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Zuldal Microfinance Bank Not Licensed For Operation, CBN Warns Public

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned an organisation operating as Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited, warning that the entity is not licensed to conduct any form of banking or microfinance business in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, the apex bank said it became aware of reports that the company, which allegedly operates in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna and Kano, claims to have been authorised by […]

November 20, 2025

General

Court to Deliver Nnamdi Kanu Terrorism Verdict Live

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Thursday deliver its judgment in the terrorism case involving Nnamdi Kanu, with the session set to be broadcast live across national television. The court registrar confirmed the live coverage to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday morning, as cameramen from NTA, Channels Television, AIT, TVC and other outlets positioned their equipment inside the courtroom for the historic transmission. The judgment date was set after Justice James Omotosho formally […]

November 20, 2025

General

FG to Resident Doctors: Suspend Strike as 19 of 20 Demands Met

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has appealed to the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to suspend its ongoing strike, insisting that it has already met 19 out of the 20 demands presented by the union. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mohammad Maigari Dingyadi, made the call in Abuja, urging the doctors to respect the nation’s labour laws and International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions. He noted that once issues have been tabled for conciliation, parties are expected […]

November 20, 2025

Sport

NWFL Insists on November 26 Kickoff Date

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has issued a strong warning to Premiership clubs yet to complete their digital registration and licensing obligations, cautioning that failure to meet the mandatory requirements before the November 22 deadline will attract strict sanctions — including relegation. According to league officials, Castmog Ladies, Osun Babes and Naija Ratels are among the teams still behind schedule on the NWFL’s digital documentation platform, which now serves as the central system for club registration […]

November 20, 2025

General

Nigeria Pledges Safer Schools, Stronger Child Protection

By: Julian Osamoto The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating safe learning environments for children and strengthening child protection mechanisms to ensure students can learn and thrive without fear of harassment. Speaking at an event in Abuja to commemorate this year’s Universal Children’s Day and launch the State of Nigeria’s Girls Report 2025, in partnership with Save the Children International, Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said Nigerian children are unique and have made remarkable […]

November 19, 2025

Business

NSITF Disburses Over N75 Million to ECS Beneficiaries in Rivers

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented three cheques totalling N75,840,194.73 to beneficiaries under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital affirming the commitment of the Oluwaseun Faleye–led management to strengthening social protection for Nigerian workers. The Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye, made the presentations on Wednesday, describing the payments as a demonstration of the Fund’s resolve to support families affected by workplace accidents, injuries, or […]

November 19, 2025

Business

Fubara Hails NSITF’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme, Pledges Rivers State’s Participation

By Chinedu Echianu Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) for positively projecting the Tinubu administration through its Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), describing it as a “gift to Nigerian workers.” Governor Fubara made the remark on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the NSITF Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, and his delegation to Government House, Port Harcourt. The visit followed the presentation of cheques to beneficiaries of the ECS in […]

November 19, 2025

General

Tuggar, Ex-Canadian MP Clash over Christian “Genocide” Allegations

By: Aremu Toyeebaht A heated exchange unfolded on Piers Morgan’s programme on Tuesday as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, strongly disputed claims by former Canadian lawmaker Goldie Ghamari regarding alleged systematic persecution of Christians in Nigeria. During the interview, Tuggar challenged statistics cited by Morgan from the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), which suggested that over 50,000 Christians had been killed and 18,000 churches destroyed in Nigeria since 2009. “These numbers are inaccurate,” […]

November 19, 2025

General

Tinubu Expresses Sorrow over Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction, Uba’s Death

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba alongside several soldiers in Borno State, describing the incidents as painful setbacks for the nation’s security. In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, the President said, “I am heartbroken by the abduction of our daughters in Kebbi and the painful loss of Brigadier General Musa Uba and the brave soldiers who […]

November 19, 2025