Many fuel stations within the Abuja metropolis of the Federal Capital Territory have adjusted pump prices to between N180 and N285 per litre. Our correspondent observed that queues had returned to many filling stations, especially within the central business district of the FCT. While queues were noticed at NNPC filling stations, other stations were shutContinue reading “Fuel Pump Price Hits N285 In FCT”
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CBN Directs Banks To Accept Deposits Beyond Cashless Policy Limit
As part of efforts to ensure full compliance with the Naira redesign deadline, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to accept cash deposits beyond cashless policy threshold. Osita Nwanisobi, director, corporate communications department of the CBN disclosed this on Thursday on the occasion of the CBN’s special day at the ongoing 2022 LagosContinue reading “CBN Directs Banks To Accept Deposits Beyond Cashless Policy Limit”
UK Deputy High Commissioner Lays Wreath At Yaba Cemetery To Mark Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth of Nations member states since the end of the First World War to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Remembrance Day is observed on November 11th in most countries to recall the end of hostilities of WorldContinue reading “UK Deputy High Commissioner Lays Wreath At Yaba Cemetery To Mark Remembrance Day”
Pressure On Kwankwaso To Step Down For Atiku
Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, Saturday Telegraph has gathered that leaders in the Northern part of the country have moved to ensure that the region presents a consensus presidential candidate. Sources in the know told our correspondent in separate chats that many leaders in the North are favourably disposed to the candidature of formerContinue reading “Pressure On Kwankwaso To Step Down For Atiku”
Adetutu Adedokun: Engagement Photos Of DSS Staff Who Plunged Into Lagos Lagoon
Lady who plunged into Lagos Lagoon identified as bride-to-be who worked at the Department of State Security The young lady who plunged into the Lagos Lagoon on Thursday, November 10, has been identified as Adetutu Adedokun, an unarmed combat instructor with the Department of State Security. Recall that LIB had reported that the young ladyContinue reading “Adetutu Adedokun: Engagement Photos Of DSS Staff Who Plunged Into Lagos Lagoon”
Angolan high-ranking military official jailed for fraud, embezzlement
Angolan major Pedro Lussati was sentenced today to 14 years in prison and a further 100 days after he was found guilty of embezzlement, fraud in transporting currency abroad and money laundering. According to the judge, it was proven in the trial that Pedro Lussati committed the crimes of embezzlement, by adulterating and inflating salaryContinue reading “Angolan high-ranking military official jailed for fraud, embezzlement”
Atiku Welcomes Wike Camp’s Peace Overtures
Press Statement (Nov. 10th, 2022) The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar welcomes reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and his group are favourably disposed to the resolution of the issues with the PDP candidate. Atiku Abubakar also expresses his commitment to aContinue reading “Atiku Welcomes Wike Camp’s Peace Overtures”
Two abducted clerics regain freedom
Jos – The kidnapped Pastor Nuhu Bakwa and his friend have regained their freedom after the payment of ransom to their abductors. The duo were released at about the same time and at the same spot where they were abducted at Mararaba Jema’a area of Jos South local government area of Plateau State. Recall thatContinue reading “Two abducted clerics regain freedom”
Allah determines who becomes President — Imam Onike
The chief Missioner, Nasrul-lah-il-Fatih Society, Sheikh AbduAzeez Onike has expressed hope that the next election will give birth to a greater Nigeria. In a chat with Vanguard, Sheikh Onike said there will be a successful transition to a new democratic government. Excerpts: Kindly share your candid expectation on the forthcoming 2023 General Elections? Muslims are alwaysContinue reading “Allah determines who becomes President — Imam Onike”
Terror Alert: We’ve Restored Confidence, Hope In Abuja, Environs – IGP
Terror Alert: We’ve restored confidence, hope in Abuja, environs – IGP The IGP says some arrests have been made in connection to the security threats in Abuja and its environs and that the suspects would soon be charged to court. The Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, says security agencies have successfully restored confidence andContinue reading “Terror Alert: We’ve Restored Confidence, Hope In Abuja, Environs – IGP”
Soludo’s Tax Policies Choking — Schools, Traders Protest
