FG says no ransom paid for release of Kaduna schoolchildren
The federal government has shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the release, weekend, of the 137 schoolchildren kidnapped from Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State,…
Israel rejects UN security council ceasefire resolution on Gaza
The United Nations security council has passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group. The new resolution was adopted on Monday after…
CBN sells FX to BDCs at N1,251/$
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the second tranche of sales of foreign exchange (FX) to bureau de change (BDC) operators. CBN disclosed this in a circular…
Coronation Group, Access Holdings, Safaricom, M-PESA Africa partner to explore remittances
A transformative collaboration aimed at broadening access to remittances across Africa has been forged among Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom Plc and M-PESA Africa (the parties) as the parties…
FG invites Gumi for questioning over comments on bandits’ activities
The federal government says Ahmad Gumi, the Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, has been invited for questioning over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. Mohammed Idris, minister…
NSA confirms escape of Binance executive, says officials responsible for custody arrested
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed the escape of Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Binance regional manager for Africa. A statement by Zakari Mijinyawa, head of strategic…
CVA 2024: Voting begins in search for Best Value-for-Money Brands
BrandXchange kicks off the search for Best Value-for-Money Brands in 2024 with the opening of the consumers value awards website: www.consumersvalueawards.com for consumers to vote for brands nominated by consumers. This…
Arase questions CPs competence amid cops killings
The Police Service Commission has questioned the competence of the Commissioners of Police in Delta and Imo states, following a wave of assaults against police officers in the country.…
Aiyedatiwa, Akinterinwa camps clash over billboards destruction claims
The Wale Akinterinwa Campaign Organisation, on Sunday, raised the alarm over the destruction of the billboards of its principal, Wale Akinterinwa, by suspected political thugs. This is coming a few…
Tinubu bans birthday advertorials, opts for quiet celebration
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who will turn 72 on Friday, March 29, 2024, has said he wants a quiet celebration. In a statement that Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to…
