By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned a viral circular claiming the introduction of ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 banknotes. The apex bank in a post on its X handle described the circular as “fake” and urged the public to verify information through its official...
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The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu has commended security forces for their gallantry and professionalism in rescuing the former Director-General, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), retired Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga, Amb. Gideon Yohana and 17 others. Receiving the rescued victims, Ribadu also commended the efforts of intelligence agencies involved...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, ordered the final forfeiture of two property linked to a staff member of Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), Aminu Garunbaba, to the Federal Government. The property include a four bedroom terrace maisonette with BQ at Barumark Groove Estate, Plot 667, Cadastral...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has denied being partisan in handling the failed recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of INEC, Rotimi Oyekanmi, who was on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, explained how the Commission handled...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday arrived Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu on the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary. On arrival, Shettima inspected a Guard of Honour at the Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport in Dakar. He was accompanied by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb....
The Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal mining site in the Rafin-Gabas community of Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, confirmed this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Thursday in Abuja. Alake stated...
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Thursday denied owing a businesswoman, Mrs Tracynither Ohiri, N200 million for promotional materials she supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign. Umahi denied the allegation while fielding questions from journalists during his tour of the Independence Bridge in Lagos. He said: “When...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration for the appointment of Ahmad Musa Kida as the new board Chairman and Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group Managing Director to pilot the affairs of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited....
BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna– Northern groups known as the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and Northern Awareness Network (NAN) have extended their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Mele Kyari upon his retirement from the position of Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, gas said he is healthy, strong and performing his duties as the minister of FCT. Wike stated this in Abuja on Thursday, while reacting to the rumour going round that he collapsed on Friday and was flown to France...
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the suit filed by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and others to Justice Binta Nyako. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reliably gathered on Thursday that the hearing of the suit has...
The former Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga Rtd. said he was able to come out alive from kidnappers’ den by the help and mercies of God. Tsiga said this on Thursday, when he and 18 other victims were reunited with their families by...
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports of Niger Republic’s withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), stating that such a move would have serious security implications. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, addressed the media on Thursday in Abuja, emphasising the critical role of the...
The state chairmen of Social Democratic Party (SDP) have advised the party leadership to ensure that democratically-elected structures are not truncated to appease new members joining the party. The party helmsmen, under the aegis of SDP Forum of State Chairmen, in a communique issued after their meeting held on...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed determination to prevent corruption and enhance transparency in Local Government Councils (LGCs) across the country. The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, said this at a stakeholders’ meeting on ICPC Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for LGs (ACPPLG)...
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has commended the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo. Oba Ewuare made the commendation during a solidarity visit by Gov Okpebholo to his Palace on Thursday in Benin. Oba Ewuare described the governor as...
Traditional Ruler of Uromi Kingdom, HRH Zaiki Anslem Eidenojie II, on Thursday appealed to the Federal Government to deploy mobile policemen (MOPOL) to the barracks in Uromi to strengthened security in Esan North-East of Edo The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the facility, built and donated by...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, set aside the order directing the temporary forfeiture of 378, 000 US dollars and a Mercedes Benz GLS 600 Maybach to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission...
Rivers State Government has on Thursday cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes in compliance with the Supreme Court judgement. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, made the remark in a special announcement, signed and issued by Prof Ibibia Worika, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG)...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said that in 2025, the length of rainy season in Gombe State is expected to be between 107 to 140 days. This is contained in the Agency’s 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction, (SCP) document made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...