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Sanwo-Olu addressing newsmen in Lagos

Headlines, Metro

Naira crisis: Sanwo-Olu places security men on red alert to foil violence

Poor implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Naira redesign policy is impoverishing the masses which had led to…

US, World News

US man kills ex-wife, five others in horrific mass shooting

He was said to have shot his ex-wife and five others dead in a horrific shooting, according to Tate County…
Club confirms rescue of Christian Atsu, a Ghanaian player from the rubble of a collapsed building following the earthquakes in southern Turkey

Football

Breaking: Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu found dead in Turkey

But his agent confirmed on Saturday that the footballer had been found, but dead.
APC chairman Adamu loses Nasarawa senatorial seat

2023 Elections, Top Stories

Naira crisis: APC holds emergency meeting with governors Sunday

The meeting may not be unconnected with the ongoing naira crisis in the country where the governors have gone on…
CBN

Business, Top Stories

Confusion: Banks dare CBN, to collect old N500, N1000 notes

There had been report earlier on Friday that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directed commercial banks in the country…
Keyamo and Buhari

2023 Elections, News, Top Stories

Keyamo’s bombshell: Buhari not above Supreme Court, he should obey its order

Buhari trampled the Supreme Court underfoot on Thursday when he announced that only the N200 notes should be in circulation…
INEC

2023 Elections, Politics

How voters can locate their polling units – INEC

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tasked voters wishing to locate or confirm their polling units…
Ex- Kano lawmaker Yusuf Sulaiman says emergence of Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of APC has sent jitters to the camp of the PDP.

Business, Metro

Cashless Policy: CBN bias, no allocation given to Kano in four days – KNSG

He said the prejudiced approach by the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to the implementation of the cashless policy, no matter…
OOU

Metro

Naira Scarcity: Continue to spend old Naira notes, Abiodun tells residents

 Abiodun, who made the call in Abeokuta during an engagement with the by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), said the…
Globacom

Business

Samsung Galaxy S23 offer: Glo customers storm Gloworld shops

The lucky ones who had earlier preordered their phones have started receiving their S23 devices, while the new customers have…
Flood

Business

Kwara posts record N35.4bn IGR in 2022

The record-breaking figure represents 112% of the agency’s IGR target for the year 2022  and it far surpassed the agency's…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu seeks support for ”Greater Lagos Rising”

Metro

Naira scarcity: Sanwo-Olu appeals to Lagosians to shun violence

Violence spreads in several areas in Lagos on Friday due to the scarcity of the new naira notes. Areas such…
CBN

Business, Top Stories

Breaking: CBN orders banks to collect old N500, N1,000 notes

The CBN had ordered banks to stop the collection of old notes from Nigerians since February 13, 2023, an action…
LSPMA reveals those responsible for Mile-12 protest

Metro, Top Stories

Heavy gunshots as massive riot breaks out in Ojota, Ketu, Mile 12 (Videos, photos)

Belligerent youths stopped motorists from plying the ever-busy road as the burnt tyres on the roads and vandalised properties.
Nigerian Senate told to explain delay in clearance of Nasir El-Rufai

2023 Elections, News, Top Stories

Bombshell: FG planning interim govt to be led by retired General (El-Rufai’s full text)

The aim is to ensure that the cash crunch is so serious, along with the contrived and enduring fuel shortage…
The Presidency tackles governors El Rufai, Ganduje over claims that President Buhari was plotting to foist interim government on the country

2023 Elections, News, Top Stories

Buhari’s action on old notes contemptuous, violation of Supreme Court’s order – El-Rufai

Buhari, in a nationwide broadcast on Thursday said only the N200 notes would be allowed to exist as legal tender…

News

Lagos ready to collaborate with UN on Women empowerment – Lagos HoS

Muri-Okunola noted that in view of the fact that many women are known to have proved their mettle in various…
Dada with other government officials presenting sewing machine to one of the beneficiaries

2023 Elections, Metro

Lagos empowers 13,500 women with skills, drums support for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu

 Dada said the four weeks short–term skills acquisition programme was aimed at curbing the issues of unemployment and empowering citizens…
Sanwo-Olu and Buhari

News, Top Stories

Lagos to Buhari: You can’t repeal Supreme Court’s order on old naira notes

Buhari had on Thursday announced that the CBN would allow banks to circulate the old N200 notes until April 10…
Seriki-Ayeni speaking with newsmen

Education, News

Lagos moves to boost education through adoption of global best practices

She said in the context of quality education, the training programme was very significant given the relevance of standardization in…
Tinubu with Makinde and others

2023 Elections, Politics, Top Stories

What Makinde told Tinubu when he visited him in Ibadan

He urged Tinubu to feel free to campaign in the state, saying everything has been done to ensure the event…
Bishop Oydepo

News, Top Stories

Buhari’s eight years reign horrendous, only a devil will want a repeat of it – Oyedepo

Oyedepo, in one of his sermons said God's wave of judgement and vengeance is coming upon this country, lamenting that…
James Cleverly, who had been foreign secretary in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government appointed the new home secretary.

News, Top Stories, World News

Naira crisis: UK sends important message to citizens in Nigeria

The government added that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed the redesign and issue of new N200, N500…
Massive crowd at APC's mega rally in Ibadan, Oyo State.

2023 Elections, Politics, Top Stories

What happened to Tinubu’s rally today in Ibadan (Photos, video)

The historic Mapo Hall was overfilled with crowd spreading to adjourning streets drum support for the presidential aspiration of Tinubu.
Buhari orders security forces to bring perpetrators of killings in Benue to book

Opinion, Top Stories

What manner of President is this violating Supreme Court’s order with impunity?

The president's nationwide broadcast is a slap on the judiciary, a slap on the power of the apex court as…
Buhari flies out t

News, Top Stories

In the midst of hunger, chaos, Buhari flies out again

The President is flying out in the midst of hunger and chaos occasioned by Naira crisis in the country, which…
The Presidency tackles governors El Rufai, Ganduje over claims that President Buhari was plotting to foist interim government on the country

News, Top Stories

How FG lied that CBN has destroyed old N500, N1,000 notes – El-Rufai

The statement said there had been no meeting this week between the FG and either the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF)…
City players celebrate their victory over Arsenal.

Football

Rampant Man. City thrash Arsenal to move top of premier league

City opened scoring on the 24th minute after a very poor defending, which allowed Kevin De Bruyne the chance to…
Again, protesters block Ore-Benin expressway

Metro

Three dead as security agencies foil attack on CBN in Benin

The protesters had reportedly attempted to invade the Benin branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), when the incident…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu

2023 Elections, Politics

Lagos Baales endorse Tinubu’s presidency, Sanwo-Olu’s re-election

According to the chairman of the forum, Chief Joseph Keshinro, the forum was formed to further remind the baales of…