By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, said that the old N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes remain legal tender till Dec. 31. According to a statement by Isa AbdulMumin, CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, this is in compliance with the March 3 judgment of the SupremeContinue Reading
By Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Fire Service (FFS) said it would inaugurate fire stations within the markets across the country. The Zonal Controller, FFS in charge of Kano and Jigawa, Assistant Controller General (ACG), Ahmed Garba-Karaye, stated this when he visited Singer Market to assess the level of damage causedContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologungba The President/Founder of Aspire Women Forum, Mrs Zainab Marwa, has unveiled a book, titled “101 Nigerian Women of Impact” showcasing the inspiring stories of women who have excelled in their fields. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the unveiling of the book was hosted byContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje and Edith Nwapi Mr Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, asked the Court of Appeal, Abuja to declared Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun unqualified to have contested the July 16, 2022 poll in which he emerged as winner over alleged certificate forgery. Oyetola,Continue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The officials of Kogi Government and Stakeholders in the financial sectors, have sensitised Kogi residents on the need to accept the old naira notes in line with the Supreme Court judgment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Supreme Court on March 3, ruled thatContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu NLC plans to order workers to sit at home if in seven days the Federal Government fails to address current cash crunch. Its President, Mr Joe Ajaero, made the declaration on Monday in Abuja at the end of an emergency meeting of the Central Working Committee ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army says its officers and men were firm and resolute in providing security support during the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Nwachukwu dismissed smear campaignContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The Hydro-Electricity Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) on Monday in Lokoja inaugurated its operational office in Kogi. The office was donated to the commission by the Kogi Government to assist HYPPADEC to execute its assignment to the 10 flood proned local government areas in the state.Continue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an Abuja based NGO, has advised Nigerian politicians and voters to be peaceful and play the game of politics by the rules. Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the group gave the advice in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
Rivers PDP guber candidate, Fubara (2nd left) and others party stalwarts By Femi Ogunshola Mrs Ibim Semenitari, Director, New Media, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign for the Rivers governorship election, says the governorship candidate, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, has released a policy document on healthcare. Semenitari told the News Agency ofContinue Reading
