The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has said that the apex bank under him took the bold step of floating the Naira in the foreign exchange market in order to bring the official exchange rate closer to market reality. About three CBN Governors before Cardoso had toyed with the floatation option…
Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, recently opened up about his role in mediating with bandits and addressing the increasing insecurity in Northern Nigeria. In an interview, he shared his experiences negotiating with bandits and offered insights on how to handle the persistent issue of banditry and terrorism ravaging the region. Rising Banditry: The Root…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend federal allocations to states that have not conducted credible local government elections. On October 5, local elections took place in several states, including Rivers, Benue, Akwa Ibom, and Jigawa. However, many other states have yet to hold such elections while still…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that over 500 Nigerian citizens have registered with the Nigerian mission in Lebanon for evacuation back to the country. Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, the ministry’s spokesperson, disclosed this in Abuja on Sunday. He said approximately 2,000 Nigerian citizens reside in Lebanon, although most have not expressed willingness to return…
Kellyrae, Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, has been crowned winner of the reality tv show Kellyrae was announced with on the 71st day of the show. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, host of the show, announced the winner on Sunday. The eight housemates who made it to the finals were Soj, Anita, Nelly, Onyeka, Wanni, Victoria…
Brighton came from two goals down to beat Tottenham in a Premier League thriller on Sunday. Spurs looked to be heading to a sixth successive victory in all competitions as they deservedly led 2-0 after 37 minutes. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring with his sixth goal in six games when he timed his run perfectly…
Victor Osimhen has been left out of Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya. In the list released on Saturday, Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen omitted Osimhen due to injury concerns but named in-form Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman in the 23-man squad. The list contains regulars like skipper William Ekong,…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in 23 newly elected local government chairmen in Rivers State. The exercise held at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Sunday, comes a day after the Rivers State Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC) conducted an election at the grassroots. The event…
What would be better described as uncertainty is currently trailing the condition and safety of famous Anambra-born spiritual leader, Onyebuchi Okocha (popularly known as Onyeze Jesus), following the demand of a whopping sum of two hundred million naira (₦200,000,000) as ransom for his release by his captors. According to reports, the demand, which is coming…
A former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has thrown his weight behind governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Dokubo claimed that soldiers sent by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, were flying over his house. This comes on the day when the local government chairmanship polls were conducted in Rivers…
