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THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said Nigeria’s banking sector recapitalisation exercise triggered a massive ₦29.83 trillion wealth creation in the equity market within the first 90 days of 2026, underscoring the catalytic role of the programme in deepening the nation’s capital market. In a policy briefing on the recapitalisation exercise, the commission disclosed […]

Armed bandits, on Monday, attacked Kemanji village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing scores of people, DAILY POST reports.

The bloody attack, which also claimed some soldiers’ lives, occurred at about 3 am, according to security sources who confirmed the development to DAILY POST on Monday.

Reports said security agents, comprising the Nigerian Army and local vigilantes, engaged the bandits in an intense gun battle that lasted until 5 am.

DAILY POST gathered that a few soldiers were killed during the attack, though the full extent of the damage caused by the attack could not be ascertained as of the time of this report.

Recall that armed bandits recently invaded Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, killed scores, burnt houses and abducted over 100 residents who are still in captivity.

In another development, suspected bandits on Sunday reportedly attacked Ora Ayegbaju in Obbo-Ile, Ekiti local government area.

Three brothers were fatally injured during the attack which occurred at about 22:00hrs, while others fled for safety.

The three injured were identified as AbdulJareem Adamu, AbdulJareem Yunusa and AbdulJareem Yusuf.

The three injured brothers are currently undergoing medical treatment at a hospital in Osi town.

Authorities were yet to respond to the two developments on Monday.

Bandits attack Kwara community, kill soldiers, others

A new political force, the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement (OK Movement), has formally unveiled its national and state structures with a view to providing Nigerians with…

NIGERIAN Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced a major extension of its daily trading hours, a move aimed at strengthening market liquidity and improving investor participation across Nigeria’s capital market. Effective April 27, 2026, trading on the Exchange will begin at 9 a.m. and close later at 4 p.m. (WAT), replacing the previous schedule of 9:30 […]

The first female pilot of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nafisat Balogun, has secured a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States of America….

Ahead of the farming season, a member of the Federal House of Representatives in Zamfara State, Hon. Muhammad Sani Ahmed (Abba Yarima), has distributed farm inputs to over 5,000 farmers….

Celtic manager, Martin O’Neill has showered encomium on Kelechi Iheanacho following the Hoops victory over St Mirren.

Iheanacho was the hero as Celtic strolled into the final of the Scottish Cup courtesy of a thrilling 6-2 win over the Saints at the Hampden Park on Sunday afternoon.

The Nigerian netted twice in extra-time, after coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute.

The first a superb header, and the second a brilliant shot from inside the box.

O’ Neil was delighted with how the striker impacted the game after his introduction.

“It was a tough afternoon, but there were some great goals, Kelechi Iheanacho coming on and doing brilliantly,” O’Neill was quoted by Celtic TV.

Scottish Cup: Celtic boss hails super-sub, Iheanacho after win over At Mirren

NIGERIA’S surging stock market may be projecting resilience, but beneath the record-breaking rally lies an economy still exposed to inflation shocks, fiscal strain and global geopolitical turbulence, according to Johnson Chukwu, Group Managing Director of Cowry Asset Management Limited. Presenting at the firm’s Quarterly Economic Discourse for Q1 2026, Chukwu described the economy as “resilient […]

Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville and former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards have predicted the team to win the Premier League title.

This comes after Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 in Sunday’s Premier League tie at the Etihad Stadium.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville and Richards backed Man City to win the Premier League title ahead of the Gunners.

“I don’t think both teams (Arsenal and Man City) will win every game. I think Man City have a massive, massive advantage now,” Neville said.

“I think next Saturday night [at home to Newcastle] has got a lot of danger [for Arsenal].

“That tension will still be there next Saturday, and Arsenal have to cope with that and come through it.

“For the first time this season, I am going to say [the Premier League ribbons] are going to be blue.”

On his part, Richards added, “I always said if Man City wins this game, it would give them the momentum.

“I thought Arsenal were very good today, but Man City just got over the line.

“I said: if Man City win this game, they win the league.”

EPL: Gary Neville, Micah Richards name team to win title between Arsenal, Man City

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