287 kidnapped Kaduna school pupils regain freedom
All the 287 kidnapped pupils of Kuriga school, Kaduna, have been released unharmed. The announcement was made Sunday morning by the governor of the state, Uba Sani. Describing the release…
Obasanjo commends Otti for scrapping pensions for ex-govs
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the payment of pension to former governors and their deputies as outrageous and a daylight robbery, just as he commended Governor Alex Otti…
Naira sustains recovery momentum, trades at N1,431/$1
The naira, for the seventh consecutive day, appreciated at the official window to trade at N1,431/$1 on Friday March 22, 2024. That was the best rate since February 5,…
Nigeria’s public debt now N97trn, says DMO
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N97.34 trillion in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023. In a statement on Friday, DMO said the…
Terrorism: Military declares Simon Ekpa, Bello Turji, Ado Aliero, 94 others wanted
In a decisive move to curb violent extremism, the Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared 97 individuals wanted. The list includes suspected terrorists, insurgents, and others linked to violent…
Death toll from Moscow attack hits 115 as ISIS claims responsibility
The number of deaths in the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, the Russian capital, has reached 155 according to reports by local media. The Investigative Committee…
Uganda president appoints son as head of military
President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, has appointed Muhoozi Kainerugaba, his son, as chief of the defence forces. Kainerugaba’s promotion was announced on Friday, raising concerns that Museveni is grooming…
Ace highlife singer Godwin Kabaka dies
Godwin ‘Kabaka’ Opara, the ace Nigerian highlife singer, has died. Derda Promotions, Kabaka’s record label, announced his demise in a statement on Friday. Ammarachi Anyanwu, the chief operating officer…
Abure alleges money was stolen during NLC invasion of LP HQ
Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure has claimed that money meant for the payment of workers’ salaries went missing, when the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) picketed its…
SMES need business-friendly loans, says, NICA
By Taiwo Osho Nigeria’s statutory body for the control, supervision, and regulation of the credit management profession, the National Institute of Credit Administration, has said availability of loans with low…
