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CBN Denies Disbursing $1.259bn for Petroleum Imports

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports suggesting it disbursed US$1.259 billion to major oil sector operators for the importation of refined petroleum products and related items, describing the claims as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement on Tuesday night, the Bank clarified that the figure referenced, as published in its Q1 2025 Sectoral Utilisation of Foreign Exchange report does not represent CBN disbursements. The apex bank said Instead, it reflects total foreign exchange transactions […]

October 28, 2025

General

Emir Sanusi Urges Officials to Shun Praise-Singing

By Zainab Bakare The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerian ministers, presidential aides, and public officials to end the culture of praise-singing and focus on offering honest, constructive advice that can help rebuild Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch held on Monday in Abuja, the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor emphasized that sycophancy and blind loyalty are major obstacles to good governance, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria. […]

October 28, 2025

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun inspects newly trained constables during their passing-out parade at a Police College in Nigeria.

Security

IGP Reaffirms Merit-Based Promotions, Charges Officers to Uphold Integrity

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has reaffirmed that promotions in the Nigeria Police Force are strictly merit-based, transparent, and free from favouritism or tribal bias. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the decoration ceremony of newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General, Assistant Inspectors-General, and Commissioners of Police, the IGP said the event is a recognition of excellence, discipline, and integrity within the Force. “Today, we celebrate not just advancement in rank, but the affirmation of excellence, character, […]

October 28, 2025

Economy

Social Protection: 15 Million Households to Benefit from FG’s Economic Reforms

By Oluwakemi Kindness Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reassured Nigerians that 15 million households will benefit directly from the Federal Government’s economic reforms aimed at easing hardship and promoting inclusive growth. Speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference in Abuja, Edun said the government had established a digital payment system to deliver support transparently to the poor and vulnerable. “Each beneficiary is identified by name and national identity number. Payments are […]

October 28, 2025

Economy

PenCom, ICPC Partner to Enforce Pension Compliance, Restore Trust in System

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen transparency, accountability, and integrity in Nigeria’s pension administration. Signed at a formal ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the agreement establishes a structured framework for collaboration between both agencies to recover unremitted pension contributions, enforce compliance among employers, and rebuild workers’ trust in the pension system. Speaking at the event, PenCom Director […]

October 28, 2025

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NDLEA Warns Against Drug Parties After Lagos Night Club Raid

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to night club operators and fun seekers over the rising trend of organizing and attending drug parties, describing the act as a blatant illegality under Nigerian law. The warning on Tuesday followed a weekend raid by NDLEA operatives at Proxy Night Club, located on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The operation, which took place between Saturday night, October 25, and the early hours of […]

October 28, 2025

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Sport

Nigerian Beach Soccer Leadership Visits NFF President Ahead of Abuja Finals

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As anticipation builds for the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals scheduled for November 6–9 in Abuja, the league’s leadership, led by National Coordinator Mahmud Hadejia, paid a strategic courtesy visit to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Tuesday. The visit highlighted ongoing collaboration aimed at strengthening the structure of beach soccer in Nigeria and restoring the nation’s pride on the continental and global stage. During the meeting, Hadejia […]

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Sport

Elizabeth Anyanacho Clinches Historic World Taekwondo Medal for Nigeria

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has stormed back onto the global Taekwondo scene in emphatic fashion, ending a two-decade absence from the world medal table — thanks to a stunning performance from Elizabeth Anyanacho at the 27th World Taekwondo Championships currently taking place in Wuxi, China. Anyanacho, the reigning African Champion competing in the -67kg women’s category, produced a display of grit, precision, and composure to outclass Uzbekistan’s Sobibronova in a thrilling quarterfinal clash. The 25-year-old Nigerian won in straight rounds […]

October 28, 2025

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Sport

Baptist Academy Honours Re-elected NRFF Boss

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Baptist Academy ,one of Nigeria’s oldest educational institutions, has marked its 170th anniversary with a grand ceremony in honour of its illustrious alumni. Among the distinguished honourees was Ademola Are, the newly re-elected President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), who was inducted into the prestigious Order of Excellence for his outstanding contributions to sports development in Nigeria. The commemorative event, which took place in Lagos was organized by the Board of Trustees, National Executive […]

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