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BREAKING: Naira appreciates massively against dollar in official, black markets

BREAKING: Naira appreciates massively against dollar in official, black markets

The Naira appreciated massively at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Friday to end the week on a…

2 weeks ago

FG bows to pressure, begins payment of ex-servicemen’s entitlements

The Federal Government began paying the outstanding entitlements of military retirees on Friday, after months of delays despite prior approvals…

2 weeks ago

FG issues warning on new XEC COVID-19 variant as cases spread worldwide

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has urged health authorities to implement heightened alert systems…

2 weeks ago

Customs intercept six rifles, 1,125 live ammunition kidden in garri sacks in Oyo

Operatives of the Joint Border Patrol Team 2 have intercepted six automatic pump-action rifles and 1,125 live cartridges cleverly concealed…

2 weeks ago

Tinubu confirms Shinkafi, cancels Danfulani’s appointment as SMDF Executive Secretary

President Bola Tinubu has rescinded the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals…

2 weeks ago

BREAKING: Renowned Islamic Scholar, Alhaji Muyideen Bello is dead

The Muslim community is in mourning following the death of one of its most esteemed figures, Alhaji Muyideen Bello. Born…

2 weeks ago

Tensions rise in Kano as security operatives block Emir Sanusi from presiding over royal event

Tensions soared in Kano on Friday as security forces blocked the palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, preventing him from…

2 weeks ago

BREAKING: PSC sacks 18 senior police officers, demotes 19 others

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers, including 10 Assistant Superintendents, four Deputy…

2 weeks ago

Controversy over inclusion of Niger Delta in Biafran agenda

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) engaged in a war of words on…

2 weeks ago

29 state governors spend N2tn on travel, allowances, other expenses – Report

A total of 29 state governors spent N1.994 trillion on recurrent expenditures in the first nine months of 2024, covering…

2 weeks ago