CBN Confirms evacuation of banknotes to Deposit Money Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country as part of a coordinated effort to ease the circulation of banknotes of various denominations.

NAFDAC expresses concern over continued use of bleaching creams, says Nigerians make use of bleaching creams than others in Africa

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed concern over the use of bleaching creams in the country, which it said is capable of increasing the rate of cases of cancer. 

 

President Buhari clears air on not handing over to Tinubu

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed reports that he won’t hand over to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu.

Labour Party Hits Back At Festus Keyamo Over Arrest Call: Charge your principal Tinubu and MC Oluomo for SNATCH IT, GRAB IT AND RUN AWAY WITH IT rhetorics

Chief Spokesperson of the LP Campaign Council, Mr Tanko Yunusa, in a statement, yesterday, said Datti is a free citizen of this country and entitled to his fundamental right of freedom of expression. He said Datti never called for insurrection or any act envisaging treason.

Festus Keyamo petitions DSS, demands arrest, prosecution of Obi, Datti for felony

Spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Festus Keyamo, has petitioned the Department of State Service (DSS), demanding that it invites/arrests and interrogates the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed, over their conducts which, he alleged, amounted to incitement and treasonable felony.

Donald Trump gave ‘false expectation’ of arrest — New York prosecutor

Donald Trump created a “false expectation” of his imminent arrest, the New York prosecutor investigating the ex-president over hush money said Thursday, as tensions build over a possible indictment.

Pastor arrested for allegedly raping and killing nursing mother inside church in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old pastor, Kayode Salami, who allegedly raped and killed a nursing mother inside his church. 

Media Aide says Tinubu travelled to Paris for rest, to proceed to Saudi Arabia for lesser hajj, debunks health reports

Nigeria’s President-Elect, Bola Tinubu has travelled to Paris in France to undertake rest after which he will travel for lesser hajj. 

World Bank says Ukraine needs $411bn for reconstruction, recovery

The World Bank has disclosed that the war-beleaguered Ukraine needs $411 billion for reconstruction and recovery as Russia’s invasion over a year mounts a plethora of destruction.

Nigeria Election: UK to issue visa ban on vote buyers, anti-democratic individuals

The British High Commission in Nigeria has condemned the use of inflammatory ethno-religious language by some public and political figures during gubernatorial and state assembly elections on March 18.

Sultan of Sokoto announces commencement of Ramadan fasting

The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Mohammed Abubakar, has announced the commencement of Ramadan fasting.

2023 Presidential Election: Declare me winner or cancel election, Obi tells tribunal

Three presidential candidates and their political affiliations in the February 25 elections have urged the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) to nullify the victory of Bola Tinubu of the All Progresives Congress (APC) on the grounds  that he was not qualified to contest the election.

Edo Assembly election: PDP wins 12 seats, APC eight

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the results of winners elected into the Edo State House of Assembly with the Peoples Democratic Party leading with 12 seats.

Nigeria's Presidential election: Protest breaks out in Abuja, nation's capital

Protest has erupted in Abuja, the nation’s capital over the outcome of the just-concluded presidential election in Nigeria.

US condemns voter suppression in Lagos Nigeria, ready to sanction perpetrators

The United States Mission in Nigeria has reacted to the disturbing events recorded during gubernatorial and state assembly elections on March 18.

After election victory, Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu approves 20% salary increase for state workers

Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a 20 per cent salary increment for workers in the mainstream civil service in the state.

ALAS!!! Kano residents flout curfew to celebrate NNPP victory over Ganduje's APC Guber Candidate

Despite the dawn to dusk curfew earlier imposed by the Kano State government, thousands of supporters of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP)  flooded the streets of the state, yesterday,  to celebrate the victory of their candidate, Abba Kabir Yusuf at the polls.

US prepares for likely arrest of former President Donald Trump

America readied itself Monday ahead of the possible historic indictment of Donald Trump over a hush-money case, with the former president calling for mass demonstrations if he is charged.

China's president, Xi Jinping meets Russia's Putin in Moscow for first time since Ukraine war (VIDEO)

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, March 20 as both leaders work to deepen economic and military ties between each other.

NAFDAC laboratory qualifies to test chemicals associated with weapons of destruction

NAFDAC) has been enlisted by the Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to test all chemicals  associated with weapons of destruction, both biological and chemical.

Nigerian Troops foil terrorist attack on Borno collation centre, neutralise 60

According to a report, after Governor Babagana Zulum cast his vote at the Ajari Ward polling unit 001 in Mafa Local government of Borno State, over 60 terrorists suspected to be members of Islamic State of West Africa, ISWAP faction, attempted to infiltrate the army base serving as collation center for last weekend’s governorship and State Assembly elections, but met their waterloo.

TRAGIC!!! Congregant drowns during baptism in South Africa

Limpopo police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, identified the victim as Ronald Rikhotso. 

Germany announces it will arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he travels to their country

Germany has announced it will have to arrest Russian president Vladimir Putin if he enters German territory and if the International Criminal Court asks contracting states for enforcement, the country's Justice Minister Marco Buschmann has said.

See VIDEO as Russia President Putin is seen limping as he makes surprise visit to annexed Crimea a day after ICC issued arrest warrant for him

Putin was seen with Mikhail Razvozhayev, governor of occupied Sevastopol, surrounded by six bulky bodyguards who wore bullet proof jackets.

LAGOS STATE ELECTIONS: God forbid Tinubu becomes President – Oby Ezekwesili

A former minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has lamented the activities of thugs in the ongoing governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections, particularly in Lagos State.