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Israel’s ambassador to the UN calls on United Nations Secretary General to resign
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Gilad Erdan, has issued a resounding call for the immediate resignation of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. Erdan’s demand comes in the wake of his strong…
Senate Insists on Planned Purchase of Luxury Cars Despite Public Outrage, Gives Reason
The Nigerian Senate has insisted on going ahead with its planned purchase of luxury vehicles for lawmakers despite criticisms from the public and concerns about the state of the nation’s economy.POLITICS NIGERIA reports that…
China sacks defence minister, Li Shangfu, after two-month disappearance
China has officially sacked its defence minister Li Shangfu, two months after he disappeared from public life. No explanation has been given for his removal, nor has a replacement been announced for his job. His sacking…
EFCC opens case against fleeing Briton in connection with $9.6 billion P&ID scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday opened its case at the Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, against British national James Nolan, who jumped bail in 2022. The EFCC’s counsel, Bala Sanga, led the…
Reps invite CBN governor over removal of forex restrictions on 43 items
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 24, asked its committees on finance as well as Customs and Excise to investigate the recent lifting of the forex ban on some items by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).…
Naira seen to stabilise if announced $10bn flows into economy
Nigeria’s currency will stabilise in the short-term if the expected $10 billion flows through the economy, analysts said on Monday. Naira on Monday strengthened against the…
Medical director, Olaleye bags double life imprisonment for defiling wife’s niece
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday sentenced the embattled Medical Director of Optical Cancer Care Foundation, Dr…
Macron urges Israel to protect civilians, allow humanitarian access
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Israel to respect the laws of war and humanitarian principles in its fight against the Palestinian Islamist Hamas Movement in the Gaza Strip. “The fight must be merciless,…
Former in-laws flog man to death for visiting his children in Niger
One Umar Tasiu, has reportedly been flogged to death by his former in-laws for daring to visit to see his children at their house in Minna, Niger State. A witness revealed that the incident happened when the deceased, a…
Deputy governors deserve clearly stated constitutional roles – Ganduje
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has called for specific constitutional roles for deputy governors. Mr Ganduje said this at an annual conference of the Forum of Former…
Kremlin denies internet report of Putin ‘heart attack’
The Kremlin has officially denied an internet report that claimed President Vladimir Putin suffered a heart attack. “There is nothing wrong with him. As usual, this is a hoax,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on…
We received over 288,266 job applications in one week – Police
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) said it received over 288,266 job applications from Nigerians in just one week. The police are recruiting and accepting applications online into the Constable cadre of the NPF. The…
Pastor commits suicide after sex scandal leaks on church’s WhatsApp group
A Christian cleric of the United Methodist Church identified as Oscar Mukahanana reportedly committed suicide following the leakage of his…
Nigeria’s petrol daily consumption reduces by 33.58% — NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority says the country’s domestic consumption for petrol has significantly dropped from 66.7 million…
Bankers, regulators advocate blacklisting of financial criminals
Stakeholders in the financial sector have released a communique that will ensure the blacklisting of criminals in the financial sector. The communique was issued…
‘Dollar scarcity now scary’ — naira slumps to N1,225/$ at parallel market
The naira, on Monday, continued its depreciation streak at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market. The local currency began the week at N1,225 per dollar —…
P&ID: UK court rejects FG’s corruption claims against Shasore, former Lagos AG
Olasupo Shasore, a former Lagos attorney-general and commissioner for justice, has been cleared of corruption allegations in the Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID) case. In a judgement delivered by…
Tinubu appoints Abdullahi Mustapha as DG/CEO Energy Commission of Nigeria
Abdullahi Mustapha has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the director-general and chief executive officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN). Ajuri Ngelale, the special adviser to the president on…
EXPLAINER: Is the $11bn award dead and buried? What the P&ID judgment means in simple terms
On Monday, Justice Robin Knowles of the English commercial court ruled in favour of Nigeria in its legal battles with Process and Industrial Developments…
How Nigeria plans to source $10bn to fix FX crisis
The Nigerian government is planning to raise $10 billion to address the country’s foreign exchange crisis that has sent the naira tumbling on both the official and parallel markets, worsening a cost-of-living…
Tinubu’s certificate: Supreme Court tells Atiku to provide convincing proof
Justice John Okoro, the Chairman of the Supreme Court panel overseeing appeals against the election of President Bola Tinubu, emphasised the need for Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) standard bearer…
Hamas frees two Israeli women
Palestinian terrorist group, Hamas on Monday said it had freed two Israeli women who were among the more than 200 hostages taken during its Oct. 7 rampage in southern Israel. Sources said the U.S. had advised Israel…
The plight of Nigerians living in South Africa
Against the background of reports that 500,000 Nigerians are classified as undocumented citizens in South Africa, the scheduled meeting…
Tottenham go top with home victory over Fulham
Tottenham Hotspur’s best start to a top-flight season for more than 60 years got even better as a 2-0 home win over Fulham sent them two points clear at the…