Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is reportedly being held in custody by the Department of State Services (DSS). The suspension was announced by Willie Bassey, a Director in the Office of the Secretary … Continue reading Emefiele lands in DSS custody following suspension by Tinubu
Former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, expressed his strong disapproval of his predecessor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, stating that he would have slapped him if they had crossed paths in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Ganduje made this statement after … Continue reading I would have slapped Kwankwaso if i met him at the villa – Ganduje
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to travel to China next week, rescheduling a visit that was previously canceled in February due to a dispute over a suspected surveillance balloon. According to anonymous US officials, Blinken is expected … Continue reading US secretary of state reschedules Beijing visit for June 18
Islamist Al-Shabaab militants carried out a six-hour siege at a beachside hotel in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, resulting in the deaths of six civilians and the injury of 10 others. The attack took place at the Pearl Beach hotel, … Continue reading Six civilians killed in Al-Shabaab attack on Somali hotel
In the most recent release of the FIFA women’s rankings by FIFA, Nigeria has made progress by moving up two spots. Previously ranked 42nd in the world, the Super Falcons now stand at 40th, reinforcing their position as the top-ranked … Continue reading Super falcons soar to 40th position in FIFA rankings
In a recent development, the Ogudu Magistrates Court in Lagos has granted bail in the sum of N500,000 to Lekan Wasiu, a 19-year-old teenager who was charged with attempted theft. Wasiu, a mechanic residing in the Bolar of Ajah area, … Continue reading Teenager faces court charges for attempted SUV theft
President Bola Tinubu has taken the decision to suspend Godwin Emefiele from his position as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The suspension was announced by Willie Bassey, the Director of Information in the Office of the … Continue reading Tinubu suspends CBN governor
According to recent statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the telecommunications and information services sector in Nigeria made a significant contribution of N2.508 trillion to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2023. … Continue reading Telecoms sector contributes N2.5 trillion to Nigeria’s GDP in Q1 2023, says national bureau of statistics
Thousands of Reddit communities will be unavailable for 48 hours as a form of protest against new charges imposed by Reddit on third-party app developers. The decision has sparked backlash from moderators of major subreddits, leading to approximately 3,500 subreddits … Continue reading Reddit communities go dark in protest against controversial charges and API changes
Gunmen attacked Father Charles Igechi, a Catholic priest, on his way back to St. Michael College in Ikhueniro, Edo State, where he served as the vice principal. The incident occurred almost a year after two priests were abducted and killed … Continue reading Catholic priest fatally shot dead in Benin
President Bola Tinubu has defended the decision to remove fuel subsidy, stating that Nigeria cannot continue supporting smugglers and acting as a benefactor to neighboring countries. He made these remarks during an interactive session with the Royal Fathers, organized by … Continue reading Nigeria will no longer play the Father Christmas role to neighboring countries – Tinubu
Japan has passed a new immigration law that permits the government to deport unsuccessful asylum seekers, despite opposition from various parties and human rights organizations. Previously, applicants could remain in Japan throughout the decision process, regardless of the number of … Continue reading Japan implements revised law facilitating deportation of failed asylum seekers
The Gombe State Police Command has apprehended Sale Kabo, a 30-year-old resident of Bandila village in Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State, for engaging in cattle rustling valued at N7 million. ASP Mahid Abubakar, the command’s Public Relations Officer, … Continue reading Gombe man arrested for stealing cattle worth N7 million
President Bola Tinubu has urged traditional rulers and their representatives nationwide to back his administration’s initiatives. He conveyed this message during a meeting held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Friday. ALSO READ: PDP G-5 governors hold … Continue reading Tinubu reveals discussions he had with traditional rulers
In an effort to combat jihadist activity, Burkina Faso is offering a substantial reward of up to $300,000 for information leading to the apprehension or elimination of individuals on a wanted list of “terrorists.” The country’s security services have released … Continue reading Burkina Faso offers $300,000 bounty to capture or eliminate wanted jihadists
In a stunning revelation, former US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has been indicted for his handling of classified documents after leaving office. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, becoming the first sitting or … Continue reading Trump indicted in probe of classified documents handling
Investors in the Nigerian Exchange experienced a loss of N37 billion on Thursday, attributed to declines in the share prices of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Wapic, GlaxoSmithKline, FCMB, and other companies. This led to a 0.12 percent decrease in both the … Continue reading Stock investors suffer N37bn loss on Nigerian exchange
Glo has announced the launch of data roaming plans specifically tailored for Nigerians undertaking the 2023 pilgrimage in Mecca. The aim is to provide pilgrims with the opportunity to stay connected, capture memorable moments, and share them with loved ones … Continue reading Glo introduces data plans for pilgrims on Mecca pilgrimage
FIFA has announced that every player participating in the upcoming Women’s World Cup will receive a minimum payment of $30,000, with the winners earning $270,000. The move comes in response to concerns raised by players about the gender pay gap … Continue reading Players at women’s world cup guaranteed $30,000 earnings
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has named Lionel Messi as the toughest opponent he has faced throughout his professional football career. In an interview with Goal, when asked about his best-ever contender, Alexander-Arnold didn’t hesitate to mention Messi, acknowledging him as the … Continue reading Alexander-Arnold picks Lionel Messi as best opponent in career
A pro-democracy group, the Better Nigeria Movement, has urged the lawmakers in the House of Representatives to carefully choose competent leaders for the 10th National Assembly. Emphasizing the importance of capable leadership, the group highlighted the need for the All … Continue reading Group urges selection of competent speaker for 10th national assembly
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 52 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC conducted the arrests related to computer-related fraudulent activities. EFCC shared this information on Twitter and released the … Continue reading EFCC cracks down on 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun state
The House of Representatives concluded its session on Wednesday without granting approval for the loan request put forward by former President Muhammadu Buhari. The loan was sought to settle various judgment debts totaling approximately N543,594,989,247. Ahmed Dayyabu, Chairman of the … Continue reading House of representatives defers payment of N543.6bn judgment debt
Oil marketers in Nigeria are currently modifying their trucks to transport gas and supply Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to filling stations for vehicles that run on gas. Approximately 800 tankers that were previously used for transporting petrol to filling stations … Continue reading Marketers convert 800 petrol tankers for gas supply operations
A recent report by McKinsey titled “Reimagining economic growth in Africa: Turning Diversity into Opportunity” reveals that Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa were responsible for 65% of Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) slowdown. The report indicates that if these three … Continue reading Nigeria and other countries contribute to 65% slowdown in Africa’s GDP growth
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