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$2.4 Billion Discrepancy Revealed as Deloitte Management Consultant Conducts Forensic Analysis In a recent revelation, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Yemi Cardoso provided insights into the complexities of Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) backlog. Cardoso disclosed that the CBN enlisted …

Russia Anticipates Unopposed Victory as Putin Nominated for Another Term Amid Concerns About Election Transparency In a formal announcement on Monday, Russia officially recognized Vladimir Putin as a candidate for the upcoming presidential elections in March, a political event in …

Nigerian Military Denounces Unlawful Violence as Kerang Mangu Community Faces Consequences for Attack on Airforce Personnel In a swift response to the violent attack and property destruction by irate youths in the Kerang communities, Operation SAFE HAVEN has successfully apprehended …

Special Adviser Emphasizes Rigorous Assessment and Consequences for Underperforming Cabinet Members In a stern warning to underperforming ministers, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, asserted that the president is committed to weeding out non-performing …

Paris to Send 40 SCALP Missiles and Hundreds of Bombs to Support Ukraine in its Struggle Against Russia French President Emmanuel Macron has declared an increase in military assistance to Ukraine, pledging to send 40 SCALP air-launched cruise missiles and …

Illegal Miners Blamed for Tragic Incident; Two Dead, 77 Injured in Bodija Explosion In a shocking revelation, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that illegal miners are believed to be behind the tragic explosion that occurred in Bodija, …

Maria Zakharova Denounces Western Military Action, Promises Detailed Statement on Alleged Disregard for International Law In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Washington of intentionally heightening regional tensions to serve its own interests, with spokeswoman Maria Zakharova specifically …

State of Emergency Declared as Security Crisis Deepens Following Gang Leader’s Escape In a shocking incident, gunmen broke into an Ecuadorian television station during a live show, threatening staff and disrupting a news program. The brazen attack unfolded at the …

Three-part series uncovers abuse, harassment, rape, manipulation, and staged miracles within the Synagogue Church of All Nations In a shocking revelation, the BBC has unveiled the first installment of a three-part investigative documentary delving into the alleged atrocities and sexual …

President Tinubu’s Appointed Investigator Calls for Clarifications from Tunde Lemo and Major Shareholders Following Disputed Findings In a significant development, the Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu to scrutinize the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has summoned Titan Trust …

CBN Acknowledges Global Trends, Stresses the Need for Regulation in the Cryptocurrency Space In a significant policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reversed its stance on the ban on cryptocurrency transactions in the country. The apex bank, …

Special Investigator’s Report Points to Godwin Emefiele’s Involvement in Controversial Bank Acquisitions A recent report by Jim Obazee, the special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu, has unearthed controversial details surrounding the alleged use of proxies by the sacked governor …

Emefiele Accused of Opening 593 Foreign Bank Accounts Without Approval, Investigation Reveals Multiple Offences A damning report submitted by the Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu has accused the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr …

Communities in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area Forced to Pay Alcohol Fees to Harvest Crops In a disturbing development in the Ardo-Kola local government area of Taraba State, bandits have reportedly resorted to collecting beer as levies from farmers, demanding payment …

Clean Sweep Reverses Last-Minute Appointments by Previous Administration In a bold move signaling a major shake-up within the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Minister Festus Keyamo has terminated the appointments of 33 directors, sparking debates and reactions within the …

Governor Fubara Unveils ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’ as 27 Lawmakers’ Seats Declared Vacant In a startling turn of events, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State delivered the 2024 Budget on Wednesday to a newly constituted four-man state Assembly, marking a …

Apex Bank Takes Bold Step to Ease Financial Burden on Customers In a move aimed at providing relief to customers, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all commercial banks and non-bank financial institutions to suspend processing fees on …

David Abodunde in Custody After Shocking Incident Involving Former Ophthalmic Nurse Taiwo Owoeye In a harrowing turn of events, the United Kingdom police have apprehended Nigerian national David Abodunde in connection with the alleged murder of his wife, Taiwo Owoeye, …

NAF Issues Statement Refuting Accusations of Airstrikes in Kaduna State; Calls for Media Diligence in Reporting The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has vehemently denied any complicity in the reported airstrikes on Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna …

Trade Union Unite Deems the Move “Disgraceful” Amid Concerns Over Impact on Services and Staff In a pre-Christmas shocker, British banking giant Barclays has unveiled plans to cut 900 jobs across its domestic business, a revelation that has been met …

Internship Pressure and Demanding Work Hours Highlight Struggles Faced by Livestreamers in China In a heartbreaking incident, a final-year student and avid video game streamer, identified by the surname Li, has been declared dead from possible exhaustion after a grueling …

Stricter Measures Introduced to Tackle Airline Flight Cancellations and Delays The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has taken a decisive stand, declaring that airlines failing to meet flight schedules must now compensate passengers for the inconvenience caused. …

Outrage Mounts as Public Questions Priorities in Recent Public Procurement Approvals Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is facing intense criticism following revelations of exorbitant expenditures, including the approval of N7.5 million for the replacement of liquid fragrance in his office …

Spokesperson Clarifies Statements, Emphasizes Focus on Democracy and Post-Election Evaluation The Labour Party (LP) has unequivocally denied any plans for a merger with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. In a statement issued on …

Former Anambra Governor Calls for Transparency and Accountability Amidst Allegations of Financial Distress Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at the administration led by President Bola Tinubu, challenging recent assertions that they inherited a …

Encounter Sparks Online Debate In a recent event in Ondo State, a public interaction between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has ignited a social media storm. Users across various platforms …

Benue Links Vehicle Ambushed on Naka Road – 13 Passengers Kidnapped, Adding to Disturbing Trend In a distressing incident, gunmen have reportedly seized control of a Benue State-owned transport company vehicle, Benue Links, abducting 13 passengers along the dilapidated Naka …

Labour Party Candidate Signals Continued Commitment After Supreme Court Verdict November 6, 2023 Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the recently concluded 2023 general election, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, indicating a …

Aviation and Aerospace Minister Reiterates Presidential Authority in Determining Fate of Suspended Airline In a recent statement, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, emphasized that the ultimate decision regarding the fate of Nigeria Air rests with …

Minister Seeks Stakeholder Backing to Deliver on Presidential Performance Bond at Inaugural Stakeholders’ Meeting In a decisive move, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has issued a stern warning to chief executives of aviation agencies under his …

President Tinubu’s Proposal Gets Green Light for Additional Palliatives and Critical Expenditures In a crucial move during Thursday’s session, the Nigerian Senate gave its nod to the N2.176 trillion 2023 supplementary budget presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier in …

Humanitarian Affairs Official Martin Griffiths Sounds Alarm on Escalating Crisis in Gaza In the wake of Israel’s recent bombing of the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths has issued a stark warning of a …

Wike Reacts to Governor Fubara’s Impeachment Threat Amidst Party Wrangling The political landscape in Rivers State is currently in turmoil as the relationship between Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has soured …

Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Issues Warning at Chief Clerks Convention in Kaduna In a bid to address the persistent issue of leaked official documents, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed deep concern and called …

Security Operation Reveals Disturbing Findings, Prompts Government Action to Tackle Crime In a startling revelation, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State announced that over 80 bodies have been recovered from a kidnappers’ den in the state. The grim discovery was …