Army confirms deadly attack on Borno base, mourns loss of three soldiers
The military in a statement on Wednesday said that the attackers attempted to breach the camp using a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) from the […]
Month: November 2024
Lawmakers protest FIRS Chair’s visit amid uproar over controversial tax bill
The Senate on Wednesday protested entry of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chair, Zacch Adedeji and consultants to the Senate. This was after the […]
Deputy Finance Minister in Ghana pulls gun on youths, claims self-defence
The Deputy Minister of Finance in Ghana and Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, allegedly brandished a pistol during an altercation with some […]
Adamawa residents arrested for killing Policeman over soup pot fight
A 67-year-old man, Ezekiel Kefas, and Stephen Zabadi, 44, have been arrested by the police for murdering a police officer over a “pot of soup” […]
“Please forgive me”: Obasanjo’s son Olujonwo pleads with wife, Temitope
Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo has begged his estranged wife, Temitope for forgiveness. This is as he begged her for reconciliation. Recall […]
CBN implements $100,000 minimum trade requirement for banks on FX platform
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued fresh guidelines for interbank foreign exchange trading via the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System, mandating a minimum trade […]
Sanwo-Olu aide’s suspension and remarks ignite probe appeals
Controversy has continued to swirl around a statement made by Mr Wale Ajetunmobi, the suspended Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, to Lagos State Governor […]
Innovative golf training: Runsewe introduces Africa’s first online platform
President of the Nigeria Golf Federation, Olusegun Runsewe, has introduced a new dimension in golf development with the unveiling of an online-based golf training programme in […]
Tinubu will facilitate Nnamdi Kanu’s release, says Bianca Ojukwu
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will release the detained leader of the Indigenous […]
NASS clarifies Tinubu’s non-appearance for 2025 budget presentation
The Director of Information, Secretary, Research and Information (SR&I), National Assembly, Mr Bullah Bi-Allah, has denied the purported budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu on […]
CBN increases interest rate to 27.5% amid rising inflation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50 per cent from 27.25 per cent as part of efforts […]
Revenue Agency shuts down bank, Chicken Republic, others over unpaid taxes
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has sealed the premises of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Unity Bank and […]
Tinubu, First Lady to embark on State visit to France on Wednesday
President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday jet out of Nigeria to France on a state visit to the French President, Emmanuel Macron. Bayo Onanuga, the […]
Pastor Ukpabio files N200bn defamation suit against Bloody Civilian
Popular Nigerian pastor, Helen Ukpabio, has demanded N200bn damages from singer Bloody Civilian for allegedly defaming her. This is coming after the singer accused Ukpabio, […]
2025 Budget: States dedicate N3.8tn to salaries and recurrent expenditure
About N3.87 trillion has been allocated for recurrent expenditure across 13 Nigerian states in their proposed budgets for the 2025 fiscal year. The governors of […]