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I earn N14m every month as a senator, not enough to fuel my vehicles – Orji Kalu
The lawmaker representing Abia North in the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday disclosed that he earns a total of N14 million every month as a Senator. The Senator, who…
Agbakoba says EFCC is unconstitutional in a letter to national assembly
Our reporter/ Senior lawyer, Olisa Agbakoba, has drawn the attention of the national assembly to constitutional issues related to law enforcement agencies in Nigeria and factors inhibiting the government’s objective…
Presidency refutes report Nigeria was snubbed at 2024 UN council elections
Our reporter/ The presidency has clarified that Nigeria was not among those who competed in the 2024 United Nations Human Rights Council elections, which were held on October 9, 2024.…
Obasanjo tasks leaders to make judicious use of country’s resources
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian leaders to judiciously use the country’s abundant resources to develop the nation. Speaking at the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja’s 40th anniversary celebration…
Economy
CBN verifying disputed $2.4bn FX claims, says Cardoso
Our reporter The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is looking into the foreign exchange (FX) re-validation exercise to ascertain complaints of manufacturers and importers over FX claims worth $2.4 billion,…
Naira one of the worst performing currencies in Africa – World Bank
The World Bank has confirmed that the naira is among the worst-performing currencies in sub-Saharan Africa in 2024. In its regional economic outlook report ‘Africa’s Pulse,’ released recently, the World Bank said…
NASENI awards N70.5m grant to six female engineers under Delt-Her Initiative
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) through the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) has awarded the sum of N70.5 million naira grant to six winners…
Nigeria’s foreign reserves rose to $39bn in October – Cardoso
Our reporter/ Nigeria ’s foreign reserves rose by 12.74 per cent to $39.12 billion as of October 11, CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso said on Tuesday. Cardoso, who made the disclosure…
News
Ribadu accuses policemen, soldiers of selling arms to criminals
Our reporter/ The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday accused policemen and soldiers of stealing and selling arms and ammunition from their formation to criminal elements. Ribadu stated…
Israeli foreign minister Katz confirm Sinwar’s death in message to foreign counterpart
In a message to dozens of foreign ministers around the world, Foreign Minister Israel Katz confirms that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed, becoming the first Israeli official to do…
Developing…Israel military is checking possibility it killed Hamas leader Sinwar
The Israeli military said on Thursday that it is investigating the possibility that it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, one of the masterminds of the devastating Oct. 7, 2023…
FG orders probe into Jigawa tanker explosion
Our reporter/ The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, on Wednesday ordered the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to investigate the tanker explosion that claimed the…
Health
Nigeria takes delivery of malaria vaccines
Our reporter/ Nigeria on Thursday received the first batch of 846,000 doses of the R21 malaria vaccines, from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The official launch of the vaccines on was…
JOHESU issues 15-day strike ultimatum over demands
Public health care workers under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address all lingering issues with the union…
Sports
CAF delists Nigeria, Libya AFCON qualifier amidst ill-treatment controversy
Our reporter/ The Confederation of African Football has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and…
Super Eagles depart Libya for Nigeria
Our reporter After more than 14 hours of being delayed at Al Abraq International Airport, the Libyan government cleared the Nigerian flight to bring the players and officials back home.…
Opinion | Editorial
Abdulsalami told President Tinubu the plain truth
By Iliyasu Gadu On June 9, 1998 the day he was to be retired from the army by late Military Head of State General Sani Abacha, fate instead intervened to…
Save Yourself from this Body of Death, Nigeria!
