Insecurity: Why MPC must target the real enemy despite macroeconomic tailwinds, by Blaise Udunze
Insecurity: Why MPC must target the real enemy despite macroeconomic tailwinds By Blaise Udunze Obviously, one would say that the macroeconomic indicators are finally pointing in the right direction,…
FIRS replies Atiku, defends Xpress Payments engagement
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of the appointment of Xpress Payment Solutions Limited as one of the platforms under its Treasury…
Wife allegedly stabs husband to death 3 days after wedding
A newlywed groom, Abubakar Abdulkarim, popularly known as Dan Gaske, has allegedly been stabbed to death by his wife just three days after their wedding in Jibia town, Jibia Local…
Reggae star, Jimmy Cliff, dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island’s rhythmic music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday. He was 81. The family…
CBN proposes five-year ban on repeat dud cheque issuers
The Central Bank of Nigeria has proposed stricter sanctions for individuals who repeatedly issue dud cheques, including an automatic five-year ban each time a repeat offence occurs. The measure is…
Oshiomhole says Atiku failure to fix PDP proves inability to govern Nigeria
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north and ex-national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar lacks the competence to govern Nigeria. Oshiomhole’s comments came…
Ghana police hand over suspect wanted over killing of FRSC officer, daughter
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has taken custody of Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun, the fugitive wanted for the alleged abduction and murder of Lasisi Funmilayo, an officer of the Federal…
UK rejects FG’s request for Ekweremadu to complete prison term in Nigeria
The UK Government has turned down a request by Nigeria to return former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, to complete his prison term for organ trafficking in Nigeria, The…
NUC clamps down on degree mills, sale of honorary doctorate titles
The Nigerian Universities Commission said it has uncovered 32 fake entities fraudulently selling honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria. The development comes as the commission issued a stern warning to universities…
South-west governors launch regional security fund, demand state police
Governors of the six south-west states met in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, on Monday and agreed to set up a south west security fund (SWSF). The meeting was…
