July 8, 2024
Court dismisses cybercrime case against Agba Jalingo
A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a case bordering on cybercrime filed against Agba Jalingo, the publisher of CrossRiverWatch. On August 19, 2022, Jalingo was arrested by the police at his Lagos residence and was taken to Abuja. He was arrested following a petition filed by Elizabeth, the wife of Frank Ayade, […]
Nigeria’s external reserves surge to $34.66 billion, highest level in 13 months
Nigeria’s external reserves have increased yet again, this time by $1.88 billion to $34.66 billion as of July 4, 2024, marking a 13-month high. This is according to Nairametrics historical records of the central bank’s external reserve data for the last year. Our records also indicate this is the highest level the external reserve has […]
Hajj 2024: NAHCON airlifts 32,836 pilgrims from Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said a total of 32,836 Nigerians who participated in the 2024 pilgrimage have been airlifted from Saudi Arabia. The commission said the pilgrims were from 13 states as well as from the military. It disclosed this in a statement on Monday by its Spokesperson, Fatima Usara. A […]
Suspension of taxes on importation of food commodities not yet official – President
The presidency says the suspension of taxes on importation of food commodities is not yet official. In a chat with TheCable on Monday, Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman, said the measures are still under consideration. “The measures are not yet official,” he said. In a statement released earlier, Abubakar Kyari, minister of agriculture and food security, […]
Apprehension as Hyena escapes from Jos Wildlife Park
There is apprehension in Dong Community of Jos North Local Government Area after a hyena escaped from the local wildlife park. It was gathered the hyena escaped from its enclosure at the community wildlife park on Sunday, triggering panic among residents of Dong and nearby State and Federal Low-Cost estates. The General Manager, Plateau State […]
Biden not undergoing Parkinson’s disease treatment – Presidency
United States President Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinson’s disease, his spokeswoman said on Monday after reports that an expert in the condition visited the White House eight times. “Has the President been treated for Parkinson’s? No. Is he being treated for Parkinson’s? No, he’s not. Is he taking medication for Parkinson’s? No,” […]
Police Arrest Man Who Attempted Suicide Over Insecurity, Others In Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau for attempted suicide after climbing the Aso Radio broadcast mast in Abuja, threatening to kill himself if certain demands were not met by the federal government. Earlier on Monday morning, Yushau had claimed the very high mast with a placard, captioned “It Is Long Enough”. […]
Ondo electoral commission postpones LG election indefinitely
The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has postponed the local government election in the state indefinitely. The chairman of ODIEC, Joseph Aremo, stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting on Monday in Akure. The election into the 18 local government areas and 33 local council development areas in the state was earlier rescheduled to be […]
World Bank appoints New Country Director for Nigeria
The World Bank has appointed Dr Ndiamé Diop as the new Country Director for Nigeria, a statement by the Bank said. The statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said Diop assumed his new position in Abuja on Monday and succeeded Shubham Chaudhuri, who completed his term in the same capacity. In his […]
N80.2Billion Fraud: Court Rejects Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s Bid To Transfer Case to Kogi
Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, has rejected a request by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to transfer his N80.2 billion fraud case from Abuja to the Kogi division of the court. The Chief Judge sided with Dr. Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), […]