Naira appreciates to N1,419/$ at official market
The naira appreciated at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the country’s official window, on Monday. Naira rose by 1.06 percent to close at N1,419.86 to a dollar…
AFCON: Osimhen doubtful for South Africa clash after suffering ‘abdominal discomfort’
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is battling abdominal discomfort ahead of the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash against South Africa. Babafemi Raji, the Super Eagles media…
JUST IN: Slain Kwara monarch’s abducted wife regains freedom
The wife of the slain Olukoro of Koro Ekiti in Kwara State, Oba Segun Aremu-Cole and two others who were kidnapped have reportedly regained their freedom. They were said…
13 passengers abducted from two Abuja-bound buses in Kogi
At least 13 passengers have been abducted by gunmen in Kogi state. The passengers, who were said to have been travelling from the south-east to Abuja, were kidnapped in…
EFCC freezes N3bn traced to Sirika’s brother’s account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday quizzed Abubakar Ahmad Sirika over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud in the Federal Ministry of Aviation. Abubakar is the brother…
NAFDAC begins enforcement of ban on alcoholic drinks in sachets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced the enforcement of the ban on the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of alcoholic beverages…
King Charles diagnosed with cancer – Buckingham Palace
King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and is suspending his public engagements to undergo treatment, casting a shadow over a busy reign that began…
EFCC arrests pastor for N1.3bn fraud, duping church members
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, for defrauding church members…
JUST IN: Veteran dramatist, Jimi Solanke dies at 81
Renowned cultural icon, dramatist, folk singer, playwright and poet, Jimi Solanke has died aged 82. He passed on in the early hours of today, Monday, February 5 during a brief…
Ooni of Ife expresses fear EFCC boss may not last in office
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has predicted that chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, may not last long in office. The first-class…
