Anambra Police Intercept Suspect With Locally Fabricated Beretta Pistol During Foot Patrol At Upper-Iweka As part of the intensified security measures directed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to Awada Divisional Headquarters conducted a routine foot patrol in identified high-risk […]
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Bauchi Assembly To Probe N1b Spent On Child Nutrition
Bauchi Assembly To Probe N1b Spent On Child Nutrition The Bauchi State House of Assembly has resolved to investigate the N1billion expenditure made on food and nutrition for children while the children are still looking malnourished. The lawmakers reached the consensus at a two-day advocacy and sensitization meeting on the […]
NAPTIP Rescues 13 At Abuja Airport, Shuts Down Traffickers’ Hotel
NAPTIP Rescues 13 At Abuja Airport, Shuts Down Traffickers’ Hotel Princess-Ekwi Ajide Human trafficking networks are evolving, using deception and false promises to lure victims into modern slavery. But NAPTIP is not resting on its oars in the fight. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) […]
FG Urges Retailers To Reduce Food Prices
FG Urges Retailers To Reduce Food Prices The Federal Government has urged food retailers to adjust prices of such items to reflect the recent drop in food costs so that Nigerians will benefit from the relief. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Alhaji Abubakar Kari, made the appeal at […]
Ekiti Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Attempting To Use 6-Year- Old Nephew For Money Ritual
Ekiti Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Attempting To Use 6-Year- Old Nephew For Money Ritual Ekiti State Police Command, on February 14, 2025,arrested one Solomon Fabiyi, for allegedly attempting to use his little Nephew, Jomiloju, for money rituals. When interrogated, the 23 years old suspect who hails from Kwara state, […]
Nigerian Actress Chika Ike Debunks Rumor Linking Her Pregnancy To Senator Ned Nwoko
On Entertainment Nollywood actress Chika Ike has cleared the air about rumors linking billionaire Ned Nwoko to her unborn child. In a statement, she strongly denied the claims, stating that Ned is not the father and reaffirming her stance against polygamy. She said that she is not about to be […]
NGO writes Canadian High Commissioner over visa denial to CDS, military officers, demands apology
A Nigerian NGO, Tribute to Our Troops Charity Foundation, has condemned Canada’s denial of visas to Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa and other top military officials, calling it a diplomatic affront. The group demands a public apology within seven days, emphasizing that the officials were to attend the […]
Central Bank of Nigeria Orders Banks To Cut Insider Loans
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered commercial banks to cut insider loans within six months or face regulatory sanctions. The directive, issued under the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, aims to curb excessive lending to directors, top shareholders, and affiliates. Banks must now regularize all […]
Nigeria’s inflation dropped to 24.48% after rebasing
Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped significantly to 24.48% year-on-year in January 2025, down from 34.80% in December. This decline, reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, follows the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which reflects updated consumption patterns. Urban inflation stands at 26.09%, while rural inflation is 22.15%.Food […]
Elder Statesman Edwin Clark Dies At 97.
Nigeria has lost another elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, who passed away at the age of 97 on Monday night. His family confirmed the news, stating that further details will be announced later. Meanwhile, former NIMASA Director-General Dakuku Peterside has mourned Clark’s passing, describing him as a patriot and defender […]