.

“Bring Your Proof or Face Me in Court” — El-Rufai Threatens Legal Action Against Defence Minister Over Southern Kaduna Killings Allegation

The dramatic ultimatum came in a statement issued by the El-Rufai family following comments made by Musa during a live broadcast of Politics Today on Channels Television on September 3, where the Defence Minister accused the former governor of deliberately planning killings in Southern Kaduna during his eight-year administration.

USCIS Officer Arrested Over Alleged $960k Green Card Bribery Scheme

A former U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officer has been arrested after federal prosecutors accused him of taking payments to fast-track immigration applications, including cases involving green cards and U.S. citizenship.