The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has finally bowed to pressure after it extended the deadline for the exchange of old naira notes for new notes till February 10. The
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The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has cautioned residents of the state against actions that could mar this year’s general elections. The security
A week after an Itakpe-Warri train derailed in Kogi, another train on Friday derailed in the Federal Capital Territory, leaving many passengers stranded. It was reported that the Abuja-Kaduna Train
Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has noted that bad leadership in the country is currently breeding poverty, hunger and insecurity. He stated this at his
Former Nigerian ambassador to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Hassan Jika Ardo, has expressed sadness at the pitiable condition of pensioners in Taraba State. Ardo, who is also a
Brigadier General Mohammed Buba-Marwa (rtd), chairman and chief executive officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), reported that in Kano State in 2022, the agency had confiscated nine
Some health experts have enjoined Nigerian women to adequately breastfeed their babies to prevent frequent visits to the hospital. The experts advised women of childbearing age to always look for
Pope Francis has urged Catholic bishops who support laws criminalising homosexuality to welcome LGBTQ individuals into the church, calling such laws “unjust.” On Tuesday, Francis told The Associated Press, “being
The immediate past Governor of Adamawa State, Senator Jibrilla Bindow, has confirmed his resignation from the All Progressives Congress, APC. Bindow, who was Senator for Adamawa North District from 2011
Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has declared Wednesday, a work-free day to enable civil servants to get their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,
Operators of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in Kaduna have started rejecting old naira notes ahead of the January 31 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. It was
The Lagos State University, LASU, has released fifteen new dress codes considered indecent for its students on campus. The management also ordered lecturers to ensure that no students are allowed
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ijesaland has been accused of destroying the campaign billboards of Gideon Aloba. Aloba is the Labour Party candidate for the Ijesa South Federal Constituency
Two persons died in a pit toilet at Sabon Gari Market in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State on Saturday while opening up the chamber for easy use. The
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has condemned the suspension of some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members. The governor spoke on Saturday at a party campaign in Khana Local Government. Wike attacked
Following the January 31, 2023 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to deposit all old notes, residents, especially businessmen and women across Kaduna State, have started rejecting
Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of two females among the six pupils that were abducted at LEA Primary School, Alwaza Village, Doma Local Government Area of the
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a cluster of cannabis syndicates operating in the Opuje forest in Edo State. The warehouses and tents storing over 317,417 kilograms
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr Echeng Echeng has met with the management and leadership of the Students Union Government, SUG, of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The meeting was
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday said banks would be working on Saturdays to receive the old Naira notes from customers. Mr Kama Ukpai, leader of the CBN
