Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Tuesday clarified that the ₦100 and ₦200 notes remain legal tender and have not been withdrawn from circulation. Speaking after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, Cardoso said the apparent scarcity of lower-denomination notes was largely...
By NGOBUA JOHNNIE, Abuja
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the proposed Social Media Shutdown Bill before the National Assembly, alleging that it reflects the President Bola Tinubu led administration’s lack of confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the remarks in a post shared on...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected allegations by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that the Service-Wide Vote (SWV) in the 2026 federal budget was designed to finance President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja,...
Court rejects Sowore’s bid to tender uncertified documents in trial for alleged defamation of Tinubu
Court rejects Sowore’s bid to tender uncertified documents in trial for alleged defamation of Tinubu
Justice Mohammed Garuba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bid by online publisher and presidential candidate of the of the African Alliance Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, to tender uncertified documents in his trial for allegedly defaming President Bola Tinubu. The Judge on Wednesday refused...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday disclosed that he held talks with the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Egloff, on strengthening cooperation in key sectors critical to Nigeria’s development. Obi made this known in a post shared on his official X handle, where he...
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has officially flagged off the 2026 rainy season farming campaign, unveiling a major fertilizer subsidy that will see farmers purchase a bag of NPK fertilizer for ₦20,000, significantly below the prevailing market price of ₦38,000. The launch ceremony took place in Bununu, headquarters...
The recent decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5% comes at a pivotal time for Nigeria’s economy. As the nation navigates the complex interplay of domestic resilience and global uncertainties, the choice to retain the MPR reflects a careful balancing...
Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has confirmed the elimination of Abu Salim al-Barnawi, a notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP raid commander turned chief photographer and propaganda operative, during the failed terrorist attack on a military location last week. Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Captain...
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has approved a downward review of fees for the assessment and ranking of textbooks, a move aimed at easing the financial burden on publishers and authors ahead of the implementation of the Federal Government’s National Textbook Ranking System. The review was...
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Veteran English official Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from professional football officiating, bringing an end to an illustrious career that spanned more than two decades at the highest level of the game. Taylor confirmed his decision on Tuesday, describing his time as one of football’s leading referees as...
House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has criticised several Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for failing to honour its summons. The committee expressed its displeasure after Tuesday’s plenary, saying the absence of key officials was slowing down its investigation. Lawmakers also...
Chelsea have completed the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a British record and club record £117 million deal, with the England international signing a contract until June 2032. The agreement also includes the option of a further year. The Blues beat off strong interest from Arsenal...
The Federal Government has commended the Kano State Government for its sustained investment in education, describing the recruitment of thousands of teachers and expansion of learning infrastructure as a major boost to human capital development and quality education. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, gave the commendation on...
Lionel Messi has spoken publicly for the first time after Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, describing the loss as deeply painful. In an emotional Instagram post on Monday, the Argentina captain wrote, “The pain is immense and it’s going to take a long...
House of Representatives has called for a detailed investigation into the deaths, losses and abandoned properties of Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to strengthen diplomatic efforts and legal action to protect Nigerians living in South Africa and seek compensation...
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed Army Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed Mykhailo Drapaty as his replacement after days of protests over changes in the country’s military leadership. Syrsky, 60, had led Ukraine’s armed forces since 2024 and played a key role in defending Kyiv during Russia’s full-scale invasion...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has formally decorated thirty (30) senior officers recently elevated to the ranks of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) and Commissioner of Police (CP). The ceremony, held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, marks the formal decoration of officers...
Spain’s World Cup-winning team received a heroes’ welcome in Madrid on Monday as an estimated two million fans lined the streets to celebrate their second FIFA World Cup triumph. The players travelled through the city on an open-top bus before arriving at Cibeles Square, where thousands of supporters cheered...
Lately, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria, (CIPSMN), the umbrella body of practicing and aspiring practitioners has been in the news. Sadly, for the wrong reasons. Somehow, this position has been further strengthened by the generality of those in the profession and technocrats in other...