Naira Appreciates Further to N1,452.79/$ at Official Market

The Naira on Monday appreciated further at the official foreign exchange market, trading at N1,452.79 to the dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the Naira gained N5.16 compared with Friday’s rate of N1,457.95. This represents a 0.35 per

by News Editor

October 28, 2025

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‘Stay Away from Lagos’: Police Warn Sowore Over Planned Protest

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has warned activist Omoyele Sowore and others against mobilising protests over recent demolitions in the state. Jimoh gave the warning while addressing newsmen in Iyana-Oworo axis of the Third Mainland bridge on Monday

by News Editor

October 27, 2025

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‘Historic Step’: Anioma Group Hails NASS Nod for South-East State

The Anioma State Creation Movement has commended the National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review for unanimously endorsing the creation of a new state in the South East. The movement, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos by its Media Director, Chief

by News Editor

October 27, 2025

Headlines·News

Train Service on Warri–Itakpe Corridor Resumes Wednesday, Says NRC

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the Warri–Itakpe Train Service will resume operations on Wednesday after a temporary suspension of service. The Managing Director, NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, confirmed said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

by News Editor

October 27, 2025

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Okpebholo Warns Contractors: Deliver Quality or Be Sacked

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has vowed to sack incompetent contractors because no contractor paid any bribe to anyone to secure a project under his watch. This is contained in a statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

by News Editor

October 27, 2025

News Update·Headlines·Politics

Wike Sets Condition to Testify in Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has outlined the condition under which he would appear as a witness in the trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Wike disclosed this during

by News Editor

October 26, 2025

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Mascot Kalu Fires Up 2027 Ambition, Says ‘Abia Must Believe Again’

The Former Chief of Staff to Gov. Orji Uzor-Kalu, Sir Mascot Kalu, has formally declared his intention to contest Abia’s 2027 governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. Kalu also pledged to build a government that works for all Abia

by News Editor

October 26, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News

CBN Celebrates Major Win as FATF Clears Nigeria from Money-Laundering Watchlist

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has welcomed the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) formal removal of Nigeria from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, known as the “grey list”. Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, said this in

by News Editor

October 26, 2025

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From Nigeria to the English Bench: Ohanaeze Salutes Justice Margaret Obi’s Feat

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has congratulated Mrs Margaret Obi on her appointment as the first African-born High Court Judge in England and Wales. The congratulatory message is contained in a statement by the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Sen. John Azuta-Mbata and

by News Editor

October 26, 2025

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Tinubu’s Big Test: Justice or Politics in Nnamdi Kanu’s Case?

For a country that prides itself on its democratic tag, Nigeria has an unpleasant penchant for distorting the meaning of justice. The long-drawn trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is a dark pointer to the Nigeria’s unbalanced

by News Editor

October 25, 2025

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Meet Rear Adm. Idi Abbas, Nigeria’s New Chief of Naval Staff

The appointment of Rear Adm. Idi Abbas as the 25th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) brings a wealth of experience, discipline, and professionalism to the leadership of the Nigerian Navy. A seasoned Above Water Warfare specialist, Rear Adm. Abbas has spent more

by News Editor

October 25, 2025

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Tinubu Names New Defence, Army, Navy, Air Chiefs

President Bola Tinubu has replaced the nation’s security leadership to strengthen defence and internal security framework. ‎ ‎This was announced in a statement on Friday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare. ‎

by News Editor

October 24, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News

Forgery Allegation a Smear Tactic, PDP BoT Declares

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations of forgery and signature cloning made by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as false and baseless. This is contained in a statement issued by the BoT

by News Editor

October 24, 2025

Headlines·Politics

New INEC Chief Declares: Credibility of Elections Non-Negotiable

Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has pledged to uphold integrity, transparency and discipline in the management of Nigeria’s electoral process. Amupitan made the pledge during his first meeting with directors of the commission in Abuja on Thursday,.

by News Editor

October 23, 2025

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‘Stop Distracting Gov. Otti’ Abia Monarchs Warn Politicians

The Abia Council of Traditional Rulers has appealed to politicians in the state to stop distracting Gov. Alex Otti and allow him to focus on governance. The appeal is contained in a statement read by the Chairman of the Council, Eze Linus

by News Editor

October 23, 2025

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Naira Appreciates Further to N1,452.79/$ at Official Market

‘Stay Away from Lagos’: Police Warn Sowore Over Planned Protest

‘Historic Step’: Anioma Group Hails NASS Nod for South-East State

Train Service on Warri–Itakpe Corridor Resumes Wednesday, Says NRC

Okpebholo Warns Contractors: Deliver Quality or Be Sacked

Wike Sets Condition to Testify in Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial

Mascot Kalu Fires Up 2027 Ambition, Says ‘Abia Must Believe Again’

CBN Celebrates Major Win as FATF Clears Nigeria from Money-Laundering Watchlist

From Nigeria to the English Bench: Ohanaeze Salutes Justice Margaret Obi’s Feat

Tinubu’s Big Test: Justice or Politics in Nnamdi Kanu’s Case?

Meet Rear Adm. Idi Abbas, Nigeria’s New Chief of Naval Staff

Tinubu Names New Defence, Army, Navy, Air Chiefs

Forgery Allegation a Smear Tactic, PDP BoT Declares

New INEC Chief Declares: Credibility of Elections Non-Negotiable

‘Stop Distracting Gov. Otti’ Abia Monarchs Warn Politicians

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