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Nigeria’s economy on right tract, says CBN
Dr Hassan Mahmud, Director, Monetary Policy Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said there were positive sides to Nigeria’s economic growth, despite uncertainties in the…
JUST IN: Buhari returns to Abuja today
There are indications that President Muhammadu Buhari will be back in Abuja on Friday after an 18-day sojourn in London, the United Kingdom (UK) capital. A police wireless…
Suspected bank hacker, BDC operators nabbed over N1.868bn scam
A suspected hacker, Femi Salau, has been arrested by the police Special Fraud Unit in Lagos State for allegedly hacking into the system of a first generation bank to defraud it…
33,140 transited Lagos-Ibadan railway in July, says NRC
At least 33,140 passengers transited through the Lagos-Ibadan railway in July, the Lagos District Manager, Nigeria Railway Corporation, Mr Jerry Oche, has said. According to…
Medical profession in danger — resident doctors trying to play God, says Ngige
Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, says doctors tend to go on strike more often when someone from the medical profession holds a political position. Ngige, who…
Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Babatunde Fowler At 65
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated former Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Babatunde Fowler on the occasion of his 65…
FG Hikes Vehicle Number Plate, Driving Licence Rates By 50%
THE Federal Government has commenced the implementation of new rates for vehicle number plates and driving licence across the country. According to the Joint Tax Board,…
Only A Northerner Can Win Presidency For PDP In 2023 – Dokpesi
Chief Raymond Dokpesi, business mogul and former national chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday said there is no way his party can win the 2023…
PHOTOS: Victims of ‘forex scam’ protest at EFCC headquarters
Victims of an alleged forex scam, on Wednesday, staged a protest at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Abuja. The protest was against one Maxwell Odum,…
Abducted Niger Commissioner freed
Niger commissioner for information, Alhaji Muhammed Sani Idris, has been released by his abductors. Gunmen had broken into his residence at Babban-Tunga, a community off Abuja/Kaduna…
BREAKING: Buhari in surprise visit to Tinubu in London (photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, visited Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in London, United Kingdom (UK). Buhari is currently in London for a…
6 IPOB/ESN Members Killed, 13 Arrested, 19 AK 47 Rifles Recovered In Enugu
Nigerian troops and other security agencies operating in the Southeast have neutralized one Commander and five other members of the Eastern Security Network and IPOB during a fire-fight…
Crisis Hits South-West’s Security Outfit, Amotekun Over N29million Fraud
There is crisis in the Osun State chapter of the South-West’s security network, popularly known as Amotekun, over the mismanagement of over N29million given to the outfit.…
PDP asks court to remove Buni as Yobe governor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has instituted a suit seeking the removal of Mai Mala Buni from office as Yobe governor. In the suit dated and filed August 12, the PDP…
Fawehinmi’s family restricts public from residence
The family of late Chief Gani Fawehinmi on Thursday restricted members of the public on condolence over the death of his son, Mohammed, from accessing their Ikeja GRA…
Boko Haram fighting force grossly depleted – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said the fighting force of the Boko Haram Islamic sect has been grossly depleted by the mounting offensive launched by troops. It noted that…
Anti-Buhari’s comments: I attended meeting as APC reconciliator, says ex-Gov Bindow
Following backlash over anti-President Muhammadu Buhari’s comments at a meeting, a former Adamawa Governor Jibrilla Bindow said he attended the session as the Vice Chairman of…
Kidnapped Ijebu-Ode Chief Imam found dead in car
The Chief Imam of Atiba community, a suburb of Ijebu – Ode, Sheikh Mushafau Bakare, who was kidnapped by gunmen on Wednesday, has been found dead in his newly acquired SUV Highlander…
Profile: Tunji Balogun new CEO of America’s Def Jam Records
Nigerian American Tunji Balogun hailed as one of the world’s most successful creative music executives today is moving higher in the industry. From his present…
BREAKING: Widow Of Former President Shehu Shagari, Hadiza Dies From COVID-19 Complications
Hajiya Hadiza Shagari, wife of the late President Shehu Shagari is dead. The widow died at 80 from COVID-19 complications, SaharaReporters learnt on Thursday. A statement signed on…
Another notorious Boko Haram commander surrenders
A notorious Boko Haram senior commander, Amir Adamu Rugu Rugu and his family have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.…
Troops push to reclaim forests from bandits
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen Farouk Yahaya has said the Army will soon reclaim the forests occupied by bandits and terrorists, and stop the hoodlums from launching…
JUST IN: FG to consider lockdown for Delta variant if…
The Federal Government has said total lockdown will be the last resort in its strategy to contain spread of Delta variant of COVID-19. It cited the extreme effects of lockdowns…
DIRECTOR-GENERAL INAUGURATES ULTRA-MODERN CLINIC, SKILL ACQUISITION CENTRE IN NYSC CAMP
The National Youth Service Corps has once again restated its commitment to the welfare of Corps Members, including the provision of conducive environment to enable them develop their potentials for national…