CBN Rejects Interventionist Policies, Backs Orthodox Strategy
By Oluwkaemi Kindness The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, says the bank will not return to interventionist measures that previously weakened policy credibility. This is as he reaffirmed the apex bank’s commitment to orthodox monetary policy, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making. Cardoso stated this during the opening session of the Monetary Policy […]
Tinubu Vows Renewed Push to Restore National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to intensify efforts to restore peace and security across the country amid rising concerns over attacks in parts of the nation. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday after emerging as the winner of the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election, Tinubu said […]
JTF Warns of Possible Eid-el-Kabir Terror Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Joint Task Force (JTF) under Operation HADIN KAI has placed residents of the North-East on high alert over possible attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In a statement issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant […]
India Raises Fuel Prices Amid Middle East War
By Oluwakemi Kindness India’s state-run fuel companies have increased petrol and diesel prices for the fourth time in 10 days as the ongoing Middle East war continues to disrupt global oil supplies. The latest adjustment, announced on Monday, comes amid mounting pressure on energy imports following Iran’s near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a […]
Eid-el-Kabir : Travelers Lament High Fares, Insecurity
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul By 6:30 a.m, Nyanya Motor Park in Abuja was already overflowing with passengers struggling to secure seats to different parts of the country for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Children clung to bags almost their size. Mothers sat on worn benches fanning themselves against the morning heat, while drivers shouted destinations over the noise […]
Al-Ain Star Haliru Sarki Arrested at Abuja Airport
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Flying Eagles winger Riliwanu Haliru Sarki has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over allegations linked to his repeated failure to honour police invitations. The winger, who currently plays for Al Ain FC in the United Arab Emirates, was reportedly apprehended in the […]
Customs Intensifies Fight Against Terror Financing, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated enforcement against terrorism financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking, and other transnational organised crimes. The Comptroller-General of Customs, AdewaleThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated enforcement […]
Kimpact Unveils Platform to Track Human Rights Violations
By Julian Osamoto A Civil Society Organisation Kimpact Development Initiative KDI have launched the Naija Civic Space Platform to strengthen democratic accountability, document human rights abuses and protect civic freedoms across Nigeria. Speaking at the unveiling in Abuja, organisers said the platform would help citizens, journalists, civil society actors and human rights defenders report, track […]
Nigeria to Host ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has once again been chosen to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional C Qualifiers, marking the second consecutive time the country will stage the tournament. The International Cricket Council confirmed on Wednesday that the competition will take place in Nigeria from October 18 to 25, 2026, as part […]
APC Declares Wike’s Ally Chinda Rivers Governorship Candidate
By Zainab Bakare The All Progressives Congress APC has declared Kingsley Chinda as its governorship candidate for Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections following the conclusion of the party’s primary election in the state. Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee and Returning Officer, Bitrus Kwamoti, announced the result on Thursday at […]