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Journalist detained by Defence Intelligence Agency regains freedom after two weeks
The Editor of FirstNews, Segun Olatunji, has regained freedom after two weeks in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).
The journalist was forcefully arrested in his Lagos home in Iyana Odo, Abule Egba…
“We’ll hold you responsible if anything happens to Chief Clark” – Ijaw youths warn military
The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) have reacted to the military invasion of Pa E. K. Clark’s country home in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State last weekend.
IYC, who described the military invasion as “a…
INEC disowns Labour Party convention as electoral body fails to send monitors to cover exercise
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned Wednesday’s Labour Party (LP) National Convention in Anambra.
Rotimi Oyekanmi, the chief press secretary to INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, said this when he…
Court discharges, acquits ex-AGF Adoke in OPL 245 trial
The FCT High Court has dismissed the charges of fraud, bribery and conspiracy filed against the former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Ruling…
Access Holdings to raise staggering N365 billion in right issue
Access Holdings, one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions, has announced plans to raise a staggering N365 billion (Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Billion Naira) through a rights issue.
The company is also seeking a…
Dangote Refinery to reduce Africa’s $17 Billion European Oil Imports, undercuts Foreign Refineries –…
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery is poised to slash the annual $17 billion gasoline importation from Europe to Africa, placing additional stress on European refineries threatened by rising competitive forces.
A Reuters…
CBN sells N1.64 trillion in treasury bills as higher interest rates attract investors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) successfully conducted an auction of Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) on March 27, 2024, which saw a substantial amount of N1.64 trillion being sold, as shown in the auction result report.…
FG directs banks to deduct 0.375% stamp duty charges on all loans
The Federal Government has directed commercial banks in the country to henceforth deduct and remit 0.375% on all loans disbursed by them.
The deduction is to be made on the principal loan amount, according to a message…
Kuriga children played significant role in rescue efforts – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the level of distress created by the abducted Kuriga school children provided sufficient grounds for the troops to exploit and rescue them.
The Director, Defence Media Operations,…
BREAKING: Secondus, Sekibo, others declare support for Tinubu, Fubara
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus; and members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the party for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State have declared loyalty and support for…
FG to arraign Binance, 2 others for alleged tax evasion April 4
The Federal Government will, on April 4, arraigned Binance Holdings Limited and its two top officials; Tigran Gambaryan and fleeing Nadeem Anjarwalla, on allegations bordering on tax evasion.
The News Agency of Nigeria…
FAAN shuts KFC facility at Lagos Airport
The management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has closed the KFC facility at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos with effect from March 28, 2024.
This is as a result of a social media…
JUST IN: First Lady Tinubu donates N1b to end TB by 2030
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has donated N1b towards Nigeria’s target of ending Tuberculosis by 2023.
Tinubu presented the donation in Abuja on Thursday, March 28, following her investiture as the Global and National Stop TB…
Binance executive sues NSA, EFCC
…as lawyer withdraws appearance for fleeing Anjarwalla
The detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has sued the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
BREAKING: DHQ declares eight wanted for killing soldiers in Delta
The Defence Headquarters has declared eight persons wanted over their roles in the recent killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State.
The military released the list on Thursday at a briefing in Abuja.
Those…
LASG releases land use charge bill for 2024, offers 15% discount on early payments
The Lagos State Ministry of Finance has released the Land Use Charge bill for 2024 to all property and business owners in the state and has incentivized early payment.
Owners who settle their Land Use Charge within…
Make report of Betta Edu probe public – Group
A group, Youths Vanguard For Democracy and Good Governance, has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the report of the Economic and Finacial Crimes Commission’s probe on the suspended Minister of…
Olubadan-designate healthy, will appear in public soon – Son
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is hale and hearty, his son, Sumbo Owolabi, told The PUNCH on Wednesday in Ibadan.
“He will soon make his first public appearance any moment from now and even attend the…
Ningi demands reinstatement, threatens to drag Akpabio before Court
The senator representing Bauchi Central in the Senate, Ahmed Ningi, has written the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, demanding that the suspension placed on him be lifted.
Ningi, who wrote Akpabio through his…
BREAKING: Official exchange rate strengthens to N1,300/$1, best in 8 weeks
The exchange rate between the Naira and the Dollar closed at N1,300/$1 on Wednesday on the official NAFEM window, marking the strongest performance in over 8 weeks.
This information comes from data obtained from the…
It’s an illegality – NLC rejects Abure’s re-election as LP chairman
The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress has vowed not to accord the National Chairman of Labour Party, Julius Abure, any form of recognition following his re-election.
Abure was returned as the party national chairman…
NNPCL denies reducing petrol pump price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has described reports of a downward review of fuel prices credited to it on Wednesday as unfounded.
NNPCL was…
Nothing will cut short my tenure – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on the people of the state not to panic, assuring them of his administration’s determination to protect the lives and property of residents.
Also, the governor vowed to…
Labour Party reserves 2027 Presidential ticket for Peter Obi
…Oti gets automatic ticket for Abia Guber
The Labour Party’s highest decision making body, the National Convention, has announced it has reserved its 2027 ticket for the party’s leader, Mr. Peter Obi.
In the same…