CBN Under Fire As SERAP Demands Reversal of ATM Transaction Fee Hike
SERAP has given the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) a 48-hour ultimatum to reverse the newly announced hike in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees. It described the hike as…
NDLEA Uncovers Sophisticated Drug Trafficking Method
NDLEA have intercepted parcels of illicit drugs concealed in a specially constructed compartment of a bus. The hidden compartment, designed to evade detection, was used to smuggle illegal substances across…
Naira Gains Despite 32% Drop in FX Market Turnover
Nigeria's foreign exchange market turnover declined by 32.28% in December 2024, falling to $9.74bn from $14.39bn in November. The decline was attributed to ongoing foreign exchange market reforms and broader…
NNPCL Debunks Claim of Inferior Fuel Quality
NNPCL has debunked claims that its premium motor spirit (PMS) does not last as long as the one from Dangote Refinery. A viral video had shown a content creator comparing…
Kwara Cleric Arrested for Allegedly Killing Student for Ritual Purposes
A self-proclaimed Islamic cleric, AbdulRahman Bello, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command for allegedly killing a final-year student, Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde, for ritual purposes. Hafsoh, a student…
Nigeria’s First Lady Elected to OAFLAD Steering Committee
Oluremi Tinubu, has been elected as a member of the Steering Committee of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). The election took place during the 29th Ordinary…
Binance Executive Insists $150m Bribery Allegation is Factual
Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has reiterated his claim that three Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150m bribe from him. Gambaryan named the lawmakers as Philip Agbese, Ginger Onwusibe, and Peter Akpanke.…
PDP Northwest Reaffirms Commitment to Reclaiming Power in 2027
PDP Northwest has reaffirmed its commitment to reclaiming power in 2027. The party emphasized the need for unity among its members to achieve success in the 2027 elections. A communiqué…
Tambuwal Blasts APC, Attributes PDP Defections to ‘Stomach Infrastructure’
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has expressed disappointment over recent defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tambuwal attributed the defections to…
South-South Women Converge, Pray For Niger Delta Governors in Lagos
Women across Southern Nigeria, on Saturday, gathered in Lagos to pray for governors of the Niger Delta region. The women were conened by the National Coordinator of Ijaw Monitoring Group,…
