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CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, said that members of MPC also voted to CRR at 45% for commercial banks and 16% for merchant banks

Business

CBN retains monetary policy rate at 27 %

Cardoso said that the MPC also retained the 75 per cent CRR on non TSA public sector deposits.
Amupitan said INEC has moral, legal obligation to ensure that the electoral system is above reproach and any misconduct will not be accepted

Headlines, News

INEC will combat all forms of election rigging, vote buying- Amupitan declares

Amupitan stressed that the integrity of Nigeria’s elections remained non-negotiable, warning that any compromise on INEC’s core values would not…
The girl told her parents that the fashioner designer, Tunde Waheed who is their neighbour, had been molested her since January.

Metro

Lagos fashion designer remanded for impregnating neighbour’s 14-year-old daughter

The prosecutor said that the victim’s father noticed that his daughter was feeling sick and took her to the hospital.
Cannabis

News

Troops intercept man with 10 bags of cannabis in Kogi

The vehicle, driven by the suspect, was also found with a branded police hat and belt displayed on the dashboard,…
Two Kano men, Aliyu Hussaini, and Amir Zakariyya, bag death sentence for stabbing a newly wedded groom, Yazid Haruna, to death

News

Five Ibadan men to die by hanging for killing taxi driver

The State Counsel led by Mrs K. K. Oloso, earlier told the court the convicts and others at large, on…
Edo deputy Speaker, Osamwonyi Atu, others pledge cash reward to Ehimare Erewele, for assaulting a government critic, Albert Obaze, in UK

News

Outrage as Edo deputy speaker, others reward assault on govt’s critic

The trio of Atu, Aisowieren and Iduseri were seen in a viral video exchanging banter with the attacker while making…
Abiodun commends Tinubu, endorses President’s second term

News

Insecurity: Ogun to document foreign workers, monitor scavengers

Governor Abiodun directed the police to immediately move into areas such as “Zanga” in Ijebu-Ode and similar enclaves across the…
The Chairman of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Zacheus Dare, has confirmed a security breach by a gang of gunmen in the area

News

Police douse anxiety over alleged plot by terrorists to attack Kogi

While assuring the public that the command is taking the report very seriously, Kogi Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello…
Jimmy Cliff

Headlines, Metro

How Jimmy Cliff was arrested, detained for 3 days in Nigeria 51 years ago

Nevertheless, Jimmy Cliff said he cherished his trip to Nigeria, describing his experience as “bitter- sweet.”
Court orders final forfeiture of ₦3.4bn, properties linked to alleged NNPC fraud

Business, News

NNPC Limited declares ₦5.4 trillion profit for 2024

Building on this performance, the Company unveiled its strategic roadmap to drive sustained growth and support Nigeria’s energy transition through…
Jimmy Cliff

Entertainment, Headlines

How Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff died at 81

A star since the 1960s, Jimmy Cliff helped bring his brand of Jamaican reggae to a global audience through hits…
Umahi assures that the 25km access road linking Lekki Deep Seaport to Epe and Ijebu-Ode will be delivered within its 21-month schedule.

News

Umahi vows to deliver Lekki Deep Seaport–Epe road in 21 months

Umani said FG had already paid 30 per cent of the project cost, while the contractor would source the remaining…
Lamido

News, Politics

Why governors halted my PDP chairmanship bid – Lamido

Lamido had gone to court to stop the PDP convention after he was denied the nomination form to contest the…
U.S urges Nigerian govt to ensure that masterminds of abductions of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi States are brought to justice

News, Top Stories

U.S demands decisive action from Nigeria on abducted schoolchildren, security

The US further called on the government to strengthen security measures and guarantee the safety of vulnerable communities, including Christian…
Bauchi

Education, News

Bauchi govt. orders immediate closure of schools over insecurity

Bauchi government said it is working closely with security agencies to address the concerns swiftly and comprehensively, ensuring that normal…
Police say Michael Abbey ‘a.k.a Emir and Oniye Oke – were two key suspects in the attack on Obesere in Okitipupa town in Ondo State.

