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16 Appointed CBN Directors Go Through PwC Screening
The newly appointed 16 Directors of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) whose appointments…
Why Lagos Rice Is Hardly Seen In The Market – LASG
The Lagos State Government has blamed saboteurs for the absence of bags of rice produced from the state rice mill in the market, saying some people would buy the rice and re-bag them as foreign rice to be…
Natasha: Falana threatens senators over suspension
The Director of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid, Mrs Funmi Falana SAN has described the suspension of the senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a “disgraceful display of power”. Falana, in a statement on Saturday,…
Inside story of Buhari’s relocation to Kaduna home
Former President Muhammadu Buhari recently relocated to his known…
Federal workers face salary deductions following December 2024 overpayment error — AGF
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation has informed all federal workers of ongoing salary deductions following salary overpayments in…
Experts warn of rising colorectal cancer cases, call for early diagnosis
Medical experts in the field of colorectal cancer said the disease is preventable if diagnosed early. A statement signed by MedServe, a healthcare subsidiary of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, on…
Reps seek review of suspension process for lawmakers
The House of Representatives is considering a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide a review of the processes for suspending federal lawmakers. According to a member of the House of Representatives, Mansur…
Why we’ll not approve three-storey buildings without elevators — Abia govt
The Abia state government has warned developers of buildings that it will no longer approve…
Natasha, Akpabio trade words as Senate fights for reputation
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have continued exchanging words over the crisis at the Senate triggered by the suspension of the Kogi…
Public preaching: Bishops, other clerics condemn Soludo’s ban
Some clerics in Anambra state have condemned the recent ban of preaching in public places including markets by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Recall that the governor had on Saturday announced the ban of public…
FG forgoes $577.6m as road tax credit to NNPCL
The Federal Government has forgone $577.6m in tax revenue under the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited from February to December 2024. The FAAC…
Members of Obidient Movement pay condolence visit to Okupe’s family [PHOTOS]
Members of the Obidient Movement on Saturday visited the family of the late Doyin Okupe, a former presidential aide to Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo. Okupe, a former Director General of the Labour…
BREAKING: Panic over Diphtheria outbreak in King’s College, Lagos
Parents of students in King’s College, Lagos (KCL), have panicked over reports of suspected…
Anambra: Soludo Bans Loud Preaching In Public, Imposes N500k Fine
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has warned preachers against using loudspeakers in public spaces, particularly markets, accusing them of causing noise pollution and disturbing residents. Soludo stated…
Gov Otti explains why he’s governing from his residence
Alex Otti, the governor of Abia state has addressed questions surrounding his inability to renovate the Government House in the state and why he is operating from his private residence. The governor had come under…
Federal High Court reassigns Nnamdi Kanu’s case to new judge
The Federal High Court, Abuja has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to a new judge in the court. The case – bordering on terrorism – was reassigned by Justice…
‘It’s total madness’, Shehu Sani commends Tinubu for rejecting N942bn census budget
A former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central at the Nigerian Senate has commended President Bola Tinubu for rejecting the N942 billion budget presented by the National Population Commission for conducting the…
Senate Leader lists 4 major ‘sins’ that led to Natasha’s suspension
Bamidele Opeyemi, the leader of the 10th Senate has debunked claims that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Red Chamber over the allegations of sexual harassment which she made against the Senate President,…
Sexual harassment: Joy Nunieh will hear from my lawyer next week – Akpabio
The President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio has threatened to take legal action against Joy Nunieh, the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission. Nunieh had accused the Senate…
NBC Faces Regulatory Shift as Presidency orders Review on Pay-TV Prices, Ads, Broadcast Practices
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) may be on the brink of a major regulatory shake-up as concerns over the pricing strategies, content access, and advertising monopolies of Nigeria’s dominant pay-TV operators…
‘My friend and associate’ — Tinubu celebrates Osinbajo on 68th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on his 68th birthday. In a statement on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, his special adviser on information and strategy, Tinubu praised…
Gunmen Abduct NDDC MD’s Aide In Bayelsa
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Mr Akari Loveday, the special adviser on Domestic Affairs to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Akari was reportedly kidnapped on…
Fuel Price Slash: We Won’t Reduce Fares – Transporters
Road transport operators in Nigeria have ruled out the possibility of reducing transport fares as a result of the further cut in the prices of petrol by Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum…
Financial Autonomy: LGAs Delaying Direct Disbursement Of Allocations
The federal government’s renewed efforts to implement the financial autonomy granted local governments by the Supreme Court are being frustrated by council chairmen across the country. On July 11, 2024, the apex…