NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable
NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable

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Three Nigerian BDCs named in US sanctions over ISIS financing links

THE United States has sanctioned 3 individuals and 6 entities accused of facilitating financial transactions for the Islamic State (ISIS), including 3 Nigerian bureau de change (BDC) operators. Speaking on Monday, Spokesperson for the US State Department, Tommy Pigott, said the sanctions targeted a network that allegedly enabled ISIS to move funds across several countries […]

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Jan 01, 2026 post

ISWAP to Christians: Spare your blood, convert to Islam or die

THE terrorist Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) group has asked Christian communities in the North-East Nigeria to spare their blood and convert to Islam, noting they will be killed if they refuse to so. This comes as ISWAP burned down a Christian village in Adamawa State. A security expert, Mr Brant Philip, revealed […]

Dec 26, 2025 post

Nigerians call for Sheikh Gumi’s arrest for condemning U.S. airstrikes on ISIS

NIGERIANS have criticised Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, for condemning the United States airstrikes on ISIS terrorists on Christmas night, asking the government to arrest and interrogate him. The U.S. President, Mr Donald Trump, on Thursday, ordered American military to strike terrorists’ base in the North-West state of Sokoto on Christmas night, targeting ISIS militants […]