By Kingsley Omose| Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? Romans 7:24 Centuries ago, some Roman emperors were known to inflict…
Shhhhh… the President has a flight to catch! – Festus Adedayo
By Festus Adedayo No doubt, photographs evoke metaphors, imageries and diverse interpretations. Imagery was evoked in my mind as I read President Bola Tinubu’s remarks during his recent adventure to China.…
Labour Party expanded stakeholders submit and the echoes of the new Abia
By Prince Okey Kanu As the Labour Party Stakeholders gather in Umuahia today , Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, the meeting is set to be a pivotal moment for the party.…
Entertainment
We didn’t put Bobrisky in cell because he has boobs, buttocks like female – Prison official
Our reporter/ The Nigerian Correctional Service on Monday revealed that said notorious crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, was not placed in a male prison cell due to his…
Life
Sanwo-Olu, Anyaoku, others pay tribute to Iwuanyanwu
Family, friends and other Nigerians, including the Lagos state governor and a former secretary-general of the Commonwealth, on Wednesday, paid tribute to the late president of the Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide,…
Interviews
Humanitarian Crises: Why Nigeria needs collective response – UN Rep, Fall
…Identifies Obstacles, Solutions to Humanitarian Interventions Mohamed Malick Fall is the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria. In this exclusive interview, he speaks on the need for a…
Multiple taxation, insecurity forcing manufacturers out of business – MAN DG
The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has confirmed that insecurity, multiple taxation, high energy cost are some of the major challenges manufacturers face in Nigeria.…
Photo Diary
PHOTOS: Gov Otti meets with Defence Chief, Gen Musa
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Thursday paid a working visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, in his office at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.…
PHOTO: Gov Otti receives former Imo governor Ihedioha
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Sunday, received former Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, who paid him a visit at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa…
Headlines
I earn N14m every month as a senator, not enough to fuel my vehicles – Orji Kalu
The lawmaker representing Abia North in the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday disclosed that he earns a total of N14 million every month as a Senator. The Senator, who…
Ribadu accuses policemen, soldiers of selling arms to criminals
Our reporter/ The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday accused policemen and soldiers of stealing and selling arms and ammunition from their formation to criminal elements. Ribadu stated…
Israeli foreign minister Katz confirm Sinwar’s death in message to foreign counterpart
In a message to dozens of foreign ministers around the world, Foreign Minister Israel Katz confirms that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed, becoming the first Israeli official to do…
Developing…Israel military is checking possibility it killed Hamas leader Sinwar
The Israeli military said on Thursday that it is investigating the possibility that it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, one of the masterminds of the devastating Oct. 7, 2023…
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Video: How Tinubu threatened Fubara, imposed resolution on him – ex-Rivers commissioner
A former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Chief David Briggs, on Thursday alleged that President Bola Tinubu imposed ‘Abuja resolution’ on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Briggs, in an interview with reporters,…
Police arrest big boy Bayelsa ‘kidnapper’ who advised people to ‘hustle hard and stay safe’ in Abuja
The police in Bayelsa have arrested John Lyon, an alleged kidnapper who operates in the state. Lyon was said to have been arrested on Saturday in the federal capital territory…
Video: Cities thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down transmission stations
By our reporter| Cities across the country were on Wednesday thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down major power stations due to the ongoing nationwide strike. The National Union…
Video: Gunshots in Imo assembly as Speaker removes chief whip, suspends six members
Law and order broke down on Thursday at the Imo State House of Assembly as sporadic gunshots were fired following the suspension of six lawmakers by the Speaker, Paul Emeziem.…
Abdulsalami told President Tinubu the plain truth
By Iliyasu Gadu On June 9, 1998 the day he was to be retired from the army by late Military Head of State General Sani Abacha, fate instead intervened to…
Humanitarian Crises: Why Nigeria needs collective response – UN Rep, Fall
…Identifies Obstacles, Solutions to Humanitarian Interventions Mohamed Malick Fall is the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria. In this exclusive interview, he speaks on the need for a…
Sanwo-Olu, Anyaoku, others pay tribute to Iwuanyanwu
Family, friends and other Nigerians, including the Lagos state governor and a former secretary-general of the Commonwealth, on Wednesday, paid tribute to the late president of the Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide,…
Julius Berger-AFP, Fine Artists collaborate to create memories
Determined to further its goals as a well-rounded company, the furniture production facility of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Abuja Furniture Production, AFP has hosted the Guild of Professional Fine Artists…
Leading Indian businessman Ratan Tata dies aged 86
India has lost one if its most internationally recognisable business magnates, with the death of Ratan Tata. He was 86. Tributes are pouring in for the tycoon, who was hailed…
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