President Bola Tinubu has praised Finland’s intervention in arresting Simon Ekpa, stating that Nigeria will not tolerate divisive actions. He made this known while receiving the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Sanna Selin, who presented her Letters of Credence at the State House. Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s indivisibility, saying cohesion is […]
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Trump to global firms: Manufacture in USA or face tariffs
US President Donald Trump on Thursday told world business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to manufacture in the United States or face tariffs. Trump stated this in his first major speech to global leaders since returning to the White House this week. Kpakpando recalls that since […]
Banks begin implementation of PoS withdrawal limit with N100k daily, N500k weekly
There are indications that banks have begun the implementation of a daily withdrawal limit of N100,000 and a weekly limit of N500,000 on Point-of-Sale terminals. The implementation is coming after a directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on December 17, 2024, to limit the daily withdrawal on PoS […]
Missing pastor’s remains found in Bayelsa residence after 15 months.
The decomposed remains of a 45-year-old pastor, Esere Okilo, have been discovered in his residence on Jacob Beredugo Street, Ekeki, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State after 15 months of being reported missing. Okilo hailed from Nembe-Bassambiri and had been missing for about 15 months before his remains were discovered on Wednesday. The […]
Sowore reveals police summons over viral extortion video.
Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force has summoned him for questioning over a viral video exposing alleged extortion at a police checkpoint in Lagos. Raising the alarm about a possible arrest and prosecution, the Ondo-born candidate of the African Action Congress in […]
Boundary disputes: No inch of Cross River land will be surrendered to neighbouring states – Otu
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has cautioned neighbouring states not to mistake the kindness of the people of the state for weakness. The statement followed boundary disputes in recent times between communities in the state and some neighbouring states, resulting in deaths and destruction of properties and farmlands. […]
Niger: Unknown illness breaks out, 24 hospitalized in Bida
At least 24 residents of Bida, the headquarters of Bida Local Government Area in Niger State, have been hospitalised following the outbreak of an unknown illness in the town. Reports indicate that 20 of the affected individuals have been discharged after more than a week of treatment at the Federal […]
Lawyers in Mgbidi, Oguta, Omumma shut down courts over killing of colleague.
Courts in Mgbidi, Oguta and Omumma areas of Imo State, on Thursday shut down operations following the killing of a popular lawyer in the State, Chinedu Nwowu. The lawyer, as gathered by our correspondent was said to have been double crossed and shot dead on Wednesday evening in Mgbidi, his […]
Oraifite women condemn man who burnt wife to death.
Oraifite Women in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State under the aegis of Oraifite Women Based in Awka have condemned the burning to death of a woman, Mrs Blessing Nwanna by her husband, over allegation of infidelity. Spokesperson of Oraifite Women Based in Anambra, Dr Helen Obi, who is […]
Anambra Traditionalists Protest, Petition Soludo
Traditional religionists in Anambra State have staged a protest and petitioned Governor Chukwuma Soludo over his recent pronouncement aimed at checkmating practitioners of African Traditional Religion (ATR). The protesters expressed deep concerns that the governor’s statement targets ATR practitioners unfairly, violating their constitutional rights and Nigeria’s secular nature. The petition, […]