News

Police nab two suspects, recover ₦479,100 over attack on Obesere in Ondo

Police said a bag containing ₦4 million, a gold chain, handset, and wristwatch were stolen from Obesere during the attack.
Nigerian troops of OPHK inflict heavy defeat on ISWAP terrorists who attempted to attack Sector two FOB in Mandaragirau Borno State.

News

‘Troops kill 7 terrorists, recover weapons in renewed North East offensive’

According to the Army, an ambush by troops of 192 Battalion and hybrid forces at Gwadale general area in Pulka–Gwoza…
Plateau: 3 killed, 2 arrested as troops continue battle against terrorists

Headlines, News

Army gives update on troops’ search for abducted Kebbi, Niger schoolchildren

According to the Army, troops responded to the abduction of students from St Mary’s School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area…
Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh says the over 8,000 civil servants cut across 165 cadres.

News

FCT: Massive promotion looms as 8000 civil servants write CBT exams

The promotion examinations that will be conducted, using the Computer-Based Test (CBT)will deepen the newly introduced digital platform for promotion…
MNJTF

News

One escaped, 13 missing – Police speak on terrorists’ abduction of girls from Borno farm

A joint team of police operatives, troops of the Nigerian military, Civilian JTF and vigilantes immediately launched a rescue operation…
Troops nab wanted kidnapping suspect Umar Geyi Musa while demanding N20 million ransom for one Alhaji Jano, his victim in Wukari LG of Taraba

News

Taraba: Wanted kidnap kingpin caught while negotiating N20m ransom for victim

The suspect has been on the wanted list of security agencies as a key member of a kidnapping syndicate that…
Kano governor Yusuf cautions members of the State Executive Council against disloyalty, internal rivalry and leaking of official information

News

Yusuf submits MoU on regulation of broadcasting to Senate

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has submitted a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on broadcasting standards to…
Police nab Edo TikToker, Osarobo Omoyemen, aka ‘Madam Oil Rice’, for allegedly faking her own kidnap to attract followers to her page

Headlines, Metro

Edo TikToker dragged to court for faking own kidnap to attract followers

During interrogation, the 24-year-old female suspect, Osarobo Omoyemen, confessed that she staged the incident solely to generate online content and…
It will be a celebration of youths and creativity as the 3rd SDGs Short Film Challenge and Awards holds in Abuja

Entertainment

Abuja hosts 3rd SDGs Short Film Challenge and Awards Dec. 9

The Challenge provides much more than recognition. For many participants, it is a life-changing opportunity—offering international exposure, expanded creative networks,…
Police declare Victor Fajemirokun wanted, nab herbalist over suspected ritual killing of Ogun FRSC officer, Lasisi Oluwamayokun, daughter

Headlines, Metro

Police declare one wanted, nab herbalist over ‘ritual killing’ of FRSC officer, daughter

The herbalist was arrested in Iloko Ijesa, Osun State by anti-kidnapping operatives of Ogun Police Command.
Gov Alia reiterates that Benue State was repeatedly attacked, violated, and its people driven from their ancestral homes IDP camps

Headlines, News

Framing Benue killings as religiously motivated misleading, harmful – Gov Alia

Governor Alia added that every loss of life in Benue weighs heavily on him as governor and called on the…
Federal Ministry of Culture postpones 2025 NAFEST based on national mood and the recent insecurity across different parts of the country.

News

FG postpones NAFEST 2025 over rising insecurity

The minister said the decision reflects the values of empathy, national unity, and collective sensitivity, adding that new date for…
INEC

Politics

INEC disowns resolution on PDP NWC meeting

Eta-Messi said that the attention INEC had been drawn to the said correspondence currently in circulation on various platforms, dated…
Marwa lauds arrest 20 Filipino sailors caught ferrying 20 kilogrammes of cocaine from Brazil to NDLEA operatives at Apapa port in Lagos

News

We’re steps ahead – Marwa warns drug cartels after NDLEA’s bust of cocaine shipment

NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, had disclosed in a statement on Friday that the anti-narcotics agency also intercepted the laden vessel-…
Kano APC denies allegations that its members are engaged in physical attacks against the Kwankwasiyya Movement and the NNP in the state.

Politics

NNPP loses 774 members to APC in Kano

Speaking at the reception, Bichi described the defectors as “lucky” for making what he called the right political decision. Bichi…
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