CBN insists there’s sufficient stock of naira notes
Amidst complaints by some Nigerians about the scarcity of naira notes, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says there is an adequate supply of the currency. This follows complaints by some bank customers about the scarcity of naira notes at…
I am not in competition with Obaseki, says Shuaib
The deputy governor of Edo state, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has stated that he is not in competition with Governor Godwin Obaseki on the payment of the hospital bill of the attacked players and officials of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)…
Razed Kogi Assembly Complex Renovated, Plenary Resumes Monday – Speaker
The Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Umar Yusuf, on Sunday affirmed that members of the Assembly would on Monday resume plenary at their renovated complex in Lokoja, the state capital. He said the complex, razed on…
Government officials took N6bn from NECO and have not accounted for it – Ex-Chairman
A former Chairman of the National Examination Council Board, Prof Abubakar Mohammed, has accused government officials of taking N6 billion that belongs to the examination body and not accounting for it. Mohammed made this accusation on Saturday at the NECO…
JUST IN: Many kidnapped as Bandits Invade Kaduna Community Over Failure To Pay Levies
Again rampaging bandits have invaded another Kaduna Community, Kidandan in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where yet to be ascertained number of persons were feared killed resulting in residents fleeing in large numbers to neighbouring villages for safety….
Australia to unveil new policy to cut immigration, visa issuance for international students next week
Australian authorities have announced plans to introduce a new policy to cut immigration and visa issuance for international students next week Monday. “What we know is that we need to have a migration system that enables Australia to get the…
US customs seize undeclared $68k cash from Nigeria-bound family
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, on Thursday, seized $68,000 from a Nigeria-bound family who lied about the value of cash in their possession. The confiscation was made at the Washington Dulles International Airport when the officers…
Just In: Customs promotes 357 junior officers
The management of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has approved the promotion of 357 men of the service from the ranks of Customs Assistant I (CAI) to Inspector of Customs (IC). Their promotion was ratified during the 7th management meeting…
EPL: Salah’s 200th goal helps Liverpool defeat 10-man Crystal Palace
Liverpool Football Club moved to the top position of the English Premier League on Saturday after defeating 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park. The Reds came from behind after a 57th-minite strike from Jean Philippe-Mateta whose low-drivem shot sent…
Ighodalo resigns as Nigerian Breweries board chair to join Edo governorship race
The Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the resignation of Mr Asue Ighodalo as the chairman of its Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2023, after informing it of his decision to offer himself for public service. Disclosing this in a…