Simon Ekpa’s arrest reduces tension in Southeast – Chief of Defence Staff Musa
Tension in the Southeast has greatly reduced since the arrest of Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. This was disclosed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, while appearing…
Practicing PR without certification may attract jail term — NIPR
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has declared that practicing public relations under any guise without NIPR certification is a criminal offense, punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both. NIPR…
CBN fines 9 banks N150m each over scarcity of cash in ATMs
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has issued fines to at least nine Deposit Money Banks for failing to ensure cash availability via automated teller machines, ATMs, during the festive…
2027: Seyi Tinubu can be next Lagos governor – Minister of Youth Development
The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi to become the next governor of Lagos State. Olawande said Seyi Tinubu is well-qualified to govern…
South Korea’s impeached president receives pay rise amid controversy
South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol will receive a 3% salary increase despite being impeached by parliament for declaring martial law in December. The raise brings his annual pay…
Wike bans used items markets, scavenging in FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has banned used items markets, popularly known as ‘Panteka’, in the FCT for two weeks. Wike said the ban on Panteka…
Court sacks pro-Wike Rivers PDP chairman
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday sacked Chukwuemeka Aaron, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state. Chukwuemeka is a loyalist of…
Indiscriminate waivers: NASS sets up panel to probe N4trn revenue shortfall
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has constituted a special committee to probe a shortfall of over N4 trillion revenue due to indiscriminate waivers by agencies of government. The…
Influx of bandits: Afenifere asks govs to beef up security in South-West
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has called on governments in the South-West to beef up security in the region. The call followed reports of the influx of bandits…
‘Even inside airports, no security’ – Igboho speaks on why Nigeria should breakup
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has lamented that there is no security in Nigerian airports, justifying why the country should break up. Igboho disclosed this…