The Federal Government has designated two Nigerian airlines, Air Peace and Caverton, to operate direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. This decision follows discussions between Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and Brazilian Ambassador Carlos Garcete to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). The initiative aims to enhance air connectivity and […]
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Central Bank Reassures The Public of Safety of Nigerian Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public that Nigerian banks are safe, addressing recent false allegations against Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO). In a statement made available on Tuesday, CBN emphasized its commitment to maintaining financial stability and protecting customer deposits. Hakama Sidi Ali, acting director of […]
African Leaders To Meet In Kigali To Address Challenges Facing The Continent
On Foreign News Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), has predicted that intra-Africa trade could double in the next five years. The AfCFTA, which encompasses 54 of 55 African Union member countries, aims to enhance economic growth and investment across the continent. Despite its […]
On Entertainment, Idris Elba Calls For Local Support For African Films
On Entertainment Idris Elba has taken center stage at the Africa Cinema Summit in Accra, Ghana, advocating for the future of African cinema. The Golden Globe-winning actor, whose roots trace back to Sierra Leone and Ghana, emphasized the continent’s rich film heritage and the need for better infrastructure and distribution […]
Supreme Court Schedules Hearing For A Suit Challenging The Constitutionality of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for October 22 regarding a suit filed by 16 state governments challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act. The states, including Kogi, Ondo, and Edo, argue that the EFCC was established without proper adherence to constitutional requirements, as […]
Labour Party Members in Anambra State House of Assembly Demand Transparency and Adherence To Law
The Anambra State government has come under criticism over alleged mismanagement of local government funds, raising concerns about local autonomy. This controversy follows a Supreme Court ruling mandating that local governments receive federal allocations directly, without state interference. Despite this ruling, reports suggest the state government is manipulating these funds, […]
Dino Melaye Cleared of False Information Charges After Six-Year Legal Battle
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the High Court in Abuja on Monday, discharged and acquitted former senator who represented Kogi West district in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, of the charges brought before him by the Federal Government The legal battle began six years ago. In a post on X, Melaye […]
Police silent as thugs unleash violence on Rivers LG secretariats
The Rivers State Police Command have remained silent amid sudden violence that erupted at several local government council secretariats on Monday morning. DAILY POST reports that suspected “political thugs” believed to be supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, attacked the Obio/Akpor, Ikwerre, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Eleme, and […]
NNPC quits role as sole buyer of Dangote Refinery petrol.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has reportedly quit its role as the sole buyer of Dangote Refinery’s Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). This is according to a Premium Times report on Monday. The implication is that petroleum marketers would have to purchase petrol directly from Dangote Refinery. When Newsmen […]
Ikwere, Eleme LG Secretariats In Rivers Set Ablaze.
The newly built council secretariat at Isiokpo in the Ikwerre Local Government area has been set ablaze. A resident in the area confirmed the incident to kpakpando via telephone on Monday even as videos circulating on social media show the administrative building on fire. Police authorities have not commented on […]