CBN to hold first MPC meeting under Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has held a two-day strategic session for members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, preparatory to their first meeting under the […]
Month: January 2024
FCTA sets standards for motor terminals, taxi packs in FCT
By Abdullahi Muhammad, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA), has said plans are under way to ensure all motor terminals and temporary Taxi Ranks meet […]
A journey of redemption?, Nick Dazang
Friday 12th January 2024 must stand out in the annals of our besmirched and embattled judiciary. For it was on that fateful day that the […]
How Saraki plotted with Dogara, Ekweremadu to seize NASS leadership – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina, former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed that ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki plotted to seize the leadership of the National Assembly in […]
Impact of subsidy removal tough on Nigerians —Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, acknowledged that the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy was very tough on Nigerians, and has affected every sector of […]
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles must stay humble – Peseiro
Jose Peseiro says the Super Eagles must remain humble despite their victory against the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire. The three-time champions bounced back to reckoning […]
Tiwa Savage robbed in London
Famous Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage, has been robbed in London, United Kingdom. Tiwa in a post on her Instagram page disclosed that the incident took […]
2024: Army commences DSSCC recruitment
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of online applications for the 2024 Direct Short Service Commission Course. This announcement, made on Friday, was shared […]
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles can’t underrate Guinea-Bissau – Osimhen warns
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen says the team must approach their next game against Guinea-Bissau at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with the desire […]
Gunmen invade Army barracks in Kurudu, abduct popular businesswoman
Gunmen on Thursday night invaded Hilltop Phase 2 Extension of the Nigerian Army Post-Housing Estate and kidnapped a popular businesswoman. The heavily armed men invaded […]
Breaking: Supreme court affirms Dapo Abiodun’s election as Ogun governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Dapo Abiodun as governor of Ogun State. In the judgment on Friday, Tijjani Abubakar, who led the […]
Breaking: Supreme court dismisses Omo-Agege, LP, SDP’s appeals, affirms Sheriff as governor
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Ovie Omo-Agege, former deputy senate president, challenging the election of Sheriff Oborevwori as Delta state governor. […]
FCTA to spend N1.7bn on proposed smart school in Karshi
By Abdullahi Muhammad, Abuja As part of its effort to digitalise teaching and learning, the Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA), said it is going to spend […]
The path to perdition, by Dan Agbese
I anchored a Newswatch cover story on our judiciary in May 1986. The story, Judiciary on Trial, was published in the issue of the magazine dated May 26, […]
NCC’s intervention keeps MTN-Glo debt rift at bay
On January 8, 2024 the Nigerian Communications Commission published a Pre-Disconnection Notice informing subscribers of the approval granted to MTN Nigerian Communications Plc. (MTN) to […]