Former Lawmaker abducted, Police escort killed in Nasarawa attack
Dr Joseph Haruna Kigbu, a former member of the House of Representatives, has been abducted by suspected gunmen in a violent incident that claimed the […]
Month: December 2024
House of Reps orders CBN to suspend staff retirements pending probe
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, directed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN to suspend the retirement of 1,000 staff and the associated payoff scheme […]
NNPC Ltd Shortlists Candidates for 2024 Recruitment CBT
Following the 2024 recruitment exercise for graduate trainees and experienced roles, the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd) has commenced shortlisting […]
Okereke Shines as He Scores Against Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in Turkey
Nigeria forward David Okereke was on target in Gaziantep’s 3-1 loss to Fenerbahce on Monday night. Okereke cancelled Oguz Aydin’s opening goal for the hosts […]
Minimum wage strike: Nwifuru expresses outrage as FCT, three states grounded
The industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress over the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage grounded the civil service in three states and […]
Why I defied Obaseki to swear in three Judges – Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, swore in three judges who were shunned by the Godwin Obaseki administration during the swearing-in of five of […]
Government official surrenders Estate of 753 Duplexes in EFCC’s largest recovery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday announced the single largest asset recovery since its inception in 2003. The development followed a ruling […]
Surge in cooking gas prices persists despite export freeze
The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has continued to surge across Nigeria despite the federal government’s recent export ban […]
Controversy in Edo as Okpebholo appoints Judges rejected by Obaseki
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has sworn in three judges who his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, refused to swear in, despite the recommendation of the National […]
Nigeria launches $500m Eurobond to address 2024 budget gap
After a long wait all year, the Federal Republic of Nigeria has announced the launch of a dual-tranche Eurobond offering under its Global Medium Term […]
113 Foreigners face trial for cybercrime and immigration offences
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned 113 foreign nationals before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges related to cybercrime, including computer-related fraud, marketing […]
Osun midnight fire: Customs officer, wife, and four children dead
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Monday as a devastating fire engulfed the residence of a Customs officer, Tijani Kabiru, attached to the Oyo/Osun […]
#EndBadGovernance: IGP directs investigation into Amnesty’s Police brutality claims
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an investigation into an allegation of the Nigeria Police Force’s culpability in the deaths and arrests […]
Bruno Fernandes suffers injury scare ahead of Arsenal showdown
Manchester United’s 4-0 demolition of Everton on Sunday came with a concerning setback as playmaker, Bruno Fernandes, suffered an injury scare ahead of the club’s […]
FIFPRO reveals 2024 Men’s World XI nominees [See full list]
A 26-man nominee shortlist has been unveiled for the 2024 FIFPRO Men’s World XI on Monday. It is an all-star side which is voted on […]