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...As Ribadu, Mohammed Idris preach responsible reporting By Adeyanju Esther and Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has revealed that terrorists are taking advantage of media publicity to recruit Nigerian youths to join their ranks. Ribadu speaking at a two-day training workshop in Abuja titled ‘Effective Reporting Towards Strengthening Alternatives to ...
By Abdullah Abdulsalam The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted International Money transfer operators (IMTOs) access to the naira. The CBN made this known on Tuesday as part of measures to enhance local currency liquidity for the settlement of diaspora remittances. The measures will allow eligible international money transfer operators (IMTOs) to access naira ...
...As State Govt vows to deal with defaulters, issues N1.5bn interest-free loan to traders By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Investigations by Nigerian NewsDirect has revealed how illegal taxes and forceful membership of associations is fueling an increased hike of food prices in Akwa-Ibom. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the cost of food in ...
The Asset Manage ment Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has declared a triple digit growth in its full year financial report for 2023. This was contained in the latest press release issued by Mr. Jude Nwauzor, Head Corporate Communications Department of the debt recovery agency of the Federal Government. According to the statement, the Agency also ...
…Visit, an attempt to build northern alliance, unseat Tinubu in 2027 — Shehu Sani …Nigerians must shine their eyes, reject regrouping of criminals, those who caused us pain — Ex-CAN boss, Hayab …Meeting unfortunate if it has any connection with 2027 — Activist Abdul Bako By Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna Mixed reactions have continued to trail ...
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, following a meeting of the 16 governors in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The position became vacant after the passing of former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, in 2023. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced the decision, citing ...
By Omobolaji Adekunle, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has confirmed 25 suspected cases of cholera, with one death, across seven local government areas. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, stated this at a press conference in Abeokuta the state capital urging the public to report suspected cases to the Ministry. The affected LGAs are Ado Odo/Ota, ...
By Matthew Denis Fear gripped Abuja community as an early morning downpour which was sustained till 11.30am on Monday when this report was being filed, wreaked havoc within Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. A trending video shared by a resident of the capital showed heavy flooding around Trademore estate, Lugbe which submerged many houses as it happened ...
...Rivers people are tired of bloodletting — Protest leader By Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt Protesters believed to be sponsored by the outgone council chairmen loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike have defied series of warnings from the Nigerian Police, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Association of Local of Nigeria (ALGON) to ...
By Esther Agbo President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to a balanced approach to energy transition, emphasising the continued need for substantial investments in the oil and gas sector to meet the country’s energy and economic demands. This was stated during a meeting with Standard Chartered Bank’s Group Chief Executive, Mr. Bill Winters, held ...
...Experts warn of looming public health emergency, call for improved hygiene practices ...As street food vendors put consumers at risk ...Lassa Fever: Diagnosis and prompt treatment essential — WHO By Sodiq Adelakun Nigeria is facing a dire public health crisis as a widespread outbreak of cholera and other diseases has affected over 20 states, posing ...
By Matthew Denis The Federal Government has made $5 million from raw gold sales at the London Bullion Market Association. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake disclosed this while presenting the latest gold bar sourced from artisanal and small gold miners and refined by the Solid Minerals Development Fund to President Bola Tinubu ...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a complaint to the World Bank Inspection Panel urging the Panel “to probe allegations of corruption in the spending of the loans and other funding facilities obtained by the Federal Government and Nigeria’s 36 state governors and to review the implementation of all Bank-funded projects by ...
By Esther Agbo Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, President and Founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, has addressed the recent fire at the Church’s headquarters. He described the incident as an opportunity for growth rather than an accident, promising a more magnificent reconstruction. Speaking during a live Sunday service at the Church’s campground in ...
By Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a major milestone in the country’s telecommunications sector. Speaking at a training session for media executives in Lagos the NCC revealed that it has achieved 100 percent local production of SIM cards. Responding to an enquiry on behalf of the Commission during a Q&A ...
