Crisis Looms at Oshodi Terminal as Lagos Hikes Service Charge for Luxury Bus Passengers
There is palpable tension at the section of the Oshodi Terminal Interchange (OTI) occupied by long distance luxury bus transporters following a sharp increase in service charge…
Kidnappers abduct bride, 52 wedding guests in Katsina
Kidnappers attacked a wedding convoy in Katsina State, abducting the bride and approximately 52 guests who were escorting her to her new home late Thursday.…
How poor planning, lax regulation breed establishment of illegal schools in Lagos
Lagos is not just the most populous state in Nigeria; it is the economic nerve centre of the country. At its disposal is a humongous Internally Generated Revenue…
APC’s Laguda wins Surulere constituency bye-election
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Kayode Laguda, has emerged victorious in the Saturday bye-election conducted in Surulere Federal Constituency 1 of Lagos State. The Independent National Electoral Commission…
Awujale installs Sonny Kuku as Ogbeni Oja of Ijebuland
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, on Saturday, installed the Co-founder of EKO Hospital, Olor’oogun Sonny Kuku, as the 3rd Ogbeni Oja of Ijebuland. The ceremony was also marked alongside Kuku’s 80th birthday. The…
CBN stops daily CRR debits from banks’ deposits
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will stop daily cash reserve requirement (CRR) debits of deposits in commercial banks. CBN said this on Friday, in a circular titled ‘Cash Reserve Requirement Framework…
Sanwo-Olu appoints Lekan Fatodu as DG of Lagos sports commission
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has appointed Lekan Fatodu as the new director general (DG) of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC). Fatodu, a fitness enthusiast with over 18 years of experience in…
EFCC recovers N70bn in 100 days – Report
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered a total of N70,556,658,370.5 within 100 days, between October 2023 and January 19, 2024. Details of the recovery outlined in an EFCC document titled, ‘Operations and…
Worries as CBN raises Customs duty exchange rate to N1, 356.883/$
•Re-jigs Cash Reserve Requirement Framework Nigerians are in for more economic hardship induced by inflation as the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Super Eagles dedicate AFCON win against Angola to late Okwaraji
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dedicated their 1-0 victory against the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations to the memory of late Samuel Okwaraji. Okwaraji, a Nigerian…
Aiyedatiwa nominates six Akeredolu’s ex-aides as commissioners, special advisers
No fewer than six former cabinet members, who served under late ex-Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, have been nominated by Governor Lucky…
Operation Rescue Naira: FG considers converting $30bn domiciliary deposits to naira
There are strong indications that the Federal Government is mulling a policy that will result in the conversion of foreign currencies in domiciliary accounts of citizens to naira to stabilise the national currency,…
First salary meant for church leaders – Pastor Ighodalo
Senior pastor of the Trinity House Church, Lagos, Ituah Ighodalo, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME on first fruit, tithes, and offerings How do you describe the first fruit offering? The first fruit is the first of the…
Simon bags second MVP award
Nigerian winger, Moses Simon has claimed the Man of The Match award for the second time at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The FC Nantes winger went off a super run before he…
Why I Admire Oloyede, JAMB Registrar- Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed respect and admiration for the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor…
FBN Holdings lists Otudeko’s company as majority investor | Otedola drops to second
First Bank Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc has named Barbican Capital Limited, owned by Oba Otudeko, as its majority shareholder — ending months of uncertainty around the acquisition made in July 2023. In the company’s…
PDP appoints new women leader
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Amina Arong as its national women leader. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Mr Ologunagba said that Ms Arong,…
Bandits Demand Cough Syrup, Rice, N290m To Release Seven Hostages
Bandits who abducted seven residents of Kuduru community in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory FCT on December 28 have demanded N290 million ransom,…
Campaign Of Calumny: Northern Youths Support Gbajabiamila’s Call For Investigations
…say Tinubu’s Chief of Staff integrity can’t be compromised A group of northern elites working for the unity and progress of Nigeria, has thrown its weight behind the call by the Chief of Staff to the President,…
Nigerian women eat more dog meat than men — Wildlife expert
Nigerian women consume more dog meat than their male counterparts, says a wildlife expert in Nigeria, Edem Eniang. Mr Eniang, a professor of wildlife at the…
FG Commends Dangote Cement for Vital Roles in Economic Diversification
…Minister lauds Cement Plant’s promotion of best practices The Federal Government has commended the leading roles being played by the Dangote Group to complement…
After Clearance Of Foreign Airlines Trapped Funds, Travel Agents Demand Lower Air Fare
After the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released outstanding backlogs of $64.44 million of foreign airlines trapped funds, the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA), on Thursday, called for opening of…
NYSC TO PROSECUTE UNQUALIFIED PERSONS CAUGHT DURING REGISTRATION – DG
The National Youth Service Corps has said that any unqualified person caught during the 2024 Batch 'A' Orientation Course including…
NNPC pays N140.55bn for Oando-branded retail stations, jetty, others
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) paid cash amounting to $325.09 million (N140.559 billion) for the acquisition of Oando-branded retail stations…