Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has cancelled his trip to the United State of America and returned to Nigeria. Shettima was scheduled to attend the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. However, in a statement signed by the president’s aide on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, it was confirmed that the Minister of […]
BREAKING: FX crisis: Nigerian Govt to delist Naira from peer-to-peer platforms
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to delist the Naira from all peer-to-peer, P2P, platforms. The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this during a virtual meeting with blockchain stakeholders on Monday. This decision aims to tackle the manipulation of the local currency’s value in the foreign exchange market. The […]
Abia: Get ready to refund Airport Project money, other looted funds – Otti tells Ikpeazu
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has told the immediate past administration in the state, headed by Okezie Ikpeazu, to get ready to return looted funds, including money budgeted for the airport project. Otti, who was reacting to the report of the forensic audit of the state’s accounts, said his administration is not fighting anybody but […]
BREAKING: Nigeria govt reduces electricity tariff for ‘Band A’ Customers
The Federal Government has reduced the electricity tariff for Band A customers. Recall that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), had charged customers with a daily supply of a minimum of 20 hours to pay N225/Kwh. However, under the approved review, Band A customers are now to pay N206.80/Kwh. Ikeja Electric, in a notice to […]
Concerns as gas tanker explosions claim 13 lives, many properties in one week
No fewer than 13 lives, 130 vehicles and an unspecified number of houses have been destroyed in separate gas tanker explosions that occurred in Rivers, Osun and Delta States in the last seven days. DAILY POST reports that tanker explosions have been consistent in the country, leading to loss of several lives and properties. The […]
Wike: ‘I have chosen to be focused under pressure’ – Fubara says no crisis in Rivers
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has declared that there is no crisis in the state. Rather, Fubara said his administration is focused on delivering good governance to the people of Rivers State. He spoke while receiving members of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Fubara […]
EEDC defrauding Southeast, ensure adequate electricity or exit region – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have charged the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, to ensure adequate power supply or vacate the Southeast for others who can light up the region. IPOB accused the EEDC of defrauding people of the Southeast through exorbitant billing and an estimated billing system. This was contained in a statement […]
BREAKING: Real Madrid confirmed LaLiga champions after Barcelona defeat
Real Madrid have been confirmed as LaLiga champions for the 2023–2024 season. This follows Girona’s 4-2 win over Barcelona in the late kick-off. Carlo Ancelotti’s men had defeated Cadiz 3-0 at home, thanks to goals from Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham and Joselu. These results mean Real now have 87 points after 34 fixtures. Barca’s loss […]
Banditry now business venture for govt officials – Gov Radda alleges
The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has alleged that some government officials and security personnel are aiding insecurity, especially, banditry in the country. The governor made the claims on Friday while featuring on Channels Television’s program, Politics Today. The governor added that it has become difficult to end banditry in Nigeria, saying it is now […]
Gunmen kill village head, set house ablaze in Kaduna community
Suspected assasins have killed the 30 years old village head of Marke; Malam Kabiru Mohammed, in Dandamisa Ward, Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Malam Kabiru Mohammed who was turbaned as the village head of Marke in 2018, having sensed the arrival of Gunmen in his domain around 12.30am, on Thursday, ran and hide […]