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‘Things will get better’ — Buhari’s ex-spokesman, Adesina asks Nigerians to support Tinubu
Femi Adesina, spokesman of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, has urged Nigerians to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying things will get better with time. Adesina state this at a book…
Teens in Gaza hoping to be killed to end their ‘nightmare’ – UN
The situation in war-ravaged Gaza is so desperate that teenagers are now saying they hope to be swiftly killed to escape the “nightmare”, a spokesman for the UN children’s agency said Tuesday. “The unspeakable is…
NACCIMA faults CBN’s MPR hike to 24.75%, predicts negative impacts on private sector
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has expressed concern over CBN’s MPR hike to 24.75%, warning of negative impacts on Nigeria’s private sector. In a statement…
Int’l friendly: Eagles of Mali soar past Nigeria 2-0
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday fell 0-2 to the Eagles of Mali in an international friendly in Marrakesh, Morocco. El Bilal Toure capitalised on a defensive blunder to put Mali ahead in the 18th minute. Moses…
Okuama: How govt, security bodies failed to rein in militant leader – Investigation
If government and security agencies had taken concerted action on the several petitions against an alleged militant leader and crude oil thief who banished a monarch from his kingdom in Bayelsa State, years ago, they…
Eko DisCo appoints Rekhiat Momoh new acting CEO
The board of Eko Electricity Distribution Company has announced the appointment of Mrs Rekhiat Momoh as the acting Chief Executive Officer (Acting CEO) with effect from Tuesday, March 26, 2024. This follows the…
Law enforcement agencies investigating $2.4 billion invalid FX transactions – Cardoso
Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating a series of invalid foreign exchange transactions valued at $2.4 billion, according to Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This…
Expedite action on recapitalization – CBN tells Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed deposit money banks in the country to expedite actions on the increase of their capital base in order to strengthen the financial system against potential risk. This…
Abba Yusuf nominates Kwankwaso’s son for commissioner in Kano
Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, has nominated Mustapha Kwankwaso as a commissioner-designate in the state. The governor submitted the nomination before the Kano house of assembly on Tuesday. Mustapha is the eldest son…
Celestine Omehia not recognised as former Rivers governor – Court rules
A high court in Rivers has ruled that Celestine Omehia is not recognised as a former governor of the state. BACKGROUND In 2007, Omehia was elected and succeeded Peter Odili as the governor of Rivers on the platform of…
‘We discussed how to curb banditry’ — Gumi speaks on meeting with security agencies
Ahmad Gumi, the Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, says he had “productive interaction” with security agencies who invited him over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. On Monday, Mohammed Idris,…
CBN raises benchmark MPR by 200 basis points to 24.75%
The CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has increased the benchmark interest rate by 200 basis points from 22.75% to 24.75%. This was disclosed by the Governor of the CBN who doubles as the Chairman of the MPC at…
President Bola Tinubu did not foresee the enormity of Nigeria’s challenges – Bayo Onanuga
President Bola Tinubu did not foresee the enormity of Nigeria’s challenges before taking over in May 2023. This is according to Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, who is also of the view…
Togo adopts new constitution to move from presidential system to parliamentary govt
Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country. The…
‘Binance’s Exit Will Affect Internet Service Providers’ Revenue’ – Expert
The exit of Binance from Nigeria will have huge effect on the revenue of Internet service providers in the country, an IT expert, Professor Haruna Chiroma, has said. Chiroma, a lecturer at Hafr Al-Batin University, Saudi…
Army Set To Release 200 Detainees Cleared Of Ties To Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army is set to release more than 200 detainees cleared of links to the Boko Haram sect. The detainees were arrested by the military in the heat of insurgency. Daily Trust finding shows that they would be…
N6.8m Hajj Fare: Intending Pilgrims Demand Refund
Following the decision of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to jack up the 2024 hajj fare by N1.9 million, many intending pilgrims yesterday asked the state Muslim pilgrims’ welfare boards to refund their…
Anger As Bandits Flaunts Ransom On Social Media
Strong reactions have trailed bandits seen in viral videos displaying cash supposedly collected from victims. Videos of the ransoms were uploaded on Tiktok. The monies were seen in a series of post on X by a…
BREAKING: Chinese sentenced to death for killing his Nigerian girlfriend
A Kano State High Court sitting has sentenced a Chinese national, Frank Geng-Quangrong, 47, to death by hanging for stabbing his Nigerian girlfriend, Ummukulsum Sani,…
Road To 2027: Can The North Stop Tinubu?
A couple of weeks ago I got a call from one of my readers in Lagos who wanted me to confirm rumours of a coup and reports of soldiers of the Brigade of Guards manning strategic places in the FCT. I told him, like all…
Trade unionists demand removal of Ajaero, Abure from LP
Trade union veterans and the assembly of trade unionists, yesterday, demanded the removal of Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Julius Abure; and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero. They…
Insecurity: Tinubu’s govt has failed, enough is enough, say Northern elders
The Northern Elders Forum, yesterday, came hard on President Bola Tinubu, saying the growing insecurity across the country indicates that the current government has failed to protect Nigerians. While declaring that…
BREAKING: Ondo APC gov aspirant, Akintelure is dead
The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has mourned the death of one of its governorship aspirants, Dr Paul Akintelure. PUNCH Online earlier reported that Akintelure, a medical doctor, was said to have…
Trump wins pause of $454 million civil fraud ruling, averting asset seizures
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at one of his properties after attending a hearing in his criminal court case on…