CBN Threatens Banks Over Cash Scarcity At ATMs

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday, threatened to impose fines on certain players in the financial sector, over the current cash scarcity at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The CBN Governor, Olayemi

Presidential Candidates Sign Peace Pact Ahead Of Ghana’s 7 December Elections

The twelve (12) candidates vying for the presidency in Ghana’s 7 December General Elections, have signed a Peace Pact committing to a violence-free electoral process and to use legal means to resolve

Mexico’s President Reacts Over Trump’s Migration Issue

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum has clarified her conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump, after the two leaders offered differing accounts of the call. After the call on Wednesday, Nov. 27,

Nigerians Pray As Omotola Jalade Battles Unknown Illness

Prayers have been raining on veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekehinde as she battles an unknown illness. A few minutes ago, Omotola Jalade shared a video of herself lying on a sick

Why There Are Out-Of-School Children In Nigeria – Tinubu Explains To Macron

President Bola Tinubu has assured that he would address the menace of out-of-school children in the country. In a dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des Élysée, President Tinubu outlined

Minimum Wage: Labour, States In Last-Minute Negotiations Ahead Of Monday Strike

The states that are yet to implement the N70,000 minimum wage for workers, are making last-minute moves to make sure the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) does not embark on strike on Monday,

Photos: Couple Escapes Death As Container Falls On Their Car

A couple escaped narrowly d3ath in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, as a container fell on their car in Ogbomoso, Oyo state. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Ogbomoso High School

Kemi Badenoch: Reaping Where They Did Not Sow…By Bola Bolawole

You must have followed the Kemi Badenoch controversy: the wily Nigerian politicians’ penchant to ride on people’s back suffered a ghastly diplomatic accident! Thinking they could use her to shine and claim

“I Am Prepared For Death” -Soyinka Declares 

Nigerian literary icon Wole Soyinka has stated that he is prepared for his death, reflecting on his life’s journey and legacy in a recent interview. Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has disclosed that

President Tinubu Appoints Late Abiola’s Son SSA On Linguistics And Foreign Matters 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,  has approved the appointment of Jami’u Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. A statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information

Yahaya Bello To Remain In EFCC Custody Till December 10

Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has fixed December 10, 2024 for rulings on the bail applications by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and

Alleged Fraud: Yahaya Bello, 2 Others Plead Not Guilty To EFCC’s Charges

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others, on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charges brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Ex-Gov

Online Media Launches Free Newspaper

CSOs, Stakeholders Urge ECOWAS’ Intervention For Peaceful Elections In Ghana

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and other major stakeholders have called for the intervention of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ensure peaceful General Elections in Ghana on 7 December

ECOWAS And The Gambia – Preventing Another Dangerous Slide, By Paul Ejime

Eight years after ECOWAS led the international community by deploying enormous human and material resources to free the Gambia and its citizens from the asphyxiating hold of a ruthless dictator, Yahya Jammeh,

Shouldn’t Messenger And Message Deserve Equal Attention? By Bolanle Bolawole 

I was taken aback by the flurry of rejoinders to last week’s former Osun State Governor Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola’s “love letter” to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Believe me, it was far beyond

Why Married Nigerian Men Are Battling With Depression, Committing Suicide – Psychiatrist

A psychologist and psychiatrist, Dr. Adeoye Oyewole, has raised concerns about the mental health challenges faced by married men in Nigeria which he attributes partly to lack of support from their spouses.

Biafra: Tinubu Will Free Nnamdi Kanu – Ojukwu

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has said she is confident President Bola Tinubu will release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra

What Port Harcourt Refinery Is Producing – NNPCL

The Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) have expressed their heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians for their unwavering support following the safe and successful restart of the 60,000 barrels-per-day

IPOB-Led Counsel Ejiofor Urges Ndi Igbo To Restore Peace In South East

The counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and human rights activist, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has advised Ndi Igbo to ensure that peace is restored in the South East. He urged

Don’t Run Down Churches, Banks, Others – Group Tells EFCC

Vexed by what it describes as the unrestrained verbal diatribe directed at such professional institutions like the religious bodies, lawyers, banks by the head of the nation’s anti-graft body(EFCC) who often ascribed

Obaseki To Okpebholo: ‘You Lack Ideas, Clear Vision’

Former Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has knocked Governor Monday Okpebholo decision to probe his (Obaseki) administration, saying it is a diversionary tactic to mask his incompetence and unpreparedness for office. Recall that

Senate Denies Abandoning Ifeanyi Ubah

The Senate has strongly denied that they failed to honour its late member, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, during his burial rites. The lawmakers allegedly rejected their colleagues by not attending the burial ceremony

Presidency To Kukah: ‘Tinubu Is Not An Accidental Leader’

The Presidency has rejected claims by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, that President Bola Tinubu is an accidental leader, insisting that the president was well-prepared for the position. Reacting to