The minister states that the situation is temporary and would soon be resolved soon. Nigerian Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, says President Muhammadu Buhari is not happy with the current scarcity of new notes the citizens of the country are facing. The minister said this while fielding questions from State…
The CBN governor also apologised to lawmakers for refusing to answer their previous summons. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has assured Nigerians that commercial banks will still accept old naira notes from customers even after the February 10 deadline. Emefiele said this on Tuesday while appearing before the House of…
The issue of petrol scarcity still persists in the country as Nigerians continue to struggle to get the commodity. Oil marketers in Nigeria have warned that Nigerians could be buying the Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at a rate of N800/litre when the subsidy is removed from the commodity. Last year, the Minister for Finance, Budget…
Obi argued that handing over the country to a sick person to govern would be a grave mistake to make. The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has said that the country’s affairs should be handed over to a healthy president come May 29, 2023. Obi gave this advice on Thursday during an interactive session…
The incident happened in Jos, the capital of Plateau. A clergyman, Albarka Bitrus has been arrested by the Plateau State Police Command for staging his own kidnap and demanding ransom from members of his congregation. According to a statement released by the police command on Wednesday, the pastor and his collaborators were arrested following credible…
The President also stated that his regime has ensured normalcy returned to the affected States. President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has said that “God has helped” his regime to clear Boko Haram in the North-East region of Nigeria. According to the president, terrorism in the country was the most critical security…
The teacher has been placed under intensive care as a result of the injuries sustained. A 6-year-old boy has been detained by the police after shooting a teacher in the US state of Virginia. The incident occurred shortly after 2 pm (US local time) at Richneck Elementary School in the city of Newport News. According…
The artefacts were believed to have been stolen hundreds of years ago from the old Benin Kingdom. Germany has handed over 20 looted artefacts back to Nigeria, more than 100 years after they were stolen by British colonial troops. During the 16th to 18th century, thousands of metal sculptures, objects and plaques were stolen from…
The decision was taken by the court after investigations were concluded. An Upper Area Court in Jos has sentenced Suleiman Yakubu- an 18-year-old, to two years imprisonment for stealing two broiler chickens from a woman’s house. The decision to sentence Yakubu was taken by Judge, David Damulak on Wednesday following a guilty plea to trespass…
Minister for Education insists that the government would not go back on the no work, no pay policy. The Federal Government has insisted that the “No work, No pay” policy for university lecturers would not be deviated from. This was revealed by the Minister for Education, Adamu Adamu during a briefing with State House correspondents…
The herbalist revealed that the corpse found was that of his son who he dugged up. Operatives of the Nigerian Police Command in Obiaruku, Delta State have arrested a herbalist, identified as Ike, alongside his accomplice whose name is unknown with human body parts. According to news gathered, his accomplice identified as a fraudster was…
“We will develop the mining sector”- Tinubu assures. The APC flag-bearer revealed this during his visit to Nassarawa State. Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to develop the country’s mining sector if elected as president in 2023. The party’s flag-bearer made this pledge during his campaign visit…
The minister also revealed that the government is not thinking of placing another ban on the use of Twitter. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that the Federal Government is still monitoring Twitter closely despite the change in ownership. Towards the end of 2021, the Nigerian Government banned the use of…
The Nigerian Police Force has also confirmed the news surrounding the death of the child as true. In a new report that surfaced this morning, the Nigerian Police have arrested eight of Davido’s domestic workers over the death of his son Ifeanyi Adeleke. According to reports, Ifeanyi Adeleke drowned in a pool at his father’s…
An announcement made today confirms him as the new Tory leader. Rishi Sunak has emerged as the new leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, according to a confirmation by the 1922 Committee. According to an announcement made by Sir Graham Brady on behalf of the committee, only one nomination was received for the position…
Nigerian youths gathered to remember those who lost their lives at the Lekki Toll-Gate massacre. The Lagos State Police Command has explained why its members fired tear gas at protesters who gathered at the Lekki Toll-Gate on Thursday in memory of those who lost their lives at the #EndSARS protest on October 20, 2020. It’s…
The incident happened during a church service, leaving two people dead and three people injured. Two persons have been confirmed dead after unknown gunmen attacked a Celestial Church of Christ at Felele, Lokoja, Kogi State on Sunday, October 16, 2022. According to news gathered, the attack took place during a worship programme in the church,…
After exactly eight months, academic activities in Tertiary Institutions are set to resume. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its eight-month-old strike, after a meeting with government officials on Thursday. The National Executive Council meeting, which was held at the ASUU Secretariat in Abuja till the early hours of Friday, has…
The ex-BBNaija housemate has been in critical condition since he was involved in a ghastly auto accident. Former Big Brother Naija housemate Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey has been pronounced dead. The former housemate was involved in a ghastly motor accident which required urgent medical attention. He was placed on life support machines…
The death toll as a result of flood in various states has reached 500. Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has told Nigerians to brace up for more floods, after obtaining information from the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). This information was revealed by NiMet Director General Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu during a workshop on Hydro-meteorological Status…
