AGS NEWS – In Ado-Ekiti, a Chief Magistrates’ Court ordered the remand of Saviour Daniel, 25, and David Isaiah, 25, in a correctional facility over the alleged murder of a commercial sex worker. The defendants, whose addresses were unknown, faced … Continue reading Two men arrested for alleged murder of sex worker in Ekiti
AGS NEWS – According to a recent report by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Nigeria’s economic growth is anticipated to remain sluggish in 2024, unlike other West African nations. The report indicates that while growth is projected to reach four … Continue reading Nigeria faces slowest economic growth among west african nations in 2024, says AfDB
AGS NEWS – Nigeria has directed its telecommunications companies to block access to cryptocurrency websites like Binance, OctaFX, and Coinbase. This move comes months after the Central Bank of Nigeria issued guidelines for digital asset operators following a change in … Continue reading Nigeria limits access to Binance and others after lifting crypto ban
AGS NEWS – South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has opened up about his inability to save any penalty kicks during his team’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles earlier this month. Williams, who was … Continue reading South Africa goalkeeper Williams explains why couldn’t save penalties against Nigeria
AGS NEWS – In defiance of warnings issued by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) remains resolute in its decision to stage nationwide protests aimed at addressing the prevailing economic hardships gripping the nation. Commencing … Continue reading NLC stands firm on planned protest, criticizes DSS
AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu has announced his stance against food importation and the establishment of a price control board, following a meeting with 36 state governors, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, the National Security Adviser (NSA), … Continue reading I won’t approve food importation – Tinubu
AGS NEWS – Nigeria’s stock exchange continued its upward trajectory for the second consecutive day, recording a significant gain of N329 billion. The All-Share Index and market capitalization increased by 0.58%, reaching 104,100 points and N56.961 trillion, respectively. This surge … Continue reading Equity market sustains rally, hit N329 billion gain
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart from Abuja to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Thursday to participate in the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government. According to a … Continue reading Tinubu set to depart for AU summit in Ethiopia on thursday
A Nigerian soldier, wounded in action while serving in the North East, has criticized President Tinubu’s decision to award houses, plots of land, and national honors to the Super Eagles players following their second-place finish in the recent AFCON tournament. … Continue reading Nigerian soldier criticizes tinubu’s gifts to super eagles after injury
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has welcomed its two newest members, Alhaji Abubakar Magaji representing PDP for Bodinga North and Alhaji Bashir Dahiru representing APC for Tambuwal West. Their induction follows the rerun election held on February 3rd in … Continue reading Sokoto assembly inaugurates two newly elected members
In the ongoing trial of Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the first prosecution witness, Ogau Onyeka Michael, testified on Monday, February 12, 2024, before Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High … Continue reading Ex-CBN governor Emefiele approved $6.2m for election observers – Witness
The Nigerian Naira experienced a significant depreciation, reaching a record low of N1,534.39 against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market on Monday. Data sourced from FMDQ revealed this decline from N1,469.97 on Friday, indicating a 4.2% or N64.42 … Continue reading Naira plummets to N1,534 against US dollar in foreign market
An analysis of the latest monthly figures regarding overbilled customers shows that power distribution companies overbilled approximately 7.1 million unmetered electricity consumers between January and September 2023. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), a Federal Government agency, issued Regulatory Interventions … Continue reading Power distribution companies overbill 7.1 million customers in nine months – FG
Yul Edochie, a former Nollywood actor who has transitioned into a cleric, has proclaimed himself as the most attractive pastor on the African continent. This declaration comes after Edochie recently launched his online ministry, The Salvation Ministry. ALSO READ: 2023 … Continue reading Yul Edochie proclaims himself ‘Most Handsome Pastor in Africa
International money transfer operators (IMTOs) including Western Union, MoneyGram, Rapidtransfer, Ria, and others approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will now exclusively use the Nigerian Naira for international transfers. This directive aligns with recent guidelines issued by the … Continue reading Naira now main currency for international transfers – CBN
Former House of Representatives member, Shina Peller, has urged President Bola Tinubu to implement measures aimed at easing the hardships faced by Nigerians. Peller’s call comes amidst a wave of protests across the nation spurred by escalating living costs and … Continue reading Shina Peller urges Tinubu to ease Nigerian’s burdens
The World Bank has released its latest report, “Global Economic Prospect: Subdued Growth, Multiple Challenges,” projecting a growth rate of 3.7% for Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025. This marks an improvement from the previously projected 3.3% for 2023, … Continue reading World Bank forecasts 3.7% economic growth for Nigeria 2025
Indian police have apprehended an alleged Nigerian drug peddler, Daniel, and confiscated 880 grams of high-quality cocaine valued at Rs 9 crore. The arrest led authorities to uncover his associate and supplier, Joel Ramos, a 19-year-old Venezuelan national, who had … Continue reading Nigerian and Venezuelan nationals arrested in India with 880 grams of cocaine
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) against any potential hike in fuel prices. NANS cautioned that such an action would prompt Nigerian … Continue reading Nigerian students issue serious warning to NNPCL over potential fuel price increase
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) is set to introduce night operations and expand its daily train services before the second quarter of 2024, according to the Managing Director of NRC, Fidet Okhiria. In an interview with the News Agency of … Continue reading Nigeria railway corporation set to launch night operations
The South Korean foreign ministry announced on Saturday that two of its citizens, who were abducted nearly three weeks ago in southern Nigeria by an unidentified armed group, have been successfully released. The victims, employees of Daewoo Engineering & Construction … Continue reading Two South Koreans abducted in Nigeria successfully released
The Minister of State for Defence, Muhammed Bello, has announced plans to strengthen Nigeria’s military bilateral relations with the United States of America, aiming to bolster the ongoing fight against terrorism and various organized crimes in the country. A statement … Continue reading Nigeria and US forge stronger military alliance to combat terrorism
Food inflation in Nigeria has risen to 32.84 percent in November, making it increasingly challenging for Nigerians to afford basic necessities. According to the November 2023 report of the National Bureau of Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, overall inflation increased to … Continue reading Food inflation in Nigeria hits 32.84%, escalating challenges in affording basic nutrition
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Bode George, has expressed concern over the escalating political turmoil in Rivers State, cautioning that if left unaddressed, the crisis could have far-reaching consequences across Nigeria. George made these remarks during an appearance on Arise … Continue reading Rivers state crisis could extend across Nigeria – Bode George
Nollywood actress Joke Silva has expressed her dismay over the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles in Nigeria, particularly within the political sphere. Silva pointed out that although women played prominent roles in leadership before Nigeria gained independence, their influence … Continue reading Nigeria should have a female governor by now – Joke Silva
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