Naira falls to N1260/$ in parallel market
The naira depreciated yesterday to N1,260 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,220 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the naira depreciated to N904.65 per dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market…
Tenant abducts landlord days after renting apartment
A yet-to-be-identified woman has allegedly kidnapped two minors who are children of her landlord and neighbour in the Sango Ota area of Ogun State. The woman was said to have disappeared with the two kids three days after she moved into…
Mohbad: Naira Marley Accuses Iyabo Ojo Of Defamation, Demands N500m
Nigerian entertainer, Afeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, has taken legal action against actress, Iyabo Ojo, alleging the dissemination of false and…
“N1.57 trillion not enough to fight bandits, terrorists” – Defence Minister
The minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, has said that the N1.57 trillion naira allocated to fight insecurity in 2024 was not enough. Badaru disclosed this when he appeared before a joint National Assembly Committee on…
JUST IN: Acting Governor, Aiyedatiwa, Sends First Message to Ondo People
Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has addressed the people of Ondo state for the first time since assuming office, calling for renewed unity and commitment to the state’s…
Rivers: The Godson and his Godfather
I featured on an Arise TV Program, last month, where I “advertised” myself as a gubernatorial aspirant in search of a godfather that…
Soldier stabs club bouncer to death in Rivers
A yet-to-be-identified soldier, on Monday night, reportedly stabbed a nightclub bouncer to death in Bonny Island, Rivers State. It was gathered…
Army denies million-dollar corruption allegations
The Nigeria Army (NA), has denied a million-dollar corruption allegations leveled against Chief of Logistics (Army) Major General Erema Akerejola.…
NBA Condemns Kidney Trade In Abuja, Offers Victims Free Services
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Garki Branch, FCT has condemned the illegal harvest and trade of kidneys in the territory and its environs.…
Don’t take anything we give to his family – Governor tells family of slain Finance Director
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has approved the immediate payment of the gratuity of the slain Director of Finance and Administration in his office,…
Nobody can rubbish Buhari’s achievements — MURIC
An Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern has risen to the defence of the immediate past president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The Islamic group…
Napoli hold fresh talks for Osimhen’s contract renewal
Napoli recently held a fresh meeting to speak about a potential contract renewal for striker Victor Osimhen. Napoli CEO Aurelio de Laurentiis had recently stated…
Heavy Rains In Gaza Worsen Palestinians’ Misery Amid Israeli Bombardment
Qatar broadcaster, Al Jazeera reported that rainfall on Wednesday sparked new challenges and concerns for the majority of Palestinians, amid heavy bombardments from Israeli military on the…
Stop Subsidy Payment, Increase Petrol Price To N750/Litre – World Bank Tells FG
The World Bank has said the federal government may still be paying for petrol subsidy as fuel prices in Nigeria are currently not cost-reflective. It said…
Organised Labour rejects planned sale of TCN
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) said the proposed plan by the federal government to restructure the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) portends great danger to the power sector. Joe Ajaero, the NLC President,…
SANWO-OLU PROMISES TO SANCTION IMPOSTERS, VIOLATORS OF REAL ESTATE REGULATORY LAWS
… As 4th Real Estate Market Place holds in Lagos Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised practitioners in the real estate sector that…
Why I Joined Edo Governorship Race – Ighodalo
A governorship aspirant in the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Mr Asue Ighodalo, said his desire to serve the people informed his decision to join the governorship race. Ighodalo, who had…
Minister says no N1 billion allocation to Trip to Geneva in the 2024 Budget
The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has stated that the report in the media that N1 billion was allocated for a foreign trip to Geneva in the 2024 Budget is not accurate. According to…
ADHERENCE TO BEST PRACTICES , CRUCIAL TO FORESTALL BUILT SECTOR’S DISASTER, LAGOS SPECIAL…
…. Says Real Estate Sector Will Further Boost Lagos GDP The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare has emphasized that…
CBN orders financial institutions to display business names online
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a directive to all licensed financial institutions to display their corporate names conspicuously on all their websites, portals, and online applications. This directive was made…
IPPIS: NANS commends FG for excluding varsities, others
The National Association of Nigerian Students on Wednesday commended the Federal Government for excluding universities, polytechnics and colleges of education from the platform of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel…
We have enough cash in circulation, says CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has assured Nigerians that it has enough cash in circulation. This assurance is coming amid cash scarcity being experienced in some parts of the country. The CBN had earlier attributed the…
IPPIS: ASUU hails FG
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, approved the exemption of federal universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions of learning from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel…
Portable hospitalised after return from UK tour
Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has been hospitalised after his return from a recent trip to the United Kingdom (UK). The controversial artiste returned to Nigeria on Tuesday, 12 December, after a…