Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has ordered the release of over N300 million worth of drugs and other medical supplies to government hospitals for free distribution to patients most of whom were facing difficulties in making payments due...
The Nigerian Army has disclosed how a soldier was stabbed to death by a policeman in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Wednesday. Angry mob at Ogijo community, a border town between Ogun and Lagos states, on Wednesday, attacked...
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Campaign Council in Yobe State has realised N2.2 billion during the party’s fund raising dinner in Damaturu, the state capital. Director General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, who announced this, said the...
Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League table for the first time since November as they defeated leaders Arsenal 3-1 at Emirates Stadium. The reigning champions turned on the power in the second half in the biggest...
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to intensify collaboration with anti-corruption agencies, in checking the activities of those bent on frustrating the smooth implementation of the currency re-design policy. The president gave the directive while...
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CHALLENGES OF THE CURRENCY SWAP AND STATE OF THE NATION, ON 16th FEBRUARY, 2023 My Dear Compatriots, I have found it necessary to address you today, on the...
The Lagos State Police Command has summoned five police officers who allegedly extorted N155,000 from a student. The command spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this via his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. Hundeyin stated that all the officers were summoned to...
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the old N500 and N1,000 notes are no longer legal tender. He, however, said the old N200 note validity will be extended by 60 days, till April 10. Buhari stated that the old N500 and...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not redeploy the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Lagos State, Segun Agbaje, over unfounded allegations. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, made this known in an interview with...
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the use of old N200 note by 60 days, till April 10. He, however, stated the old N500 and N1,000 notes can only be redeemed at designated areas. The president spoke on Thursday morning, February 16,...