The tax policies of the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has come under intense focus again. DAILY POST reports that last Friday, there was pandemonium at Kings Planet International School as gun wielding security operatives invaded the school, on the pretext of enforcing tax payment. Also, foodstuff traders in Awka have protested theContinue reading “Soludo’s Tax Policies Choking — Schools, Traders Protest”
Traders Lose As Naira Rebounds To 720/Dollar
The naira has rebounded by 20.8 per cent to 720/dollar at the parallel market, findings by The PUNCH have shown. The development came two weeks after the local currency came under severe pressure at the black market, following the announcement by the Federal Government to redesign the naira. The naira which fell consistently throughout last weekContinue reading “Traders Lose As Naira Rebounds To 720/Dollar”
Shettima To Nigerians: Be Prepared For Tough Time In 2023
The vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to brace up for a tough time in 2023. Shettima dropped the hint on Thursday in Abuja at an event organised by APC Professionals Forum with the theme, ‘Dissecting the Asiwaju Manifesto’. He warned that the country would goContinue reading “Shettima To Nigerians: Be Prepared For Tough Time In 2023”
Nigerians Should Vote Who They Like From Whichever Party
President Muhammadu Buhari said “Nigerians should vote for whoever they like from whichever party” during the 2023 general election. The president stated this on Wednesday while speaking to newsmen in London. The president also assured that no politician will be allowed to intimidate Nigerians. Speaking on the 2023 elections, Buhari said: “Nigerians should vote forContinue reading “Nigerians Should Vote Who They Like From Whichever Party”
Atiku: I Don’t Think APC Will Survive After 2023
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said the All Progressives Congress will not survive after the 2023 general elections. The former vice-president made the remark during the inauguration of the National Youth Campaign Council, led by the Osun State Governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who was represented by former National YouthContinue reading “Atiku: I Don’t Think APC Will Survive After 2023”
U.S. Inflation Drops To 7.7% In October
U.S. inflation eased to 7.7% in October, raising hopes that high prices have begun to slow down Consumer price increases eased to 7.7% in October, a sign that the persistent inflation that has plagued the U.S. economy is showing glimmers of cooling off, even as it remains near four-decade highs. The new data compare withContinue reading “U.S. Inflation Drops To 7.7% In October”
Nigerian Man Marries Kenyan Lady As He Abandons His Wife Of 16 Years In Lagos – Family
Lagos man marries Kenyan lady as he abandons his wife of 16yearsA man identified as Bashir Akinsiku, has been accused of abandoning his wife of 16 years Barakat, and their children, to marry a Kenyan lady identified as Sylvia Mochabo. Reliable sources, who revealed to this writer that Akinsiku married Mochabo, a Kenyan mother of three, while being married toContinue reading “Nigerian Man Marries Kenyan Lady As He Abandons His Wife Of 16 Years In Lagos – Family”
Kwankwaso: I Will Engage Separatist Movements In Talks
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, says his administration will dialogue with every Nigerian and groups that are aggrieved over the situation in the country. Kwankwaso, who was in Enugu to inaugurate NNPP offices on Wednesday, decried that the country needed urgent rescue from the maladministration of the AllContinue reading “Kwankwaso: I Will Engage Separatist Movements In Talks”
DSS Official, Tutu Jumps Into Lagos Lagoon After Heated Arguments With Fiance
An unidentified lady jumped into the Lagos lagoon from the Third Mainland bridge on Thursday. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in a statement on Thursday, said that an operation is ongoing to rescue the unknown victim. “Upon arrival of the LRT at the incident scene, investigation revealedContinue reading “DSS Official, Tutu Jumps Into Lagos Lagoon After Heated Arguments With Fiance”
Tunisia: Opposition chief back in court for ‘money laundering
The leader of the Islamist party Ennahdha, Rached Ghannouchi, appeared Thursday before a court in Sousse (east) as part of an investigation for “money laundering” and “incitement to violence”. Mr. Ghannouchi, who headed the frozen parliament in July 2021 and then dissolved by President Saied, had already been questioned last July as part of anContinue reading “Tunisia: Opposition chief back in court for ‘money laundering”
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