Amnesty International demands release of more #EndSARS protesters
Following the release of nine #EndSARS protesters detained since 2020, Amnesty International has demanded the release of others still in […]
Man drowns in Lagos while riding jet ski
A yet-to-be identified man has been confirmed dead after drowning while riding on a jet ski at the Lekki-Ikoyi inland
Katsina police rescue six-year-old kidnap victim, arrest culprits
Three teenagers, who kidnapped a six-year-old girl in Kano and demanded two million naira as ransom for her release, have
Niger Gov Sani Bello urges pharmaceutical council to rid society of sales of unprescribed drugs
Governor Sani Bello of Niger State has urged the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria, PCN, to enforce the ethics of their
Bishop Kukah, Buhari meet in Aso Rock, exchange banters
The humour side of President Muhammadu Buhari played out at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday, as he threw funny
World Bank downgrades Nigeria’s economic growth projection
The World Bank Group has once again lowered its growth projection for Nigeria’s economy, citing a weakened oil sector as
Bank deposits rise by 19% to N43tn
CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele Deposits by Nigerian banks rose by N6.92tn from N36.13tn as of the end of October 2021
Equity market rebounds with N154bn gain
The nation’s bourse rebounded on Wednesday with market capitalisation gaining N154 billion or 0.55 per cent or to close at
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Naira loses against dollar by 0.09%
The naira on Wednesday exchanged at 461.90 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window. >>NNPP Chieftain Blames Road
Security situation has improved in North-east – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the security situation in the country has improved, particularly in the northeast region. >>NNPP Chieftain Blames
Tinubu unfit to hold office as president – Atiku’s campaign organization
Ahead of next month’s election, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar Campaign
Benue guber: I’m confident Titus Uba will do well as governor – Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governorship candidate in the State, Engr
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2023: NLC threatens to stop salaries of civil servants that refuses to collect PVC
The Niger State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened to punish any civil servant that deliberately refused to
Osimhen receives Globe Soccer Emerging Player of the Year award
Victor Osimhen has been presented with the Globe Soccer Emerging Player of the Year award. The Nigeria international was not
Osimhen named strongest striker in Serie A
Former Napoli player, Raffaele Ametrano, has named Victor Osimhen as the strongest centre-forward in the Serie A. Ametrano said this
INEC can’t be trusted for credible poll – Sowore
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has said Nigerians might need to be examined if the
Makinde woos religious leaders for second term
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has met separately with the leadership of the Christian Association
Tinubu unfit for presidency — PDP PCC
The Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organisation has said the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is unfit
Mabo knocks Waldrum over World Cup target
Former Super Falcons coach, Ismaila Mabo, has urged the women’s national team to set a higher target at the 2023
Fans to Peseiro: Invite Akpom to Eagles
While the Super Eagles next engagement is in March against Guinea-Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, fans are