Aiyedatiwa nominates six Akeredolu’s ex-aides as commissioners, special advisers
No fewer than six former cabinet members, who served under late ex-Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, have been nominated by Governor Lucky…
Operation Rescue Naira: FG considers converting $30bn domiciliary deposits to naira
There are strong indications that the Federal Government is mulling a policy that will result in the conversion of foreign currencies in domiciliary accounts of citizens to naira to stabilise the national currency,…
First salary meant for church leaders – Pastor Ighodalo
Senior pastor of the Trinity House Church, Lagos, Ituah Ighodalo, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME on first fruit, tithes, and offerings How do you describe the first fruit offering? The first fruit is the first of the…
Simon bags second MVP award
Nigerian winger, Moses Simon has claimed the Man of The Match award for the second time at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The FC Nantes winger went off a super run before he…
Why I Admire Oloyede, JAMB Registrar- Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed respect and admiration for the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor…
FBN Holdings lists Otudeko’s company as majority investor | Otedola drops to second
First Bank Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc has named Barbican Capital Limited, owned by Oba Otudeko, as its majority shareholder — ending months of uncertainty around the acquisition made in July 2023. In the company’s…
PDP appoints new women leader
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Amina Arong as its national women leader. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Mr Ologunagba said that Ms Arong,…
Bandits Demand Cough Syrup, Rice, N290m To Release Seven Hostages
Bandits who abducted seven residents of Kuduru community in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory FCT on December 28 have demanded N290 million ransom,…
Campaign Of Calumny: Northern Youths Support Gbajabiamila’s Call For Investigations
…say Tinubu’s Chief of Staff integrity can’t be compromised A group of northern elites working for the unity and progress of Nigeria, has thrown its weight behind the call by the Chief of Staff to the President,…
Nigerian women eat more dog meat than men — Wildlife expert
Nigerian women consume more dog meat than their male counterparts, says a wildlife expert in Nigeria, Edem Eniang. Mr Eniang, a professor of wildlife at the…
FG Commends Dangote Cement for Vital Roles in Economic Diversification
…Minister lauds Cement Plant’s promotion of best practices The Federal Government has commended the leading roles being played by the Dangote Group to complement…
After Clearance Of Foreign Airlines Trapped Funds, Travel Agents Demand Lower Air Fare
After the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released outstanding backlogs of $64.44 million of foreign airlines trapped funds, the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA), on Thursday, called for opening of…
NYSC TO PROSECUTE UNQUALIFIED PERSONS CAUGHT DURING REGISTRATION – DG
The National Youth Service Corps has said that any unqualified person caught during the 2024 Batch 'A' Orientation Course including…
NNPC pays N140.55bn for Oando-branded retail stations, jetty, others
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) paid cash amounting to $325.09 million (N140.559 billion) for the acquisition of Oando-branded retail stations…
President Tinubu orders attorney-general to settle $1.3 billion OML 245 (Malabu) case
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, to resolve court cases concerning the $1.3…
Works, Finance Ministers inspect ongoing rehabilitation of third mainland bridge
The Minister of Works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, and his counterpart, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun on Tuesday went on inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the…
Tinted glass permit: Three police officers in Lagos face trial
The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos State says that the three police officers, who demanded a tinted glass permit from motorists are facing trial for professional misconduct. The Zonal Public Relations Officer…
Come celebrate my darling husband’s birthday with me – Women affairs minister tells colleagues
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, minister of women affairs, has announced plans to celebrate her husband’s birthday. In an invite to her colleagues dated January 29, 2023, the 50-year-old asked them to join her for the…
Gaza Is Starving To Death – WHO
The World Health Organization’s emergencies director Michael Ryan has said that Gaza is suffering under constraints on humanitarian aid, according to Qatar broadcaster Al Jazeera. Israel has consistently stymied aid…
Many Feared Dead In Imo Explosion
An explosion from an illegal oil bunkering has rocked the serene oil bearing Obitti Community in the Ohaji/Egbema Council Area of Imo State. The explosion, which claimed several lives, properties and farmland estimated…
Weak naira slows down japa rate
In this piece, TEMITAYO JAIYEOLA writes about how rising costs of migration, currency devaluation, and changing immigration policies are thwarting the dreams of Nigerians hoping to migrate Leaving is the Nigerian…
Gunmen abduct two teenage girls, demand N30m in Abuja
Two teenage sisters have been kidnapped by bandits at Guita community, Chikakore in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Our correspondent gathered that the kidnappers struck on Sunday at about…
Lagos To Invest N550.6bn On Infrastructure In 2024
Lagos State government has said it will in 2024 fiscal year invest N550.689bn to develop and maintain its infrastructure in 2024, saying the total sum on Infrastructure represents 24.28percent of the N1.315trn…
Adidas says it plans to sell remaining Yeezy sneakers
Adidas says it plans to sell remaining stocks of Yeezy sneakers from its defunct partnership with Kanye West for at least cost price. The firm cut ties…