Senate Approves 15% Deduction from State Allocations for Regional Commissions Amid Controversial LG Autonomy
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday amended several bills establishing regional development commissions, approving a measure to allocate 15 per cent of state governments’...
CBN Dismisses Report of Deadline for Old Naira Notes, Ignores Reps Speed Up Calls
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed circulating reports that old Naira notes—specifically the N200, N500, and N1,000 denominations—will cease legal tender...
Lookman, Troost-Ekong , Nwabali Nominated for 2024 CAF Awards
Nigerian football stars Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for the prestigious 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award. The...
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Dismisses Claim of Involvement in False $57.5 Billion Loan to Pro-Biafra in Exile
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, has denied involvement in any loan deal allegedly facilitated for the Biafra Republic Government...
Helicopter Crash Kills Three, Others Missing in Port Harcourt
Three individuals have been confirmed dead following a helicopter crash that occurred on Thursday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. According to...
Super Eagles Ranks 36th in Latest FIFA Rankings, Fourth in Africa
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed three spots in the latest FIFA men’s rankings, moving from 39th to 36th globally. The October...
Dangote Refinery Starts Direct Sales of Petrol to Oil Marketers, As NNPC Quits Intermediary Roles
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced direct supply of petrol to oil marketers without the involvement of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited...
Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks 5 Ministers, Reassigns Portfolios
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers in a cabinet reshuffle, while reassigning 10 ministers to new portfolios and nominating seven new ministers...
Police Arrest Father, Native Doctor Over Son’s Death During ‘Ritual’ in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a native doctor and the father of a 26-year-old man, Chikwado Celestine Eze,...
Tariff Hike Essential to Avoid Shutdown Amid Rising Diesel Costs – MTN CEO Warns
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has warned over the telecom sector’s growing financial challenges, stating that immediate action is...
Nigeria’s U-17 Beats Dominican Republic, to Face USA in Round of 16
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over hosts Dominican Republic in the final minutes of their FIFA...
Ghana’s Parliament Suspends Activities Indefinitely Over Political Dispute Ahead of Elections
Ghana’s parliament sessions has been adjourned indefinitely following a legal standoff as a result of Speaker Alban Bagbin’s controversial decision to declare four...