The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028, a strategic roadmap aimed at accelerating innovation, deepening financial inclusion, and strengthening […]
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22-Year-Old Man Killed Brutally Murdered By Berom Milita In Bokkos, As Troops Launch Manhunt For Killers (PHOTO)
A 22-year-old man, identified as Zakari Adamu, has been killed by suspected Berom Militia in Dutse Uku Village, Mbar District of Bokkos Local Government Area […]
BREAKING: Ogbomoso Youths Threaten to Shut Down Major Roads Over Abduction of 46 Pupils, Teachers in Oyo
Tension is rising in Ogbomoso following the abduction of 46 pupils and their teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as angry youths […]
Government Does Not Know Everything, Offer Suggestions Instead Of Just Criticising — Wike Tells Nigerians
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has urged Nigerians to draw the government’s attention to issues they believe are wrong and provide solutions rather than only criticising. […]
Oyo school abduction: NUT begins nationwide protest Tuesday
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has announced a nationwide solidarity protest scheduled for Tuesday over the abduction of teachers and students from schools in […]
“We Want to Talk to Govt Only” — Oyo School Kidnappers Reject Family Negotiations
The kidnappers holding the principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, have reportedly refused to […]
Gunmen kill two, abduct 30 travellers in Kogi
Gunmen have killed two people and abducted 30 travellers in Ayegunle Bunu, Kabba-Bunu LGA of Kogi state, in a fresh attack that has heightened security […]
EFCC presents fifth witness against ex-power minister in ongoing probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday presented its fifth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Olu Agunloye, former minister of power […]
Efficient payment system key to lifting Nigerians out of poverty, says Cardoso
Olayemi Cardoso, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that an efficient payment system remains one of the quickest ways to […]
“Shot With AK-47” — Five Police Officers Charged In Delta Over Alleged Murder Of 28-Year-Old Oghenememe Ogidi, Failure To Rush Him To Hospital
Five police officers have been charged before the High Court of Delta State, sitting in the Asaba Judicial Division, over the alleged murder of a […]
“Illegal Pharmacy Operation” — Court Sentences Woman To Eight Years In Prison For Running Unregistered Pharmacies In Calabar
The Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has sentenced Ezea Isidora Kamchukwube, a female, to 8 years imprisonment over the illegal operation of a pharmacy […]
“No Protest Planned” — Kwankwaso Dismisses Social Media Claims, Says NDC Believes Ballot Box Remains Path To Change
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Vice Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging plans to stage protests […]
Dismissed ASP Nuhu Usman, others arraigned, remanded in Delta prison over killing of Mene Ogidi
Nuhu Usman, a dismissed assistant superintendent of police (ASP) and members of his team have been remanded at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre in Delta State […]
“ADC Primaries Massively Rigged For Atiku” — Babachir Lawal Dumps Party, Says He Won’t Join Alleged 2027 Rigging Machine
Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing the party’s recent […]
Adeleke approves ₦204m death benefits for families of deceased workers
Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of ₦204.3 million in death benefits to the families of civil servants who died while in active service […]
Troops rescue 23 kidnap victims in Kogi
Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 kidnapped passengers following an attack by suspected bandits along the Ayegunle–Bunu road in […]
JUST IN: Babachir Lawal dumps ADC, accuses Atiku of rigging primaries
Babachir Lawal, a former secretary to the government of the federation, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Monday, […]
NUPRC workers embark on nationwide strike over ‘foreign training dispute’
Details have emerged on why workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff […]
“CBN Must Remove Her From Blacklist” — Court Restores Blessing’s Financial Sector Eligibility, Faults CBN, Fidelity Bank Over Lack Of Due Process
Hon. Justice Zaynab Bashir of the National Industrial Court, Portharcourt Judicial Division has ordered that the Central Bank of Nigeria to immediately remove the name […]
“Do Not Manipulate 2027 Elections” — Igbo Agenda Dialogue Warns INEC, Security Agencies, Politicians Against Plunging Nigeria Into Crisis
A pro-democracy and non-partisan socio-political organisation, the Igbo Agenda Dialogue, has warned that any attempt to manipulate the 2027 general elections could plunge Nigeria into […]