TUC threatens to sue FG over naira, fuel scarcity

The Trade Union Congress has threatened to take “constitutional and legal” actions against the Federal Government over the naira scarcity and fuel price hike that the country is currently witnessing.

See VIDEO as the United States launch nuclear capable ICBM test amid tensions with China, North Korea and Russia

The U.S. launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle on February 9, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in a defiant show of nuclear readiness.

Joe Biden orders US military to shoot down a ‘high-altitude object’ that entered US airspace for second time in one week

The White House announced Friday February 10, that President Joe Biden ordered the military to shoot down what it described as a high-altitude object hovering over Alaska earlier in the day.

Fuel Scarcity: FG orders massive distribution of petrol to marketers

Mr Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, says Federal Government has taken bold actions to stop the ongoing petrol crises across the country, while assuring massive distribution of the product.

Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll exceeds 21, 000

The death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has passed 21,000. At least 17,674 people have been killed in Turkey, according to Vice President Fuat Oktay, while at least 3,377 are known to have died in Syria.

'There will be military-political consequences for Europe and entire world' - Russia chillingly threatens 'response' if UK gives fighter jets to Ukraine

Russian president, Vladimir Putin has threatened a 'response' involving 'military-political consequences' if the UK supplies planes to Ukraine in the fight against Russian forces.

I didn't offer to buy kidney - Ike Ekweremadu tells UK court

Former deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has denied offering money to secure a donor's kidney in order to save his sick daughter, Sonia.

North Korea shows off largest-ever number of nuclear missiles at night time parade

North Korea now armed with nuclear weapons showcased its missile production capability during a nighttime parade, state media reported on Thursday, displaying more intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) than ever before and hinting at a new solid-fuel weapon.

President Buhari names 22-member Presidential Transition Council

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an Executive Order on the Facilitation and Management of Presidential Transitions.

Redesigned Naira: NSA says lack of cash will affect soldiers in remote places

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Babagana Monguno, said naira scarcity and the cashless policy will affect military personnel deployed to remote places.

Abia Govt denies illegal coronation, says there’s no emirate council

Abia State Government has denied knowledge of a proposed coronation of one Sarki Shehu Bello 11 as the Emir of Aba Emirate Council.

See VIDEO as Zelensky becomes first Ukrainian president in history to be given an audience by the British Monarchy as he meets with King Charles in Buckingham Palace

Ukraine's president, Volodimir Zelensky, has become the first president of the former Soviet Union state to be granted an audience by the Monarchy at Buckingham Palace.

 

Bill Gates finds love again with Paula Hurd, the widow of Former Oracle CEO

Co-Founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates has found love again with Paula Hurd, widow of Mark Hurd, the CEO of software company Oracle and the one-time boss of Hewlett-Packard, who died in 2019.

INEC to Appeal Court: Dismiss Osun election tribunal judgement

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has appealed against the judgement of the Osun state governorship election petition tribunal sacking Governor Ademola Adeleke as duly elected governor of the state.

Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 15,000

The death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has risen to more than 15,000.

CBN Governor Emefiele meets Buhari after Supreme Court order on naira notes

Hours after the Supreme Court stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN from executing the February 10 deadline for the validity of old naira notes, the governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele met with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Turkey, Syria earthquake death toll and devastation continue to rise, closes in on 8, 000

The death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake and its aftershocks, which struck the southeastern region of Turkey along the border with Syria, has continued to rise.

Gunmen kill UNIZIK lecturer in Anambra State

Gunmen have killed a lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State.

Petrol marketers IPMAN order nationwide shutdown

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has ordered its members to suspend all operations nationwide.

9-year-old Nigerian boy, David Balogun becomes one of the youngest ever high school graduates

A 9-year-old from Pennsylvania's Bucks County who has graduated from high school and is now attending college says his impressive feat is one that other young kids can achieve as well.

Prospects for peace in Ukraine are diminishing as world faces a wider war - UN Secretary General Gutteres

United Nations head, Antonio Guterres has struck a somber tone as he warned leaders convened in New York at the organization?s General Assembly that the world is knowingly marching into a ?wider war." 

New Naira Note Crisis: One shot in Abeokuta as protesters attempt to rob bank

One person was reportedly shot in Sapon, a neighbourhood of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, following attempts by some persons to rob a branch of the First Bank of Nigeria in the area.

Terrorists kill one, abduct 10 women in Niger State community

It was gathered that the assailants conducted a house-to-house search before the villagers realised that they were under attack.

'287 million' new Naira notes reportedly discovered hidden in a bank vault during a joint operation by EFCC and ICPC operatives

A CBN joint security operation with EFCC & ICPC, busted a bank that reportedly had over 287million redesigned Naira notes hidden in its vault. 

Father Mbaka blows hot on return: Naira scarcity will mar election

Spiritual Director of the Catholic Adoration Chaplaincy Enugu, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka has warned that the current Naira scarcity bedeviling the country might mar the forthcoming general election if not addressed immediately. 

Coalition of Transporters threaten protest at NNPC headquarters in Abuja over prolonged fuel scarcity

The Coalition of Transporters has threatened to picket headquarters of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over fuel scarcity.

Court orders arrest of EFCC Chairman, Bawa, remand in Kuje prison

The Kogi State High Court in Lokoja has ordered the arrest and remand of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, in prison.

Anxiety as 16 Nigerians shot dead in Burkina Faso

The Jam iyyatu Ansariddeen Attijaniyya of Nigeria has said their adherents were shot dead allegedly by Burkina Faso soldiers on their way to the home country of their leader, Sheikhul-islam Alhaji Ibrahim Niasse in Senegal. 

Massive tragedy as Earthquake kills more than 3,800 in Turkey and Syria

A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,800 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors.

ALAS!!! Court restrains CBN from extending deadline on use of old naira notes

A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from extending the deadline for the use of the old naira notes.

Iraqis protest over killing of YouTube star by her father

Iraqis are protesting to demand a law against domestic violence, days after a YouTuber was strangled by her father in a killing that sparked outrage.

CBN deceived Buhari, Naira redesign intended to stop elections, says Adams Oshiomole

Former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state said the Central Bank of Nigeria deceived President Muhammadu Buhari, adding that the intent of the CBN was to prevent the elections from holding. 

President Buhari mourns 41 vigilantes killed by terrorists in Katsina State

President Muhammadu Buhari at the weekend condemned the attack on vigilantes at Yargoje forest in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina, where many lives were lost.

PSC suspends promotion of 8 police commissioners for snubbing ‘mandatory’ interview

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has suspended the promotion of eight police commissioners to the rank of assistant inspector general for allegedly snubbing a mandatory interview. 

TRAGEDY!!! Three feared dead as two-storey building collapses in Rivers state

A building under construction along Isi Ewu road, Nbodo Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, collaped on Saturday, February 4, leaving at least three persons who were labourers at the site dead.

Japan Prime Minister fires aide who said he he would not want to live next to gay people

Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida has fired a top government aide who made derogatory remarks about LGBT couples.

Report says nearly 1,700 journalists have been killed over the past 20 years

Nearly 1,700 journalists have been killed worldwide over the past 20 years, an average of more than 80 a year, according to an analysis published by Reporters Without Borders.

Senator Ndume says naira redesign is affecting military operations

Senator representing Borno South and Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Mohammed Ndume, has stated that the Naira redesign and cashless policy in the country is having a negative impact on the operation of troops on the frontline.