The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has raised concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) sustained tightening of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), now at 27.50 per cent. Chief Executive Officer, CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, stated in Lagos on Tuesday that the continued rate hikes...
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Six men linked to France midfielder Paul Pogba, including one of his brothers, went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint. The case at the Paris criminal court has shocked the French football world —...
The Organised Labour in Cross River has directed state civil servants to return to work on Wednesday. The directive is contained in a statement issued by the state Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Mr Monday Ogbodum, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday. Ogbodum stated that the directive...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has nominated three new members to fill existing vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The announcement was made in a formal letter by the President addressed to the President of the Senate. The nominees are: Alhaji...
Nigerian record producer and singer, Collins Ajereh, professionally known as ‘Don Jazzy”, on Tuesday celebrated his 42nd birthday, while he also unveiled his personal dating app, ‘Bammby’. Don Jazzy, in an Instagram post via his page, @donjazzy, wrote “Another year older, another dream come true! For my birthday this...
Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti, has released a new single titled “Politics Don Expose Them”. Kuti disclosed this via his Instagram page, @femiakuti, on Tuesday. The Afrobeat legend with a display of some scenes from the musical video wrote: “Ararara My new single “Politics Don Expose Them” is now out...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has said Nigeria’s Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) are satisfactorily resilient amid both external and internal pressures. The Governor of the CBN, Mr Yemi Cardoso, said this on Tuesday in Abuja while presenting a communiqué issued at the end of the 298th meeting of...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has described the former Minister of Steel Development, late elder statesman Wantaregh Unongo as a true patriot. In his condolence message to the Unongo Kwangise family over the death of Wantategh Unongo, signed by his...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness across the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Tuesday in Abuja, anticipated moderate dust haze on Wednesday in the northern region, with localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m. ”In the North Central...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has received a cheerful and heart-warming brief on the successful defence of Kukawa town by the military officers and men of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), who successfully coordinated a repulsion of a large column of Boko Haram insurgents that...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to resettling victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in a dignified and sustainable manner. The Governor made this pledge during a courtesy visit by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Nentawe...
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, has convened a peace meeting with stakeholders ahead of Christmas and new year festivities in Plateau. Abubakar, who doubles as the Commander, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), organised the event on Tuesday in...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Director General, Benue Public Service Institute, Professor Terkura Tarnande has sought collaboration with Benue State Judiciary to enable the system work for the benefit of the Benue people. Professor Tarnande, who spoke during a courtesy call on the Chief Judge of Benue...
President Bola Tinubu has said social dialogues on Labour reforms are necessary for development in Nigeria. Tinubu stated this at the 10th National Labour Conference and Awards Ceremony organised by the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) in Ilorin. The President, represented by the Minister of State...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Nigerian youths have been urged to lead the charge in promoting accountability and transparency in governance, emphasizing their civic responsibility during a recent youth conference in Jos, Plateau State. Organized by The Mentor’s Guide in collaboration with the Usman Zumunta Musa Foundation and the...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, accompanied by a delegation of government officials and esteemed statesmen, paid a visit of condolence to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State. They offered their sympathies for the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, whose...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Vice president, Kashim Shettima has described late Wantategh Unongo as a unifier, a voice for the collective and champion of regional harmony. Speaking during a valedictory session held at the Government House, Makurdi, on Tuesday, the Vice president informed that the late Unongo...
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has further raised interest rate by 25 basis points to 27.50 per cent from 27.25 per cent. The Governor of the CBN and Chairman of the MPC, Yemi Cardoso, announced the raise on Tuesday in Abuja, while...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained for prosecution a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, over alleged multi billion naira fraud. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the former governor of Kogi was arrested at about 12 54 p.m...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024. The President’s congratulatory message is contained in...