Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
NECA, CPPE, stockbrokers welcome CBN’s MPR cut, urge broader reforms
They said the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee, announced by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, reflected improving macroeconomic fundamentals…
Five arrested for torturing alleged rapist to death in Bayelsa
Bayelsa Commissioner of Police warned members of the public against self-help or jungle justice in reaction to the incident
Kano govt to disburse N8bn to victims of Singer market fire
The Chairman of the Kano Traders Association, Alhaji Sabi’u Bako, commended the Governor for the prompt response and the structured…
Gumi: Why I’m opposed to use of bombings in fight against bandits
According to the cleric, while confronting banditry requires firm and coordinated action, the deployment of bombs in forest operations poses…
Army probes alleged killing of labourer by soldier in Ogun
The deceased was said to be a member of the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development team…
Man electrocuted while trying to vandalise transformer in Awka
According to him, the action of the vandal who was dressed in security uniform set off large explosion at the…
1,219 or 121 votes? INEC reacts to ‘manipulation’ of result sheets in FCT election
INEC said that other results circulating online were also cross-checked in line with the Electoral Act before collation.
Nigeria, 106 others back UN vote voicing support for Ukraine
UN Secretary-General António Guterres regretted that 24 February marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in…
El-Rufai asks court to stop ICPC, EFCC, DSS from freezing, seizing his assets
El-Rufai sought a declaration that any attempt or plan by the respondents or their agents to apply for, obtain or…
NGX bleeds N1.14trn as investors react to MPC decision
The action of the MPC triggered massive selloffs in stocks such as Daar Communications, Tantalizers, BUA Foods, Ellah Lakes, Japaul…
Five in police custody over murder of 57-yrs-old farmer in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke Five suspects have been arrested by operatives of Edo State Police Command over the alleged murder of…
‘How hoodlums attacked ADC supporters at party’s secretariat, Oyegun’s house in Edo’
The suspected thugs reportedly invaded the secretariat shortly after the LP presidential candidate in 2023 election, Peter Obi, and other…
Nigerian govt reacts to claim of ransom payment in rescue of abducted Niger schoolchildren
It also added that the claim "constitute a disservice to the professionalism and integrity of Nigeria’s security forces and the…
Cardoso: 20 Banks meet requirements for recapitalisation
The CBN had in 2024 announced a major bank recapitalisation programme requiring Nigerian banks to raise higher capital bases within…
FCT election: APC’s Maikalangu says victory in AMAC reflective of people’s will
Maikalangu said the large turnout and 40,295 votes he scored in the election reaffirmed public trust in his leadership and…
NDLEA seizes 490 Kg of cannabis, 17,568 bottles of Codeine syrup in Sokoto
NDLEA said the seized cannabis was contained in 47 bags stored by one Monday Effiong an indigene of Cross River,…
EFCC: Why we’re not in hurry to charge El-Rufai to court
El-Rufai was held in EFCC’s custody for two nights, from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, over corruption allegations levelled against…
Sokoto 19-year-old jailed 21 years for rape of minor
The Sokoto High Court judge added that the convict had been found guilty of an offence that was grievous and…
Victory of APC candidates in Rivers by-election well-deserved, Fubara says
“I look forward to working with them and their colleagues in the Rivers State House of Assembly,” Fubara said.
Police arrest APC Publicity Secretary
Idris-Gusau was arrested on Tuesday, Alhaji Bashir Ataka, the Welfare Secretary of APC in Zamfara confirmed.
Ex-NRC boss Fidet Okhiria remanded over alleged $385,000, N165.5m fraud
EFCC alleged that Edetanle violated the Public Procurement Act, 2007, in the award of contracts to contractors of the corporation,…
El-Rufai asks court to quash DSS suit, award N2bn compensation
The grounds cited in the motion seeking the dismissal of the charges include: their constitutional invalidity, lack of disclosure of…
To DSS boss: What was good for Ese Oruru must also be good for Walida Abdulhadi
A coalition of civil society and faith-based organisations recently raised the alarm in Abuja, accusing the DSS of violating a…
2027: Kogi youths present N100m for Tinubu’s nomination form
Ododo described the gesture as a reflection of the confidence of the people of Kogi state in the President’s leadership…
Police dock 16-year-old girl for attempting to kill ‘snatcher’ of boyfriend
Mameh alleged that the defendant attempted to kill the complainant (name withheld) by using a razor blade to cut her…
El-Rufai slams N1bn suit against ICPC, others over invasion of residence
El-Rufai prayed the court to declare that the invasion and search of his residence on Feb. 19 at about 2pm…
Trump renews attack on U.S. Supreme Court, vows other tariffs, licenses
Trump vows to turn to other tariffs’ powers and licenses but gave no details.
Enugu govt fixes ₦150m mandatory advert permit for 2026, 2027 elections
The ₦150 million permit grants political parties and candidates the right to deploy campaign materials and engage in visual promotions,…
XEJet, UniAbuja partner to establish Centre for Aerospace
Iza said the MoU would enable a purpose-built academic hub designed to advance aeronautical and astronautical engineering education in Nigeria…
Man kills wife, two children, commits suicide
Investigators said the father, a 52-year-old German national, owned several firearms which were all licensed and was used to kill…