DPO Slumps, Dies In Office

  The Divisional Police Officer of Jahun Local Government Area, Jigawa State, SP Abubakar Musa has slumped and died in his office. Spokesman of the State police command, DSP. Lawan…

PDP campaign to Tinubu: Nigerians have rejected you — concede defeat before polls

  The presidential campaign council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Nigerians have “rejected” Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP campaign asked…

Property destroyed as gunmen attack campaign office of reps spokesperson in Abia

  Gunmen have reportedly attacked the office of Benjamin Kalu, spokesperson of the house of representatives, located in Uzuakoli, Bende LGA of Abia state. Confirming the development to journalists on…

Obi in Borno: We have big plans to pull the north out of poverty

  Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), says if elected, his administration will ensure significant developmental projects are channelled to the north. Speaking on Saturday at a…

Uzodimma Reassures LG Liaison Officers Of Security In Forthcoming Elections

  Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, on Saturday, reassured government liaison officers across the 27 local government areas (LGAs) of the state amid security concerns ahead of the forthcoming general…

Three die in fresh US shooting

  Three people were shot dead Saturday and four others injured at a luxury home near Beverly Hills, at what US police described as a gathering at a short-term rental…

No Good News For Those Seeking Extension — Emefiele Insists on January 31 Deadline for Old Notes

  Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has said that the federal government will not rescind the deadline for the expiration of old notes. Emefiele, addressing…

INEC Extends PVC Collection Again

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has extended the collection of the Permanent Voter Cards by one week. This was disclosed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and…

Naira redesign targets corrupt persons, terror financiers – Buhari

  President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, said the government’s currency swap is not meant to target innocent citizens but corrupt persons and terror financiers hoarding illicit monies. He also assured…

Be decisive on fuel crisis, Jerry Gana tells Buhari

  Former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, has asked the Federal Government to put an end to the ongoing fuel shortages and price hikes in the country. Gana said…

Disregard poison rumour about Nnamdi Kanu – Family

  The family of the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has urged members of the public, to discountenance the voice note circulating in…

Old Notes: Atiku Calls For Extension, Says Jan. 31 Deadline Will Cause Heavy Discomfort

  The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called for extension of deadline by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to phase out old naira…

CBN Under Statutory Obligation To Redeem Old Banknotes After January 31, NBA Writes Emefiele

  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) says the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is under statutory obligation to redeem the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes after the January 31…

Ganduje asks Buhari to postpone Kano visit over ‘hardship’ caused by naira redesign

  Abdullahi Ganduje, Kano governor, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to postpone his planned visit to the state due to security concerns and complaints from locals about difficulty in obtaining…

Tribunal: Protesters barricade Osun roads, CP convoy blocked

  Some major roads in Osogbo and Ilesa were on Saturday blocked by protesters, said to be displeased with the decision of the Election Petition Tribunal that sacked Senator Ademola…