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Presidency responds to Atiku’s remarks on Nigeria’s Economic Crisis

The presidency on Sunday dismissed a proposal by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the management of Nigeria’s foreign exchange crisis and its impact on the economy. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said Atiku got his “facts muddled up” and that...

Nigerian Army General appointed to United Nations role

It was a groundbreaking moment for Nigeria and the African continent when Brigadier General Gabriel Olufemi Esho made history as he was officially appointed as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western...

NAF officer prevents ‘one chance’ robbery, saves victims in Abuja

A serving officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), John Ijudigal, has foiled a ‘one-chance’ robbery and kidnap attempt in Wuse, Abuja. The officer ensured the arrest of the three suspected robbers and the rescue of the two female victims. A...

Tinubu sends birthday congratulations to Aisha Buhari

President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Aisha Buhari, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on her birthday, 17 February 2024. President Tinubu celebrates the former first lady for her candour, unflagging principles, and discipline to commit wholeheartedly...

Idahosa chosen as Edo APC governorship candidate

Dennis Idahosa has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 21 September Edo State governorship election. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, the Chairman of the APC Edo State governorship primary election committee, said this at the...

Obasanjo, Anyaoku, and more leaders rally to raise N100 million for cancer care

Having lost some family members to the dangerous cancer disease, renowned Nigerian broadcaster, Bimbo Oloyede, has reeled out her plans to dedicate her 70th birthday to raising a minimum of N100 million in support of cancer patients in the...

Nigerian Breweries suffers a historic N145 billion loss

Nigeria’s largest beer maker Nigerian Breweries posted N145.3 billion in pre-tax loss for last year, its biggest since opening shop in the country in 1946. The beer maker recorded the loss after taking a hit from foreign exchange in a...

Bruno Bidjang, Cameroonian journalist, held in custody for alleged involvement in ‘rebellion’

Dakar, February 15, 2024—Cameroonian authorities must immediately release journalist Bruno François Bidjang, drop legal proceedings against him for alleged rebellion, and allow journalists to comment freely on public affairs, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Thursday. On February 6,...

Seven arrested by Ogun police in connection with the murder of a 35-year-old woman

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested seven persons in connection with the disappearance of one Sulaimon Adijat, a 35-year-old woman, who was reported missing by her parents. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the Divisional...

Police officer under investigation for allegedly extorting N2.4 million

The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Abiniwonda Olufemi has removed a Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) in Abraka from his post over an allegation of extorting N2,465,000 from a Nigerian. The removal of Ishaku Atata, a police superintendent, as the...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...