JUST IN: CBN governor, Cardoso, 4 deputies assume office pending Senate confirmation
The newly-nominated Chief of the Central Bank, Yemi Cardoso, and four deputies have assumed their duties today. However, the Senate confirmation process for their appointments has yet to occur. This is due to the ongoing…
Nigerian man dies in Ethiopian prison over alleged poor medication
A report by Sahara Reporters indicates that a Nigerian inmate at the Kaliti prison, a maximum-security prison in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Uchenna Nwanneneme, has died of an undisclosed ailment. Nwanneneme, who hailed from…
BREAKING: Kebbi Government Bans Mining Activities in State, Gives Reason
The Kebbi State Government has announced a ban on all mining activities in the state, citing insecurity and the need to protect mining workers and host communities.POLITICS…
Nigerian Army uncovers gun manufacturing factory in Kaduna state
The Nigerian Army has uncovered a gun manufacturing factory in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement on its social media accounts, the Army also revealed that its operatives apprehended…
JUST IN: Army rescues 6 abducted female students of Federal University Gusau
Men of the Nigerian Army have rescued six abducted female students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State. The kidnapped students were rescued by Operation Hadarin Daji of the Nigerian Army, according to TVC.…
BREAKING: TUC declares massive protest in Lagos on Monday
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has declared one-day protest in Lagos State on Monday, September 25. TUC president, Festus Osifo, disclosed this during a press conference in Lagos on Friday. The demonstration is ahead of…
Tribunal Upholds Plateau Gov’s Election
The governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Jos, has upheld the election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. Mutfwang, who contested the election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared…
‘We’ll See’ – Messi Unsure About 2026 World Cup
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said he is unsure about his participation in the next World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026, when he will be 39. “I don’t know if I will get…
Kano Lifts Curfew; Residents Lament Hardship
The Kano State government last night lifted the 24-hour curfew it imposed on the state aftermath of the Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s judgment which sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New…
Impeachment Notice: Akeredolu’s Deputy Has Seven Days To Respond – Ondo Assembly
Ondo State House of Assembly says it has given the state Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, a seven-day ultimatum to respond to the corruption allegations against him. The Chairman, Ondo State House of Assembly…
From ‘Fulanisation’ To ‘Yorubanisation’: Who Will Save Nigeria From State Captors?
The authors of the iconic book “Why Nations Fail,” Daren Acemoglu and James Robinson, stated that it is the parasitic political and economic…
BREAKING: President Tinubu approves Salary Increment for Staff of Federal Tertiary Institutions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 35% and 23% salary increment for staff of all federal tertiary institutions, effective January 1, 2023.POLITICS NIGERIA…
Wale Edun blames overdue $6.8bn forward payment for naira slump
Adebayo Olawale Edun, Nigeria’s Finance Minister has said that up to $6.8 billion of overdue forward payments in the foreign exchange market was…
JUST IN: Zamfara bandits breach university hostel, abduct female students
Armed bandits have kidnapped an indeterminate number of students from the Federal University of Gusau in the early hours of Friday. The bandits struck around 3:00 a.m. According to comments on social media by students…
NYSC COLLABORATES SECURITY AGENCIES TO RESCUE ABDUCTED CORPS MEMBERS
The National Youth Service Corps in conjunction with security agencies in the country are working round the clock to secure the safe release of the eight Prospective Corps…
President Tinubu Appoints Late MKO Abiola’s Son, Jamiu As Special Assistant
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jamiu Abiola, the son of late Chief Moshood Abiola (MKO), the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, as Special Assistant (SA) on Special Duties. The president…
FG may pay N1.68tn fuel subsidy, marketers forecast N900/litre
•Petrol price to rise again as naira nears N1,000, crude oil hits $95, IPMAN warns •Operators commend government for subsidy proposal, CSOs oppose fresh subsidy The Federal Government may spend about N1.68tn as…
Edo Govt denies giving out deputy governor Shaibu’s office
The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has debunked reports that it has allocated the former office of the State Deputy Governor, Mr. Philip Shaibu to the Alaghodaro Summit.…
We shall get you – GOC Dada tells attackers of Imo security men
Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army, has pledged to fish out the gunmen who attacked the Joint Task Force, Operation Search and Flush (OP SAF) in Imo state on Tuesday.…
Lagos Assembly constitutes 40 standing committees
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday constituted 40 standing committees for the 10th Assembly, for effective operation of its oversight function. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the assembly has…
Tinubu departs New York
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday departed New York after attending the 78th session high-level meetings of the UN General Assembly. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) did not say whether he…
Dangote’s stepbrother, Sayyu Dantata, gains $2.4 million from MRS stake in 48 hours
Nigerian businessman Sayyu Dantata, stepbrother of billionaire Aliko Dangote, has added a whopping $2.4 million to his net worth, thanks to his…
Abia now clean, no longer smelling – Patience Jonathan
Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan has lauded Governor Alex Otti for the strides he has recorded in the clean-up of Abia State since he was sworn into office on 29 May. Mrs. Jonathan gave the…
I am missing Gov. Obaseki, he will forgive me in the next few weeks – Philip Shaibu
The embattled deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has begged his principal, Governor Godwin Obakeki, for forgiveness. Shaibu made the plea in an interview with journalists after his investiture as the Grand…