Iran accepts Trump’s ceasefire, thanks ‘brave Armed Forces’
…Israel silent on ceasefire Foreign Minister of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, has hinted at a possible ceasefire with Israel, which was earlier announced by US President Donald Trump. Araghchi had posted earlier that there…
FG to raise N100bn with fresh bond issuance
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) through the Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered green bonds valued at N100 billion for subscription at N1,000 per unit. The DMO announced the offer on its Twitter…
Naira appreciates to N1,600/$ in parallel market
The naira yesterday appreciated to N1,600 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,605 per dollar last weekend. But the Naira depreciated to N1,550 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data…
Lagos plastic ban could trigger job losses – MAN warns
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment could lead to job losses and trigger economic, operational and social…
2024: Dangote pays N502.6 billion to Cement Shareholders as Dividends
Shareholders of Dangote Cement on Monday were full of praise for the Board, Management, and staff of the company after approving a…
Man arrested for converting home to abattoir in Lagos
Officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment have arrested a man (identity undisclosed) for converting a residential building in the Iju area of the state into an illegal abattoir. PUNCH Metro gathered from a…
Tinubu Will Be Lucky to Come Third in 2027 – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has said that President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election in 2027 are so slim that “he will be lucky if he is third.”“Tinubu can’t win. In fact,…
Amotekun arrests APC chairman’s murder suspect, 31 others in Ondo
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has arrested the prime suspect in the murder of Nelson Adepoyigi, a ward chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The arrest was…
PDP chairman disowns party spokesman’s comments on NEC meeting, INEC letter
Umar Damagun, Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has distanced the party from recent public comments made by Debo Ologunagba, national publicity secretary, regarding the 100th National…
“My office under-funded” – Remi Tinubu laments, seeks direct funding
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has appealed to the National Assembly to make direct financial provisions for the Office of the First Lady, citing the absence of budgetary support from the federal…
“Abuja safe and secure” – FG dismisses U.S. embassy’s security advisory
The Federal Government has dismissed fears over the security situation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), insisting that Abuja remains safe and secure for both Nigerians and foreigners. This follows a recent…
“Hope rising in oil sector” – Stakeholders hail Tinubu’s reforms, appointee
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for driving transparency and reform in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA),…
“We regret backing APC” – Ex-Tinubu supporters rally behind coalition, visit Atiku
Former supporters of President Bola Tinubu who helped the All Progressives Congress (APC) win the 2023 election say they regret backing what they now describe as “an incompetent and clueless leadership.” The group, made…
EFCC Arrests Former NNPCL Officials Over Alleged $7.2 Billion Refinery Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested several former senior officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…
“The Guy is Gone!” – El-Rufai Reveals Tinubu’s Waning Nationwide Support
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s approval has plummeted across the country, declaring that…
Insecurity: ‘Tinubu not Buhari’ – Jandor issues strong warning to service chiefs
The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran has urged the service chiefs to deliver on their duties or be removed by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during…
MURIC Accuses Plateau Gov Of Trivializing Murder Of Muslim Travellers
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has berated Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, over his comments on killings of some travellers in the state by a mob. Daily Trust reports that a bus carrying 28 Muslim…
Reps Approve N1.132trn Proposed 2025 Customs Budget
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has approved the N1.132 trillion proposed 2025 budget of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The committee approved the proposed budget presented by…
Avoid Trips To Military, Govt Sites In Abuja, US Warns Citizens
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a security alert to Americans in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. In a statement released on Monday, the US Consulate advised American citizens to avoid…
Family Members Killed In Fresh Plateau Attack
At least three family members were killed while two others were injured in a fresh attack in Te’ebbe community, Miango district, Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State. The victims, farmers from the same family,…
Gunmen Abduct Benue Links Passengers
Gunmen have abducted all passengers on board a commercial bus belonging to the Benue State government, popularly known as Benue Links, along the Eke axis of Okpokwu Local Government Area. Witnesses said the Benue…
NNPCL Adjusts Petrol Price From N910 To N945 In Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased prices of fuel from N910 to N945 in Abuja. It also adjusted its petrol pump price from N870 to N915 per litre at several of its Lagos retail outlets.…
June 12: Lamido Distorting History – Presidency
The Presidency has reacted to claims by a former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, that President Bola Tinubu was among those that supported the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, by the then head of…
Benue gov suspends aide arrested by EFCC for sextortion, blackmail
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research and Planning, Mkor Aondona, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged…