The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has quashed rumors circulating in the media about plans to convert $30 billion domiciliary deposits to naira. This clarification comes in the wake of speculations suggesting that such a move was being considered to stabilize Nigeria’s currency, which recently experienced its worst performance in […]
The government of Anambra state, in a bid to control burial and funeral activities in the state, it has now banned the public display of caskets for fabrication and sale in the state. This was contained in a law passed by the state House of Assembly on Thursday, January 1, […]
The executive governThe executive governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appointed six commissioner nominees and three special advisers for his cabinet. These appointments were announced by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, in a statement today. The nominees are Omowumi Isaac; Olukayode Ajulo; Razaq Obe; Emmanuel Igbasan, Akinwumi […]
In a significant breakthrough against rising criminal activities, the Taraba State Police Command has apprehended thirteen suspected bandits and kidnappers operating in Jalingo, Yorro, Lau, and Zing local government areas. Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, made this announcement while presenting the suspects and seized items at the police headquarters in […]
Lagos State Government has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the owners and occupiers of residential buildings illegally converted to churches, mosques, clubhouses, lounges, and bars without approval for change of use to revert to the original use of the structure. This ultimatum was given by the Lagos State Commissioner for […]
The Governor of Delta state, Sheriff Oborevwori, has suspended the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon Omoun Perez, with immediate effect and asked the Permanent Secretary, Bennett Agamah; Assistant Director, Agricultural Engineering, Engr Oki Yintareke; and Chief Accountant, Gabriel Idiatacheko, all of the same ministry to embark on compulsory […]
An anti-corruption court in Pakistan has jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan for 14 years each on allegations of illegally selling state gifts. This was disclosed today by his party and lawyers just over a week before a national election. Bushra Khan, commonly known as […]
In a groundbreaking revelation, FIFA’s Global Transfer Report discloses that football clubs globally splurged a staggering $9.63 billion on international transfers in 2023, marking a remarkable 48.1% surge from the previous year. Football clubs worldwide have set a historic spending record, with an unprecedented $9.63 billion invested in international transfers […]
Nigeria’s political scene heated up today as the Presidency swiftly countered ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s call for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation over rising insecurity. While Atiku condemned Tinubu’s “fiddling” amidst violence and kidnappings, the Presidency asserted Tinubu’s leadership on security matters, calling Atiku’s remarks “reckless” and politically motivated. The clash […]
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has upheld the election of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri in Adamawa State, dismissing the appeal brought by Aisha Dahiru of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice John Okoro, who delivered the lead judgment, deemed Dahiru’s appeal lacking in merit. The crux of […]
