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Tinubu ‘very concerned’ about Naira exchange rate, meets CBN governor
Worried about the rising exchange rate of the naira to the dollar, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, met with the acting governor of the central…
FG extradites siblings to US for sexual extortion trial
Two siblings, Samuel and Samson Ogoshi, have been extradited to the United States to face trial for allegedly running a global sexual extortion operation, leading to the death of a teenage US citizen, Jordan DeMay.…
Diesel price hits N950/litre, manufacturers fear shutdowns, job losses
Oil marketers, on Monday, said the foreign exchange crisis in Nigeria and the recent implementation of a 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax on Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, had pushed up the cost of the…
Army condemns misconduct as soldiers, LASTMA officials clash
The Nigerian Army said it would begin a campaign for traffic compliance amongst its officers as no fewer than five yet-to-be-identified soldiers attacked an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency on Monday. A…
Kano: Six Nabbed For Chanting ‘Provocative’ Slogans Against Emir
The Police Command in Kano State has arrested six persons who allegedly chanted provocative slogans against the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, thereby causing a breach of peace. The Kano State Commissioner of…
Delta Govt Celebrates Jay-Jay Okocha’s Half-Century Milestone
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has celebrated former Super Eagles midfield maestro, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, who turned 50 yesterday. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon,…
President Tinubu Appoints Adebiyi As State House Permanent Secretary
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Olusesan Olufunso Adebiyi as the new State House Permanent Secretary. Adebiyi's succeeds Tijjani Umar, who served from April 5, 2020 until his retirement on…
We’ll Shut Down The Country If Petrol Price Rises Again – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down the country over the speculations that the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol could rise again. Emerging reports added that the Trade Union…
ECOWAS to Niger junta: Prosecuting Bazoum will contradict your acceptance of diplomacy
The (ECOWAS) has kicked against plans by the military junta in Niger to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. In a statement read out on national television on Sunday, Amadou Abdramane, spokesman of the junta,…
NYSC to resume orientation in Borno after 13-year suspension due to insurgency
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it plans to resume its orientation programme for new corps members in Borno, 13 years after it was suspended due to the Boko Haram insurgency. The corps members deployed to…
Chelsea complete record £115m move for Moisés Caicedo
Premier League side, Chelsea, have completed the signing of Ecuadorian midfielder Moisés Caicedo from Brighton in the biggest transfer deal in England. “Chelsea is delighted to announce the signing of Ecuador…
FCMB Offers N10 Million Clean Energy Loan to Households and Small Businesses
Nigerian households and small businesses looking to acquire solar panels, batteries, inverters, and other green energy equipment now have access to as much…
Residents of Ibeju Lekki Applaud Dangote Refinery CSR activities
The Committee of Baales and some residents of Ibeju Lekki, Lagos have showered encomium on the Management of Dangote Refinery, on its social…
PHOTOS: Billionaire Indimi’s Daughter Weds Turkish Businessman
Meram Indimi, a daughter of Nigerian billionaire businessman, Alhaji Muhammed Indimi, has tied the knot with a Turkish businessman, Yakup Gundogdu. Family members and friends of the bride, including her mother and sisters,…
Why We Shunned Abdulsalami Delegation – Niger Junta
Niger’s military leaders headed by General Abdourahmane Tchiani have disclosed the reason they ignored the delegation led by Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (retd) in their efforts…
‘Enjoyment Allowance’: Akpabio Acting As If We Are Kids, Each Senator Got N2m – Ndume
The Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has chided Senate President Godswill Akpabio for mistakenly disclosing that a ‘holiday allowance’ had been sent to senators’ bank accounts. While addressing his colleagues on Monday…
I warned against ‘Emilokan’ politics, says Tunde Bakare
The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, told his congregation on Sunday that he warned against the “Emilokan” kind of politics. Emilokan, a Yoruba saying, meaning ‘It’s my turn,’…
Ill Health: I’m Still Recuperating In Germany, Says Akeredolu
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said he is still on medical leave in Germany. Akeredolu, said this in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde, to disown a video…
BREAKING: Niger Coup Leaders Agree to Negotiations with Tinubu-Led ECOWAS
The military junta in the Niger Republic has reportedly opened for dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the development comes after a team of…
Pastor Ashimolowo quits preaching after 40 years, begins real estate business
After preaching the Christianity gospel for over 40 years, veteran Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, has chosen a new career real estate business, The Will reports.…
ALLEGED ‘COUP’ AGAINST OBASEKI: My story – Deputy Governor, Shaibu
•Says gov is victim of political jobbers Less than 24 hours after Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, opened up on the crisis between him and his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, the latter has said his boss is a…
IPOB distributes flyers, posters announcing cancellation of sit-at-home
The proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) on Saturday, began the distribution of flyers and posters across the South-East to notify residents of cancellation of the sit-at-home exercise in the region.…
I founded YBNL to avoid extravagant spending – Olamide
Olamide, the Nigerian rapper, says he founded YBNL (Yahoo Boy No Laptop), his music label, to avoid extravagant spending.…
Low patronage sparks fear of job losses for petrol stations
Godwin Chukwudi and Bola Olaniyi used to be among the busiest petrol attendants in Lagos. They worked at a busy petrol station that was always packed with motorists queuing up to fill their tanks but all that…