By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned the public about fraudsters claiming to have received award letters for contracts related to construction works and special financial interventions on its behalf . The CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, stated that these...
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Rwanda produced a brilliant display on Monday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, beating already-qualified Nigeria 1-2. A brilliant solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze had given Nigeria the breakthrough in the 59th minute. But two quick-fire goals from the Amavubi silenced the Nigerian home crowd and...
The Confederation of African Football on Monday officially unveiled the top five nominees in each of the Men’s Categories of the upcoming CAF Awards 2024. While Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman made in into the top five, his national team captain, William Troost-Ekong could not make it out of the...
The National Commission for Museum and Monuments (NCMM), on Monday marked the 75th anniversary for massacre of 21 coal miners at Iva Valley, Enugu by the colonial masters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 21 coal miners were shot dead in Enugu on Nov. 18, 1949 by...
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday remanded a former branch manager of Polaris Bank Ltd, Abiodun Sanni, at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre, for alleged multi million naira fraud. Sanni was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 16-count charge bordering on obtaining credit by...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to...
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, on Monday, said two of the agency’s staff members were, recently, dismissed over allegation of corruption. Olukoyede disclosed this during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by the Rule of Law...
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar, has reiterated Federal Government commitment to flush out Lakurawa and other terrorists groups in the country. Abubakar gave the assurance when he inspected newly established Airforce component of military operation against banditry, terrorism and kidnappings ‘Operation Fansan Yamma” on Monday in Sokoto....
Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected gunmen over the killing of five persons in Idemili and Dunukofia Local Government Areas of the state on Monday. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Superintendent of Police (SP), Tochukwu Ikenga, made this known on Monday...
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. says it will host the inaugural China-Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA) Forum in Abuja, aimed at strengthening economic ties and boosting investments between China and Africa. In a statement on Monday in Lagos, the bank said that the forum with the theme, “Joining Hands to...
The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) started the week on a positive note as market capitalisation increased by N16 billion, representing a 0.03 per cent gain on Monday. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which stood at N59.215 trillion at the opening, closed at N59.231 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) edged...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved a minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state. Governor Alia announced the new wage after he met with organised labour representatives on Monday in Makurdi. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen has expressed the readiness of the house to consider the tax reform bills in the best interest of all Nigerians. Abbas made the commitment on Monday in Abuja at a stakeholders interactive session on the bills in Abuja. The...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called for greater transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in governance. Governor Zulum, who was the Special Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 2024 ZIK Annual Award Lecture in Abuja, was represented by the Chief Whip of the Senate and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – UNICEF’s Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Manager, Jamita Bora Thakkar, has revealed that 53% of people in Borno State use basic latrines. However, nearly half of the population, 47%, still lack access to basic toilets, leaving them at risk of unsafely disposed excreta, cholera,...
By BARBARA KALU, Umuahia – Abia Police Command has confirmed the murder of Insp Bala Mohammed by yet unknown assailants in Umuahia town. The police spokesman in the state, ASP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the attack in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday. Chinaka said that Insp Dunna Jatau,...
The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has said no mega financial fraud, especially illicit financial flows, is possible without lawyers’ support. Olukoyede stated this during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports...
Chidinma Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support towards her historic finish as first runner-up at the global competition. The grand finale of the 2024 Miss Universe was held on Sunday at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, with...
Labour Party has inaugurated an online membership registration and revalidation application, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Obiora Ifoh, who made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said it was aimed at exceeding LP’s membership size of...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Component of “Operation Fansan Yamma” has killed several terrorists in an airstrike on a terrorist kingpin’s residence in Palele, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. This is contained in a statement by the NAF Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olusola...