Ex-Vice Atiku Abubakar President speaks on the state of Nigerian Economy
The Presidency and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have traded words over the state of the Nigerian economy and the monetary policies of President Bola Tinubu. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), said there is hunger in the land as basic commodities, including bread, […]
Arsenal Beat Liverpool to reignite Premier League Title Race
Arsenal blew the Premier League title race wide open as Gabriel Martinelli punished a howler from Liverpool keeper Alisson Becker to inspire a crucial 3-1 win over the leaders on Sunday. Arsenal’s vital victory moved them into second, two points behind Liverpool after 23 games each. Champions Manchester City, who travel to Brentford later tonight, […]
The disbursement of N750m Lagos Trader Money promised by the Lagos Government to start this month
The Lagos State Government says the disbursement of the promised N750m Lagos Trader Money to 15,000 traders across the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas in the state will commence this month. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, stated this at the weekend while fielding questions during the Lagos Food […]
CBN clears the air on conversion of foreign currencies in domiciliary accounts to naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that there is no plan to convert $30bn domiciliary deposits to naira. Some media reports emerged at the weekend announcing that the Federal Government and the apex banks were considering the conversion of foreign currencies in domiciliary accounts of citizens to naira to stabilise Nigeria’s currency, which […]
One dies as abducted Ekiti pupils and staff regain freedom
The pupils and teachers of the Apostolic Faith Montessori School in Emure Ekiti kidnapped on January 29 have regained their freedom. The schoolchildren were released earlier on Sunday. However, the driver, who was also among the abductees, was killed and burnt by the assailants. The Ekiti State Government has also confirmed the release of the […]
Lagos State Governor procures Blue Line and Red Line rail operations
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has procured additional rolling stocks for the Blue Line and Red Line rail operations. Sanwo-Olu said the additional rolling stocks, which would bring more relief to millions of Lagos residents, were expected to arrive in Lagos from China before the end of 2024. Speaking during a high-level meeting of […]
Nigeria takes on Angola in first Quarter final tie for AFCON 2023
Senegalese official Issa Sy will be the referee when Nigeria take on Angola in today’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final encounter, at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan. Sy will have compatriots Djibril Camara and Nouha Bangoura in as assistant referee 1 and assistant referee 2 respectively, while Mauritanian official Abdel Aziz Bouh will […]
Police restricts movement in 26 states due to Bye-elections on Saturday
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12 am to 6 pm in 26 states holding bye-elections on Saturday. This is with the exclusion of those on essential duties such as officials of INEC, accredited journalists, ambulances […]
US approves plan to strike Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq
The US has approved plans for a series of strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq. The strikes will take place over a number of days, officials said, and weather conditions will likely dictate when they are launched. It comes after a drone attack killed three US soldiers in Jordan, close to the Syrian […]
Federal Government Grants Hospitals Waivers For Employment Of Health Workers
The Federal Government has granted waivers to hospitals for the employment of health workers as partof efforts to enhance healthcare delivery in the country. Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health, revealed this during an official visit to the UniversityCollege Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan. According to Alausa, medical directors will receive waivers foremployment […]
