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  • February 20, 2023

Deji of Akure installs NIMASA DG as “BAATONA” of Akure Kingdom, Minister react

It is an Appreciation of His Contribution to National Development – Honourable Minister of State Transportation  The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II has installed the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime…

Islamic Group, MURIC asks Nigerian Govt to probe Alleged ‘Smuggling’ of N50bn new notes from CBN by Melaye, others

A civic group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called on Nigerian authorities to investigate a report that the presidential spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Dino Melaye and others ‘smuggled out’ N50…


CBN clarifies use of existing cards as Nigeria’s national payment card comes on board

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) recently launched the National Domestic Card Scheme, ‘AfriGo’ to transform the Nigerian payment system and deepen cashless payment across the country. The…

Oyo Indigene, Ridwan Oyekola ‘Scorpion’ to defend super FeatherWeight title in Japan

The Ibadan-born Nigerian boxer, Ridwan “Scorpion” Oyekola is going to be defending his Super-featherweight title tomorrow night in Japan. Recall that the Nigerian World Boxing Federation (WBF) Super Featherweight Champion, Ridwan ‘Scorpion’ Oyekola won his…

I will dismantle ‘Structure’ holding Nigeria captive, Obi speaks at Chatham House

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, in a visit to Chatham House, vowed to dismantle the “structure” holding Nigeria captive and preventing the nation from advancement and progressive development. Obi, a…

Nigerian lady dies in auto crash 13 days to her wedding

A Nigerian lady identified as Kulu Hauwa’u Adam Usman Alaket, has died 13 days to her wedding. According to her cousin, Hauwa died in a motor accident on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Bokkos Local Government…

Big Brother Titans begins today; 5 things to know

The first season of Big Brother Titans gets underway today with viewers across the African continent set to be tuned in for the maiden instalment of the TV reality show. The show is a fusion…

How I’ll address ethnic agitations, Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has explained how he plans to address the scourge of ethnic agitations in the country, if elected Nigeria’s president in the February 25 election. Obi made…

I’ll recruit Nigerian youths into military, police, pay them insurance cover, Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he will recruit Nigerian youths into the military and police to secure the country if elected on February 25. Mr Obi said he will recruit…

Dapo Abiodun cautions Nigerians against beating drums of war

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has issued a call on his fellow citizens of Nigeria to refrain from engaging in behaviour that could incite a civil war in the country. Gov. Dapo Abiodun,…