CBN Pays $2bn To Clear FX Backlog, To Sanction Defaulters
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it paid approximately $2 billion across various sectors, including manufacturing, aviation, and petroleum in its bid to clear the backlog of outstanding foreign exchange liabilities. The apex bank said it has also cleared…
Drama as Police Break Into Abia Station, Arrest Guest On Live TV
Men from the Abia State Police Command stormed ABN TV in Umuahia, the state capital, on Tuesday, and forcibly arrested a guest, Mr. Udensi Donald, during a live broadcast. Donald was a guest on “Youth Rendezvous”, hosted by Grace Onyekachi…
JUST-IN: Rivers Assembly Clears 9 Ex-Commissioners For Fubara’s Cabinet
The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, rescreened and cleared all nine former Commissioners for re-appointment into the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. It was reported that Fubara had few days ago resubmitted the names of the nine nominees,…
Gunmen attack vigilante office, kill female operative in Ebonyi
A female vigilante operative in Ebonyi state, Onwe Blessing Onana, was killed on Tuesday, January 17, when gunmen attacked the office of a local security outfit.It was gathered that another guard sustained injuries in the attack on the Office of…
Ibadan explosion traced to illegal miners’ explosives, 2 dead, 77 injured -Makinde
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said preliminary investigations by security agencies revealed that the explosion that rocked the Bodija Area of Ibadan, the state capital on Tuesday was caused by explosive devices stored by illegal miners. No…
Comoros President Azali Assoumani wins fourth term in disputed poll
Comoros President Azali Assoumani has been re-elected for a fourth term in a poll disputed by the opposition as “fraudulent”. He secured the win with 63% of the vote, the electoral body Ceni said. Opposition candidates in the Indian Ocean…
BREAKING: Panic as explosion rocks Ibadan
Some residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, said there was an explosion in parts of the state capital. There were also videos online that showed a dusty cloud and burning houses and cars. A University of Ibadan student, who…
EFCC Nabs Imo PDP Chairman, Ugwuh, For N3.5bn Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have arrested Engr Charles Ugwuh, a former Minister of Commerce and Industry and current Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, over alleged conspiracy and fraud, amounting to…
Governor Uzodimma Dissolves Cabinet
Governor Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday, dissolved his cabinet, a day after he was sworn in for a second term as the governor of Imo State. With the development, the governor, who was re-elected as the state’s leader months back, sacked…
Father of six arrested while trying to sell 6-yr-old son for ₦20m to raise others
The operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command have arrested one Mr Chinana Tali over alleged trafficking and attempt to sell his six-year-old son for ₦20 million in Abuja. The NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, told…