Naira stable, trades N570/$1 at parallel market weeks after CBN/abokiFX row
Nigerian naira on Monday opened the week’s trading at N570 per dollar at the market – as vice president Yemi Osinbajo called for the devaluation of the currency. Street traders across…
Why FG Can’t Remove Fuel Subsidy Now – NNPC, Marketers, Experts
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, oil marketers and experts on Sunday explained why the Federal Government could not stop petrol subsidy despite its…
Our land soaked in blood, gloom, South-East bishops wail
Archbishops of different Christian denominations in the South-East have expressed concern over the high level of violence in the region, saying the land is soaked with blood,…
Police arrest suspected bandits’ fuel suppliers in Niger
A 51-year-old man, Umar Muhammed, suspected to be one of the fuel suppliers to bandits in Niger State, has been arrested by the state Police Command. Muhammed was arrested…
Newcastle United Plotting A Transfer Raid Of Four Manchester United Players
Newcastle United are looking to raid Manchester United's squad during the January transfer window, Newspremises reports. The Magpies are expected to spend significant amount of cash…
Court orders EFCC to remove AIT founder, Raymond Dokpesi from watchlist
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to remove the founder of the African Independent Television…
UNILAG ejects Works Director, Tunde Oloko from residence despite court case [Video]
The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been accused of contempt of court and lawlessness. Despite an ongoing suit filed by the Director of Works, Engr Tunde Oloko, the…
Ogun community calls herbalist to remove sacrifice, IBEDC restores power
Following a week of blackout, residents of Magboro, Makogi, Oke-Afa, Ibafo and Orimerimun, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, now have a reason…
Pandora Papers: How I made money —Peter Obi
A former governor of Anambra State and vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 general elections, Peter Obi, has said he was a trader who…
We’ll complete Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, 2nd Niger Bridge, others before 2023 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the 11.9km Second Niger Bridge, 120 km Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and other key projects will be completed within the second…
Burkina Faso starts trial of alleged killers of left-wing idol Thomas Sankara
A military court in Ouagadougou on Monday began the long-awaited trial of 14 men, including the former president, accused in the assassination of Burkina Faso’s left-wing leader Thomas…
“It’s Islamic” – Kwara Cleric Justifies Brutalisation Of Arabic Students
One of the clerics in Musbaudeen Al Islamy Arabic School, Ganmo in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have justified the brutalisation of some students of the Arabic school.…
South-East Won’t Get Presidency, Igbo Politicians Are Betrayals – Primate Ayodele
The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has said the Southeast presidential agenda would fail in 2023. Primate Ayodele said the Southeast…
‘The exchange rate is artificially low’ — Osinbajo asks CBN to devalue naira
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to devalue the naira to reflect the reality of the market. Speaking at the midterm retreat…
Five police officers, 32 bandits die in gun battle
Nigerian joint security forces have killed 32 armed bandits fleeing from Zamfara in Niger State, PRNigeria learnt on Sunday. This was after the bandits attacked a…
R.Kelly’s album sales up more than 500 percent following sex-trafficking conviction
•Sales for R. Kelly's album have rocketed more than 500 percent since his conviction. •Rolling Stone reported that his streams jumped from 11.2 million to 13.4 million in one week.…
‘South-East may become Afghanistan’ – NHI slams Igbos hailing unknown gunmen
The Ndigbo Historical Initiative (NHI) has condemned the spate of attacks in the South-East, warning that the situation witnessed in Afghanistan may occur in Igboland. A…
American actor Granville Adams dies at 58 after battling cancer
American actor, Granville Adams, popularly known as the lead character Zahir Arif in the prison series, Oz, has died at the age of 58 after battling cancer. In a statement…
#EndSARS: There’ll be memorial protests, Sowore tells police
A human rights activist and publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, has said there will be #EndSARS memorial protests on October 20. This is despite a warning by the Lagos State…
Drug Cartels Abduct Ex-NDLEA Officer In Benue
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says a group of drug cartels have abducted a retired NDLEA officer after officers arrested a 19-year-old female drug dealer,…
Crude Oil Benchmark “Brent” Rise To $82.39 Per Barrel
Crude oil prices settled higher on the back of tightened supply balances and a weak United States employment report that may present headwinds to an increasingly…
Leaving Presidency Ticket Open In PDP Unfair, Recipe For Disaster – Bode George
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, on Sunday, reacted sharply to the zoning which gave the North the chairmanship of the party…
Your Fighter Jets Will Be Used To Collapse Nigeria – Mbaka Warns Buhari
The Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari that the fighter jets he is purchasing will be used to destroy the…
2023 Presidency : Osinbajo’s Moves To Succeed Buhari Pitches Him Against Tinubu
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has his eyes firmly set on succeeding his principal, President Muhammadu Buhari, in 2023 and has already started moves to actualise his ambition,…