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Official, parallel FX rates converge at 1,502/$ — first time in almost two years
The naira closed against the dollar at N1,502 at both parallel and official sections of the foreign…
El-Rufai Endorses Atiku’s Past Economic Policies, Sparks Speculation of 2027 Alliance
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has praised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s economic policies…
None of the 31 proposal to create new states met requirements – Deputy Speaker
…says over 200 bills for amendments to 1999 Constitution were received. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, Hon Benjamin Kalu, has said that none of the proposals…
FG to cancel visa-on-arrival policy, to introduce landing, exit cards
The Federal Government has announced plans to cancel its Visa-on-Arrival policy, saying “it is not working”. Accordingly, government set to introduce landing and exit cards which prospective visitors would…
Emefiele’s legal team denies ownership of forfeited properties
The legal representatives of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, have categorically denied his involvement in the ownership of properties recently forfeited by a Federal High Court in…
BREAKING: Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m linked to Emefiele
A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked…
Adeleke shuns AGF’s advice, insists Osun LG poll will hold Saturday
Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, says the local government election in the state will hold as scheduled. The governor’s directive comes after…
Inside IBB’s controversial economic reforms
In his long-awaited autobiography, former Nigerian military…
Oshiomhole not a dictator, doesn’t interfere in Edo governance – Okpebholo
Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo, says Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo north, does not interfere in his administration, contrary to opposition claims. Oshiomhole was the governor of Edo from 2008…
I asked Abiola to head the interim government but he fell for Abacha’s deceit – Babangida
Former military president Ibrahim Babangida said he wanted MKO Abiola to head an interim government after the annulment of the 1993 presidential election but he turned it down. He said after several brainstorming…
Arrest: Prof Usman Yusuf’s Family Writes US, Seeks Diplomatic Intervention
The wife and sons of the former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Prof Usman Yusuf, have written to the United States Government for diplomatic intervention towards the quick…
What Soothsayer Told Us About IBB And Presidency In 1952 – Abdulsalami
Former military Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has revealed how a soothsayer predicted the emergence of Ibrahim Babamasi Babangida (IBB) as Nigeria’s head of state. He said the prediction was made in 1952, 33…
One Dies, 5 Injured As Wall Collapses On Students In Yobe Classroom
At least one female student was killed, while 5 sustained injuries after a classroom wall collapsed at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Potiskum, Yobe state, on Thursday. Multiple sources told Daily…
JUNE 12: I feared Abiola’s assassination could lead to civil war — IBB
The hero-worshipping of former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, was in full display, yesterday when President Bola Tinubu leading former presidents and former military leaders and captains of…
Kidnapping: I’m ready to surrender all my property — Evans pleads for mercy
Convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, has told the Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, that he was prepared to surrender all his property as part of a plea…
Gunmen abduct Afenifere Youth leader, demand N100m ransom
The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, has been abducted by unknown gunmen in Abuja. A statement yesterday by the National Secretary of the council, Abiodun Aderohunmu, said the…
Why we appointed Stanbic IBTC Gov’t Stockbroker – DMO
The Director-General (D-G) of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Ms. Patience Oniha, has said that the agency appointed Stanbic IBTC as Government Stockbroker owing to its comprehensive, diversified financial…
Dangote, Abdul Samad Rabiu donate as IBB raises N17.5bn for presidential library
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, on Thursday pledged to donate N8 billion for the actualisation of the presidential library of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, popularly known as IBB. Speaking at the…
FG Asks Adeleke To Halt Osun LG Election, Says Court Has Reinstated APC Chairmen
The Federal Government has asked Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to suspend the Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday. Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), stated this while…
Lagos Assembly crisis: “Your time has come and gone” – Ex-lawmaker tells Obasa
As the crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly continues to generate reactions, former lawmaker Jude Idimogu has urged the ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, to accept his removal with grace and stop fueling political…
‘You’re the Architect of Private Sector in Nigeria’ – Aliko Dangote Hails IBB
... Donates N8bn to Presidential Library, Pledges N2bn Annually Until Completion The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries…
Peter Obi’s ally, Valentine Ozigbo, joins APC
A former governorship aspirant of the Labour Party in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, has joined the All Progressive Congress. Ozigbo joined the APC on Thursday at his ward in Amesi area of the state, 24 hours…
I didn’t tell Bola Ige there’d be consequences quitting Obasanjo’s govt – Rotimi counters Akande
Retired Brig.-Gen. Oluwole Rotimi has denied Chief Bisi Akande’s claim that he told the late Bola Ige he would face consequences if he left the Obasanjo-led administration. Rotimi, the former military governor of…
CBN retains interest rate at 27.5% — first hold in almost three years
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the monetary policy rate (MPR), which benchmarks interest…