February 1, 2024
Just In: New Ondo Deputy Governor Sworn In
Former Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr Olayide Owolabi Adelami, was on Thursday, sworn in as the new Deputy Governor of Ondo state, following the inauguration of the former deputy governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa, as the governor of the state. Ayedatiwa was inaugurated on the 27th of December, 2023, following the death of late governor […]
BREAKING: Naira falls to record low of N1,515 /$1 at the black market
Naira has fallen to a record low of N1,515 per dollar following strong demand on the parallel market, also known as the black market. This represents 1.32% or N20.00 weaker than N1,495 it traded in the morning today according to Nairametrics tracker. This despite analysts’ optimism that the new FX rules by the apex bank […]
Bandits demand N290 million for release of pregnant woman, 3 kids, others in Niger state
Bandits operating in Niger state have demanded a staggering N290 million as ransom for the release of seven individuals, including a pregnant woman and three children, who were abducted from the Kuduru community in Tafa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state. The victims, taken on December 28, 2023, are reportedly facing threats to their […]
PDP appoints new national woman leader
The Peoples Democratic Party has appointed Amina Arong from Cross River State as the party’s new national woman leader. In October 2023, the party announced the death of its National Woman Leader, Prof Stella Effah-Attoe. Effah-Attoe, a member of the PDP National Working Committee, according to the family, died after a brief illness. The party […]
Military uncovers five million-litre stolen crude in Rivers
The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, said it uncovered a massive illegal refinery camp and seized five million litres of stolen crude oil stored in a reservoir in Rivers State. The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Maj.-Gen. Jamal Abdussalam, said the illegal refinery was uncovered along the Mirinwanyi channel of the Imo River in […]
Reps order fire service to refund N1.48bn COVID-19 funds
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, directed the Federal Fire Service refund the sum of N1.48bn within a week to the Federation Account, being the intervention funds it received for the COVID-19 health epidemic but which it cannot account for. The Bamidele Salam-led committee issued the directive on Wednesday following […]
Many feared killed in Imo explosion
Many people were reportedly burnt beyond recognition after a tanker suspected to be used by oil bunkerers exploded in the forest of Obitti, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The PUNCH learnt that the incident happened on Tuesday at Ndorama Pipeline at the Obitti Rubber Estate of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government of the state. In […]
BREAKING: Abuja black market traders close shops
In a surprising move, foreign exchange black market operators in Abuja, including those at the bustling Wuse Zone 4 market, abruptly stopped trading on Thursday morning. They attributed their decision to instructions from their union and a significant depreciation of the Naira against the US dollar at the official market. None of the traders approached […]