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Business, Headlines

New CBN governor targets $1trn GDP growth in 8 years

Efforts were on-going to refocus the CBN for overall economic growth, adding that the government would identify fiscal reforms and…
Stronger reserves and sweeping FX reforms are giving CBN room to stabilise the naira, protect investment flows and domestic production

Business

Naira weakens further, hits N1,040/$1 in parallel market

The disparity between the official and parallel market rates has expanded to approximately 26%, equivalent to N265/$1. This stands in…
Mr. Akinshiku Akinwale, winner of the cooking competition (middle) with representatives of Power Oil Ltd and Lagos DSVA

Metro, News

Lagos DSVA storm Ikorodu-Sabo market with “Men Wey Sabi”

The "Man Wey Sabi" program focused on the significant role men play in ending domestic and sexual violence, emphasizing the…
In one week of 2024 to remember, President Tinubu made pivotal and landmark decisions which have been widely applauded.

Opinion

Nigeria needs a magician president

Looking at Nigeria today—and perhaps the whole of Africa—you will realise that what they say they are not is exactly…
Iran risks setting entire region on fire - German Leader

World News

Scholz bans Hamas activities in Germany

Hamas is already classified as a terrorist organisation by the European Union and the United States.
Sule

News

Nasarawa Assembly confirms Sule’s Commissioner-nominee

Akum would replace Mr. Aliyu Ahmed, the state’s Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development, and Chieftaincy Affairs, who left after…
Kiri water dam

News

Nigeria to commercialise dams under river basins

According to the minister, commercialising the basins would enable them to generate increased revenues for the Federal Government.
Louise Aubin: Niger Junta orders UN official out

World News

‘Get out within 72 hours’, Niger junta orders UN official

Additionally, France's ambassador to Niger was instructed to leave the country after the coup that led to the removal of…
Wayne Rooney

Football

Birmingham appoints Wayne Rooney as new manager

Throughout his illustrious playing career, Rooney made a name for himself with Everton before joining Manchester United in 2004. He…
Protester in action yanks off Israeli flag and replaces it with a Palestinian flag.

World News

Protesters scale town hall in England, pull down Israeli flag

A Sheffield City Council spokesperson clarified that the decision to display the Israeli flag was made in solidarity, following a…
Nigeria

Opinion

Thugs of Lagos, Thorns of Sambisa and the Deserts of Aba

Though the issues that define the Nigerian problem are diverse, like corruption, insecurity, nepotism, poor education and healthcare, etc., this…
Ministry says Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,568

World News

Israeli airstrikes displace 264,000 Palestinians in Gaza – UN

Hamas, the militant group that rules Gaza, launched a large-scale attack against Israel on Saturday, killing at least 1,200 people…
Commander of Operation Safe Haven Major General Abubakar and his team move to Mangu LGA

News

Troops nab 13 suspected kidnappers, recover 279 rustled cows

OPSH recorded the breakthrough in an operation it conducted between October 2 and October 9, adding that the suspects were…
PENGASSAN

News

PENGASSAN pushes for fair salary benchmark

He added that the floating of the naira in the official market had exacerbated the challenges faced by oil workers.
Biden

US

11 Americans dead in violence between Hamas, Israel – Biden

Biden affirmed that the United States is actively collaborating with Israel to address this hostage crisis.
Flamengo's new coach Tite

Football

Coach Tite takes the helm at Flamengo

Tite boasts an impressive coaching career in Brazil, having previously managed various prominent clubs, including Corinthians, where he secured the…
Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa

News

Aiyedatiwa withdraws lawsuit, cites APC reconciliation efforts

The National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, had established a reconciliation committee on October 6 to mediate in the…
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta

News

Protests erupt as MAPOLY students object to tuition fee rise

They cited several issues affecting them, including delays in the release of results, a shortage of staff, and the acceptance…
Tanker crushes 4 to death on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Metro

4 die, 3 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident

The truck did not stop after the bus rammed into it while negotiating a bend around the “Kara’’ axis on…
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck more than 100 Hezbollah position in Lebanon over a day, the country's military has said.

World News

Israeli Military strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

Over 500 Hamas and Islamic Jihad installations were targeted, including command centres and the home of prominent Hamas official Ruhi…
Klopp

Football

Klopp plays peacemaker as Liverpool draws with Brighton

Referee Anthony Taylor showed a yellow card to De Zerbi in the 69th minute after he vehemently protested the denial…
Japan earthquake & Tsunami 2011 in which 18000 people were missing (YouTube photo)

World News

Japan lifts Tsunami advisory for coastal regions

Meanwhile, Japan remains vigilant about potential natural disasters and continues to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its…
Obasanjo and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Master of Meditation

News

Obasanjo: Why God designed multiculturalism for mankind

The ex-Nigerian leader refuted claims that diversity and multiculturalism were responsible for societal problems, asserting that such beliefs were misguided.
Labour begins strike Wednesday

Opinion

The General Strike of 1964 and the Morgan Commission

The NLC and TUC need to remember the lessons of the 1964 general strike because they are very relevant to…

News

COWLSO NWC: Lagos First Lady leads awareness walk

Participants can join the conference either in person or virtually by registering through the website www.COWLSO.org.ng.
Ogba Residents Safe as Emergency Services Control Overturned Tanker Situation

Metro

Potential disaster thwarted as tanker tips over in Ogba

Vehicular activities in the vicinity were restricted to prevent any secondary incidents, and residents were advised against cooking or engaging…

Metro

Lagos govt kicks against drug abuse

Spearheaded by Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, the campaign commenced with…
President Bola Tinubu orders probe of payment of N585m funds for Vulnerable Groups into a personal account by Humanitarian Minister Betta Edu

Headlines, News

Why we suspended N-Power scheme indefinitely – Edu

According to her, approximately 80 percent of beneficiaries are not actively engaged in their assigned roles, yet they continue to…
FRSC Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu

News

FRSC seeks FG’s permission to bear firearms

FRSC corps recently introduced martial arts into the training to enable its personnel to defend themselves in the course of…
Wayne Rooney quits as DC United head coach

Football

Wayne Rooney steps down as DC United’s coach

Following the match, Rooney expressed that he had given his all to guide DC United to the playoffs, but he…