Amid the CBN’s recapitalisation programme, Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that 30 banks have met the minimum capital requirements announced in March 2024. As part of the initiative, 33 banks have raised extra capital through rights issues, initial public…
Qatar’s aviation authority on Friday announced a partial reopening of the Gulf state’s airspace after it was closed to all air traffic at the start of a retaliatory Iranian missile and drone campaign following US-Israeli strikes. “Qatar Civil Aviation Authority…
The Israeli military has stated that the nation along with the US has entered into a “new stage” of war against Iran, suggesting that there could be more attacks coming. The Israeli Defence Minister said it has “more surprising actions”…
Former Minister of Transportation and former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday, was attacked while trying to enter his home town earlier today. According to sources, the hoodlums attacked Amaechi’s convoy and also set the office of the…
After 34 years of distinguished service three-time Force Spokesperson, UN medal winner, lawyer-turned-cop DIG Frank Mba bows out voluntarily Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, alongside seven other senior officers, will be retiring from the Nigeria Police Force, following recent…
Following the case of Ex Minister, Uche Nnaji, the issue of certificate forgery has now become a subject in the Nigerian political clime. Several Nigerian politicians and government officials at different times have been embroiled in matters related to certificate…
Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has slammed former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing him as an unrepentant tyrant and an oppressor. According to Adeyanju, the former governor would perform worse than he did as governor if he were given another…
The Senate committee on public accounts has summoned a former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, to explain an alleged ₦210 trillion that was not properly accounted for between 2017 and 2023.…
Human rights activist and political enthusiast Aisha Yesufu has described the forthcoming 2027 general elections as a war. Aisha Yesufu made this remark on Thursday during a live interview programme on Channels Television. The co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls Movement further…
The Kano State House of Assembly has explained why it handed Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam with an impeachment notice. In January, Mr. Abdulsalam, a member of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), refused to defect to the All Progressives Congress…
Former governor of Bayelsa state and senator representing Bayelsa west, Seriake Dickson has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). At a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the former governor of Bayelsa declared…
U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly insisted that he must be involved in determining who becomes the next leader of Iran following the death of the country’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In an interview with Axios on Thursday, Trump said…
The White House has stated that while military operations against Iran continue for a fifth day, the United States anticipates gaining “complete” control of the nation’s airspace within hours. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, stated that American troops…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has blasted opposition parties including the ADC, accusing them of thriving on “lies and hypocrisy.” VP Shettima said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is in a better political position than it was in 2023.…
Amid preparations for the 2027 general elections, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has urged President Tinubu not to worry about campaigning for his re-election in the state, hinting at a one-party system with his recent comment. The governor made these…