Adamu’s Successor: North West APC Chairmen Endorse Ganduje
Chairmen, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the seven states of North West geographical zone, have risen from their meeting held in Kaduna, to endorse the candidacy of the former Governor of Kano state,…
Google says Nigerians can now pay with naira on Play Store
Google on Wednesday announced that Nigerians can now make payments on its Play Store using the local currency, the naira. This followed its partnership with Verve, the largest domestic card scheme in Africa, to make…
Federal Varsities Remain Tuition-Free – Presidency
The Presidency on Wednesday said federal universities in the country remain tuition-free. Dele Alake, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, disclosed this in…
ECOWAS Won’t Accept Coup In Niger Republic – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) will not accept a coup in Niger Republic. Reports emerged early Wednesday that presidential palace and offices were sealed. In his…
CBN Speaks on Phasing Out of Old Naira Notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its commitment to gradually phase out the old N200, N500, and N1,000 naira notes while issuing new currencies. This announcement was made by the acting governor of…
Nigerians Buy the Cheapest Petrol in the World – Actress Eniola Badmus
Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has lampooned those criticising President Bola Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy in Nigeria. Politics Nigeria earlier reported that following the removal of the subsidy on petroleum,…
NBA Slams DSS, Correctional Service for ‘Disgraceful Conduct’ Over Emefiele
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned a scuffle between operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and officers of the Nigerian Correctional…
‘You Can’t Review Yourself’ – Political Parties Reject INEC’s Self-Review of 2023 Election
Political Parties under the umbrella of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) have rejected the planned self-review by the Independent…
CBN says it is not trying to “ unify exchange rates “
The Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Folashodun Shonubi announced an increase in the benchmark interest rate (MPR) by 25 basis points to 18.75% from its initial 18.5%. This was disclosed during …
More Worries As Customs Hike Import Duties By 82.5%
...From N422 To N770/$ Importers are spending more money to pay to clear their goods at the ports following the adoption of the N770/$ exchange…
Stop Monday sit-at-home, it’s crippling S-East economy — Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has asked those behind the Monday sit-at-home in the southeast region to stop the…
APC asks SSS, police to invite PDP leaders over claims on “foiled” terrorist attack on Atiku
Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the State Secret Service and the police to invite the leaders of the Peoples Democratic…
Why Tinubu didn’t wait before announcing subsidy removal – Gov. Abiodun
Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has revealed why President Bola Tinubu hurriedly announced the end to fuel subsidy in Nigeria. Mr…
LeBron James’ Son In Stable Condition After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Basketball…
Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the…
94-Yr-Old To Appear Before Property Committee Over Land Grabbing In Edo
The Edo State Private Properties Protection Committee(EPPPC), has ordered a 94-year-old man, Elder Ikpomwosa Akewe, to appear before the committee over land-grabbing accusations in Edo state The committee headed…
Mali Drops French As Official Language
Mali has removed French as its official language, a move that comes more than six decades after Bamako gained independence. The decision is contained in the West African country’s new constitution, adopted on…
Money Laundering: Court Of Appeal Discharges, Acquits Lamido, Son
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has discharged and acquitted a former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido and others over alleged money laundering. A three-member panel of justices led by Justice Adamu Waziri on…
CBN makes first MPC decision under Tinubu, hikes interest rate to 18.75%
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate (MPR), which benchmarks interest…
Chibok girl who escaped Boko Haram abduction in 2014 is getting married in US
Joy Bishara, one of the schoolgirls who were abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in 2014 from Government Secondary School,…
Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday night declared an indefinite nationwide strike. President of the association, Dr Orji Emeka Innocent, said the strike will commence at 12 midnight on…
48hrs To Deadline, Tinubu Yet To Send Ministerial List To National Assembly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is yet to send the list of his ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation 48 hours before the deadline, Daily Trust reports. The delay by the president to unveil his…
Oshiomhole apologises to Senate over ‘looting’ comment
The lawmaker representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomole, has apologised to the Senate for allegations of vandalism levelled against his colleagues. Oshiomhole had while featuring on Sunday on Channels TV’s programme,…
Jaye Lo: Ignore calls for apology – Soyinka tells Davido
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has urged Nigerian Afrobeat star, Davido, to ignore calls demanding his apology over the controversial music video he posted on his social media platforms. The PUNCH…
US Citizens To Pay Visa Fee To Visit Europe
New guidelines for travel documents have been released by the European Union through its European Travel Information and Authorization…