The Economic Community of West African States, on Wednesday, said the military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are fuelling insecurity in the region. The ECOWAS Commission President, Omar Touray, made this known in his welcoming statement at the 51st Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at Ministerial Level in Abuja…
A Federal High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja has given an order freezing 24 Kano State Bank Accounts, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), over the alleged illegal demolition of Filin Shops. The presiding Judge, Justice E.A Ekwo, also directed the Kano State Government to appear before the court on…
Britain’s ruling Conservative party was in disarray Wednesday after its immigration minister quit over legislation regarding sending migrants to Rwanda as hardliners turned the screw on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The UK leader’s position looked increasingly vulnerable after Robert Jenrick said he had resigned due to “strong disagreements with the direction” of the government’s policy…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has released an application portal for its Presidential Conditional Grant for Nano Businesses under the Presidential Palliative Program. The scheme offers a grant of N50,000.00 per beneficiary, aiming to support one million nano businesses across the 774 local government areas. The Federal government will collaborate with State Governments, Honourable Ministers,…
The Borno State command of the Nigeria Police Force reported the successful defusal of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the entrance of the University of Maiduguri. This was confirmed by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Nahum Daso, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri on Tuesday….
In a jubilant atmosphere that echoed hope and promise, thousands of residents in Kogi State erupted in joy as President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Renewed Hope Grant for the Vulnerable Groups, a beacon of optimism for the poorest of the poor. The ceremony, graced by dignitaries, radiated a sense of renewed commitment to the welfare…
As of today, Wednesday 6th December, 2023, the Black Market exchange rate for Euros to Naira in Lagos, Nigeria, has been unveiled. The local currency, commonly referred to as abokiFx, began the day at ₦1257.00 per €1 at the parallel market. Euro To Naira (EUR to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today EURO TO NAIRA…
French DJ and producer David Guetta lauds Ayra Starr, dubbing her the emerging equivalent of Rihanna in the music scenes of London and Los Angeles. In an exclusive interview with Cool FM Nigeria, Guetta expressed admiration for Oyinkansola Aderibigbe popularly known as Ayra Starr, applauding her distinctive vibe and rich cultural background. He further acknowledged…
Some Namibians have been left outraged after news that President Hage Geingob’s four children joined the government’s delegation to the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. In the Namibia’s delegation list, the president’s children were confirmed to be among the six members of his family who made the trip. Though the President Geingob’s office confirmed his…
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB will after over two years of extraordinary rendition and solitary confinement under the custody of the Department of State Service DSS his fate decided by the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja. The IPOB’s leader was on June, 27th of July 2021 arrested…
