Reps want enhanced security in coastal areas of Akwa Ibom
The House of Representatives has called for deployment of additional security personnel to coastal areas in Akwa Ibom state, to check the activities of pirates and armed robbers in the area. This followed the adoption of a motion, by Rep….
Kaduna Governorship Election: INEC rejects own documents
The Independent National Electoral Commission (lNEC) on Wednesday objected the adoption of the deposition made by one of its staff who appeared as witness before the Governorship Election Petition Court in Kaduna. The witness, Mr Bonet Gwaza, a Senior System…
Senate assures Turkey of sustained bilateral relations with Nigeria
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, assured the Turkish Government of Nigeria’s readiness to sustain the bilateral agreement reached between Nigeria and Turkey. According to him, the agreements are on education, health, and military collaboration to fight terrorism…
PDP Demands Probe, Says Uzodinma Abandoned Imo Since Tinubu’s Inauguration
The People Democratic Party, PDP, has described as unfortunate the inability of Governor Hope Uzodinma to stem the rising insecurity in the state. Report has it that the spokesman for the Imo PDP 2023 gubernatorial campaign, Barr. Gozie Nwachukwu, made…
Girl lures man to Osun, robs him of N1.5m – Police
The Police Command in Osun has arrested a 17-year-old girl who allegedly lured her victim from Lagos to Osun, through the social media. The Command Spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, made this known on Tuesday in Osogbo. Opalola said the victim…
Nigeria Repays $500m Eurobond Debt – DMO
The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office, DMO, has redeemed a $500 million Eurobond on its due date on July 12, 2023. Report has it that the DMO disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement on its website. In…
Customs boss visits NSA, seeks support on border security
The Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi on Wednesday in Abuja, sought support of the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to tackle Nigeria’s border security. Adeniyi in a statement issued by the Customs National Public Relations Officer, Chief…
Naira gains at investors, exporters’ window
The Naira on Wednesday appreciated against the dollar, exchanging at N782.49 at the investors and exporters window. The Naira gained by 0.75 per cent when compared with N788.42 for which it exchanged for the dollar on Tuesday. The open indicative…
Subsidy removal: I’m coming with palliatives to put smiles on Nigerians -Tinubu
Against the backdrop of the hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy, President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to wait patiently and believe in his administration as he promised to come up with palliatives that will put smiles…
NYSC certified Mbah’s certificate, INEC witness tells tribunal
A subpoenaed witness from the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) called by the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Chijioke Edeoga, on Tuesday told the Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Enugu that the National Youth Service Corps…