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Naira

Dollar crumbled before Naira at official market

It appreciated by N82.52 to reach N1,300 per dollar, compared to N1,383 recorded on Tuesday.
Gov Siminalayi Fubara assures Rivers people of the determination of his administration to protect their lives, property and other interests

Don’t panic, we’ll protect Rivers interest – Fubara

Governor Fubara said it was gratifying to see such ebullient youths showing undying interest in Government, and were also willing…
Forty eight youths in Sagamu LG of Ogun state denounce their membership of various cult gangs, surrender their weapons to the police.

Ogun: 48 cultists repent, surrender weapons to traditional rulers

The weapons submitted by cultists are one pump action gun, four double barrels, seven single barrel, two English pistols, four…
Labour Party

NLC leaders kick as Abure is re-elected LP Chairman

Some of the labour organisation's key figures who have been condemning the convention include the NLC youth leader who was…
Lagos VIS impounds 50 rickety commercial vehicles

Lagos VIS impounds 50 rickety commercial vehicles

Debunking the misconceptions about the VIS's enforcement focus which was said to target more on private vehicles, the Director, Vehicle…
Tinubu offers scholarships, housing to families of slain soldiers

Tinubu offers scholarships, housing to families of slain soldiers

The President, who announced this at the funeral of the personnel at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, on Wednesday, directed…
Nigeria prepared to expedite sustainable development in collaboration with partners - Tinubu

Nigeria prepared to expedite sustainable development in collaboration with partners – Tinubu

Tinubu said Nigeria is a necessary partner for the sustenance of democracy in Africa and beyond, noting that as the…
Address the nation to calm frayed nerves, CAPPA Tells Tinubu

We lost gallant officers, soldiers in Okuama, Tinubu laments

“They went as peacemakers and peacekeepers, seeking to bring an end to the hostilities between the two communities.
Tinubu returns to Abuja after official trip to China, a stop in London

Tinubu establishes PECC, names Dangote, Elumelu, Rabiu, others as members

The PECC comprises Tinubu as chairman and Vice President Kashim Shettima as vice chairman. Members are President of the Nigerian…
Labour Party, (LP) says it will go to court to declare seats of its six members in the House of Representatives who defected to APC vacant

Court refuses to stop Abure from conducting LP national convention

“Upon doing that, it is my opinion that this is not an application to be granted without hearing the other…
Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents as palliatives

Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents as palliatives

According to Dangote, the gesture was part of the over one million 10kg bags of rice that would be distributed…
It's a plus democracy – Fagbemi faults critics of S' Court’s judgement on emergency rule

Judge frowns at manner AGF, Police sought to withdraw case

“It (Federal High Court) is a court of co-ordinate jurisdiction. This court is not subjugated to the Federal High Court.…
Oluremi Ebun-Phillips

N57m fraud trial: Ebun-Phillips tells court how EFCC forced her to sign agreement for freedom

According to her, the MD of AYM Shafa called her on the phone on 4 October 2016 that he needed…
NAFDAC

NAFDAC intercepts psychoactive drugs, busts fake beverage factories in Southeast

The NAFDAC Zonal Director said another operation was carried out in Ezinihitte, Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, where…
Nigerian Army

Okuama: Why Army should exercise caution in its manhunt for killers – Lawmaker

"Caution and professionalism must be the watchword to curtail unpleasant and regrettable consequences in the approach to bringing the culprits…
Jet

NAF jets knock out illegal refining sites, barges in Rivers

Gabkwet said the sites and barges destroyed were discovered between Monday and Tuesday at Bille, Dariama, Elem Bekinkiri, Temakiri, Opumakiri…
Tinuade Sanda

EKEDC Power Tussle: Tinuade Sanda still MD/CEO, says committee

Egreregor in a statement on behalf of EKEDC on Tuesday, described the purported removal of Dr. Sanda from office as…
IOM says 8,541 people drowned while on the move in 2023, thus making the year the deadliest year on record for migrants.

IOM says 2023 deadliest year as 8,541 migrants drown

The toll on vulnerable populations and their families urges us to turn the attention on the data into concrete action,” Ms.…
Gov Fubara presents Staff of Office to Amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom, Ateke Michael Tom, as a first-class traditional ruler in Rivers

Fubara presents staff of office to ex-militant leader as first-class traditional ruler

Governor Fubara explained that he acted within the ambit of the law to upgrade the traditional stool upon which King…
Otu

Cross River to probe increase in workforce from 18,000 to 56,358 in 8 years

Speaking at a press conference in Calabar on Tuesday, Cross River Head of Service (HoS), Dr Innocent Eteng, noted that…
Rep Boniface Emerengwa of Ikwerre/Emohua Federal Constituency pledges support, loyalty to Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara

Rep Emerengwa, other PDP members pledge loyalty to Fubara

It would be recalled that Hon Emerengwa is an accomplished lawyer and politician, who was a former Ikwerre Local Government…
Courts jail 26 suspects arrested by EFCC for involvement in cyber crimes activities in Benin City, after they pleaded guilty to the offences

Internet fraud: 26 plead guilty, jailed in Benin City

The suspects were arraigned in court between Friday, March 22, 2024 and Tuesday, March 26, 2024 before Justices Efe Ikponmwonba…
EFCC operatives arrest five people conveying three truckloads of assorted solid minerals suspected to be illegally mined in Kwara, Oyo States

Illegal mining: EFCC arrest 5 with 3 truckloads of solid minerals

According to the statement, the suspect three truck drivers and two truck boys were conveying solid minerals suspected to be…
Tinubu says kidnappers must be treated as terrorists

We must treat kidnappers as terrorists – Tinubu

''We must treat kidnappers as terrorists. They are cowardly. They have been degraded. They look for soft targets. They go…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Lagos man Onuoha bags life jail for defiling neighbour’s daughter

While delivering on Tuesday, Justice Rahman Oshodi of Ikeja Special Offences Court held that the prosecution had established beyond a…
President Tinubu appoints retired DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo Coordinator National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons

Tinubu appoints retired DIG Kokumo Coordinator National Arms Control Centre

A former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department, Force Headquars, Abuja Johnson Babatunde Kokumo (rtd) has…
Tinubu salutes heroes, heroine of democracy (Full text of Democracy Day broadcast)

Tinubu appoints Gen.Laka Coordinator National Counter-Terrorism Centre

The approval of appointment of General Laka as the head of the Centre was announced in a statement by spokesperson…
Police launch manhunt for a driver who killed ASP Clement Yunana, in a hit-and-run accident in Tumfure, Akko LGA of Gombe State

Five kidnapped victims chained to tree in Katsina forest rescued

The spokesperson of Katsina Police Command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the rescue of the kidnapped victims on Tuesday. According to…
Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo applauds Supreme Court for upholding his victory in the November 11, 2023 gubernatorial election of the state.

Kogi governor excited by rescue of 43 bus passengers from kidnappers

Ododo welcomes the news of the release of the abducted bus passengers in Okehi Local Government Area and called for…
PDP

PDP asks state chapters to submit names of members involved in anti-party activities

The party National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, stated this on Tuesday during the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) meeting with…