The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied rumours that it intends to replace circulating naira banknotes with eNaira digital currency in the future. Mr. Osita Nwanisobi, Director of Corporate Communication at the CBN, issued a statement on Saturday stating that the rumours were false. According to him, the eNaira adoption remark allegedly made during a stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba, …
Chimaroke Nnamani, former governor of Enugu State and current senator, stated that Chiene Chiene, former chairman of the Enugu South Local Government Area, was “swooped upon” during a political meeting because he attempted to collect a rifle from security personnel. However, Chiene revealed on Friday that his family had intervened in the assault he endured and requested that he cease …
Peter Nielsen was sentenced to death by hanging by a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Friday for killing his Nigerian wife and daughter. “I hereby sentence you, Peter Nielsen, to be hung by the neck until you die. Nielsen was convicted of counts one and two of murder on Friday by Justice Bolanle Okikiolu-Ighile. The …
Singapore and the African Union (AU) have developed a mutual recognition framework for digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates. The framework will become operational on May 23, 2022. “To facilitate the resumption of travel between Singapore and African nations, Singapore and the African Union have established a framework for mutual recognition of digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates,” the Africa CDC said in a …
As the rainy season progresses, displaced farmers from the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State are reportedly negotiating with terrorists in order to return home and plant yam and other crops. Despite the fact that the terrorists have consented to the appeal, particularly in Chukuba and neighbouring villages, the farmers are still terrified due to their experience in previous …
Two leaders of the Hausa community in Lagos State have warned their constituents against engaging in any form of protest against the ban of commercial motorcycles commonly known as Okada in six local governments of the state. Thursday evening, our correspondent conducted separate interviews with each leader. One of the leaders, Iliyasu Kira, stated in a telephone interview that no …
Rihanna Fenty, a popular Barbadian singer, and her boyfriend, ASAP Rocky, have welcomed their first child together. TMZ, citing reliable sources, reported that the baby boy was born in Los Angeles on May 13, 2022. The couple’s January announcement that they were expecting their first child together broke the internet. Rihanna was always fashionable during her pregnancy, effortlessly displaying her …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of not prioritising the development of higher education in the country. During an interview on Wednesday, ASUU President Professor Emmanuel Osodeke made this claim. He bemoaned the fact that the government is more concerned with a nonexistent fuel subsidy than with reinvesting in the nation’s universities. More than …
In a suspected jihadist attack in eastern Burkina Faso, eleven soldiers and fifteen gunmen have been killed, according to the army. On Thursday, security and local sources estimated that seven soldiers were killed in an attack on a military unit, while a separate attack on a bus claimed the life of one civilian. However, in a statement issued overnight, the …
According to former President Ricardo Lagos, Chile has enormous renewable energy potential, but it is not fully exploiting it, which could have a severe impact on the country’s copper output and international relations (pictured). “We want to keep Chile as the world’s greatest copper producer,” Lagos said, adding that everyday operations in the country’s main copper mines necessitate the use …
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled a hearing on President Muhammadu Buhari’s lawsuit against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for Thursday, May 19, 2022. The National Assembly was sued by Buhari and Malami in the Supreme Court for violating Section 84 (12) of the Electoral (Amendment) Act, 2022. Unless they resign …
It has been confirmed that Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, would not run for President of Nigeria. Last Monday, a support group acquired and submitted the All Progressives Congress’s N100 million Presidential form for the top banker. According to reports, Adesina met with Mamman Daura, the President’s powerful nephew, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) last week to …
On Tuesday morning, a bomb exploded in Sabon Gari, Fagge Local Government Area, Kano State. The explosion occurred at a school on Aba Road, sending parents scurrying to pick up their children. According to an eyewitness report in a viral video, the detonation was caused by a suicide bomber. As of the time of writing this report, information was still …
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has finalised arrangements to conduct the Nigerian Content Midstream/Downstream Oil and Gas Stakeholders Summit for the first time. The program’s topic, according to a board statement, would be “Maximizing Potential in the Midstream and Downstream Oil and Gas Sector – A Local Content Perspective.” Read Also: 2023: We Will Give Amaechi 90% of …
Barr. Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, declared on Monday that state party delegates would award Rotimi Amaechi, the former minister of transportation, 90 percent of their votes to win the party’s presidential ticket. During Amaechi’s presidential consultative visit to Jalingo, the state capital, the APC chairman made the revelation. El-Sufi expressed …
Unknown gunmen have killed a 45-year-old man Gambo Alhassan Maigini and kidnaped an eight-year-old boy, Khalifa Alhaji T Daguri, in Tarabu village, Kirikasamma Local Government Area of Jigawa State. A family source said the gunmen broke into the house of Daguro on Sunday at about 11:30am and abducted his 36-year-old wife and his eight year-old-son identified as Kalifa. Read Also: EFCC …
Leo Mezie, a well-known Nollywood actor, died at the age of 46. He was born Leonard Chimezie Onyemachi and died on Saturday while recovering after a kidney transplant, according to reports. Chioma Toplis, the actor’s coworker, revealed his death on Monday via her Instagram account. According to Toplis, the actor died in an Abuja hospital. “Actor Leo Mezie is dead,” …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has detained Mr. Ahmed Idris, the serving Accountant General of the Federation, in connection with money laundering and diversion of funds worth N80 billion. Using proxies, family members, and close colleagues, the AGF allegedly raked in the monies through phoney consultancies and other unlawful operations, according to the inquiry. Read Also: Why Poultry Farmers …
As bird flu destroys farms, the federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, has been urging poultry producers across the country, particularly those with 3,000 birds or more, to take out farm insurance. This comes after discontent among impacted farmers over compensation led to secrecy among others. However, for many poultry producers, purchasing insurance to protect their farms is …
The South West Agenda for Asiwaju 2023 (SWAGA ’23) will officially launch its Affiliate, the NORTH CENTRAL AGENDA for ASIWAJU 2023 (NCA) in Kwara State, on Sunday 15th May 2022, as part of efforts to deepen the crusade of hope and better Nigeria being canvassed by a group loyal to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The auspicious ritual in the state …
