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target=_blank>Cardoso: $52bn reserves can support lasting FX stability
Nigeria is building its external reserves to provide protection against shocks and excessive currency volatility, not to finance routine expenditure or serve as the foreign exchange market’s daily source of liquidity, Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has said. Cardoso said gross reserves had risen above approximately $52 billion by 15 July, while net reserves had
target=_blank>Heavy rain, windstorm kill 3, destroy houses in Yobe
No fewer than three people have been confirmed dead, while houses and property worth millions of naira were destroyed following a heavy rainfall accompanied by a windstorm that swept through communities in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. The disaster, which occurred overnight, affected Tsohon Nguru (Old Nguru), Filing Idi and other communities, leaving
target=_blank>Uba Sani Compensates Residents Over Road Projects
Governor Uba Sani has paid compensation to three different communities in Kaduna State, that have been affected by the implementation of projects. The Governor who flagged off the distribution of cheques at Basawa in Sabon Gari local government on Friday, pointed out that his administration has consistently placed the welfare and dignity of people at
target=_blank>Kaduna ADC coalition dismisses Lukman’s claims, backs El-Rufai structure
Concerned members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State have distanced themselves from former APC National Vice Chairman (North-West), Salihu Lukman, saying his recent communication to the party’s national leadership did not represent the position of the party or the coalition in the state. In a rejoinder addressed to the National Chairman of
target=_blank>BCDA crisis: Unelected individuals may have hijacked Presidential powers – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that President Bola Tinubu might have lost control of his administration. The party said this while reacting to the leadership crisis at the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA). Daily Trust had reported how Dr Dakorinama Alabo George, governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State,
target=_blank>2027: Imposed NASS candidate can’t speak good English – Kaiama Group
The Kaiama Development Association (KDA) has formally rejected what it described as the imposition of Hon. Saidu Baba Ahmed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Kaiama/Baruten Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by the President of KDA, Alhaji Yakubu Salihu; the Secretary-General, Aminu Mohammed Umar; and
target=_blank>Anglican Bishop backs state police, urges reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s security
The Bishop of the Diocese on the Niger, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Owen Nwokolo, has backed the creation of state police as part of measures to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, saying the country requires bold constitutional and governance reforms to address its security challenges. Nwokolo also urged governments at all levels to uphold justice, strengthen
target=_blank>RMD: If you want to have anything done in govt, put a woman in charge
Nigerian actor, writer and producer, Chief Richard Evans Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has said women in government get things done better. Speaking after being appointed and decorated as a Male Feminists Network (MFN) ambassador for prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), the 65-year-old veteran
target=_blank>Katsina ADC chieftain: Why Shettima sent APC governors to my residence
Dr Mustapha Inuwa, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, has spoken on the visit of Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna), Dikko Umaru Radda (Katsina), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara) to his residence. In an interview with JBC Hausa, the ADC chieftain said the three governors visited on behalf of Vice President Kashim
target=_blank>PHOTOS: Katsina hosts grand Hausa-Fulani cultural festival
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani socio cultural Organization, recently brought together traditional leaders, cultural enthusiasts and community members to celebrate the rich heritage, customs and values of the Hausa-Fulani people. The event tagged: ‘Katsina Hausa-Fulani Cultural Festival’, featured cultural displays, traditional music, dance performances, and exhibitions of indigenous crafts. Primaries: Let’s Settle Our
target=_blank>‘I’m saddened’ – Peter Obi mourns death of Amaechi’s mother
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of the mother of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, vice presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi. In a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi said he was saddened and touched by the news of her passing. Obi commiserated with Amaechi and his
‘I’m saddened’ – Peter Obi mourns death of Amaechi’s mother
target=_blank>Heavy rain, windstorm leave three dead, hundreds displaced in Yobe
Following a heavy downpour accompanied by a windstorm that swept through several communities, three people have reportedly been confirmed dead, while houses and property worth millions of naira were destroyed in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. The disaster, which occurred overnight, affected Tsohon Nguru (Old Nguru), Filing Idi and other communities, leaving several
Heavy rain, windstorm leave three dead, hundreds displaced in Yobe
target=_blank>Taraba Head of Civil Service urges casual workers to apply for recruitment exercise
The Head of the Taraba State Civil Service, Dr Hamidu Ahmed Kara, has urged all casual workers across the state to apply for the ongoing recruitment exercise being conducted by the Taraba State Civil Service Commission (CSC). The appeal comes after Governor Agbu Kefas approved the recruitment of 1,800 qualified applicants into the state civil
Taraba Head of Civil Service urges casual workers to apply for recruitment exercise
target=_blank>Akwa Ibom: Police exhume corpse of slain victim of mob attack, arrest suspects
Akwa Ibom State Police Command says its operatives have exhumed the corpse of one Emmanuel Effiong, 21, a victim of a mob attack in Mbak 4 Community, Uyo Local Government Area of the state. The command added that four suspects, David Okon, alias Ita, 45; Joseph Gibson, 39; Essien Solomon, 23; and Imoh Asuquo, 28,
Akwa Ibom: Police exhume corpse of slain victim of mob attack, arrest suspects
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Deschamps rejects request from France players before England clash
France coach, Didier Deschamps, rejected a request from his players for a night out before their 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place final with England on Saturday. According to L’Equipe, France players wanted a free evening ‘as an opportunity to clear their heads’ after their 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final earlier this week. However, Deschamps
World Cup 2026: Deschamps rejects request from France players before England clash
target=_blank>World Cup: Why Messi bathed Lamine Yamal 18 years ago – UNICEF explains viral photos
The United Nations Children’s Fund, known as UNICEF, has confirmed that the vintage photographs of Lionel Messi bathing and caring for baby Lamine Yamal were captured during a fundraising photoshoot in Barcelona. In recent years, these inspiring and almost legendary images of Messi holding baby Yamal have gained significant traction on social media. The pictures
World Cup: Why Messi bathed Lamine Yamal 18 years ago – UNICEF explains viral photos
target=_blank>Herdsmen sent me threatening letter, vowed to eliminate me – Reverend Dachomo
The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State, Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, has raised the alarm that Fulani herdsmen sent him a threatening letter and vowed to attack and kill him along with members of his household. Dachomo raised the alarm via his official
Herdsmen sent me threatening letter, vowed to eliminate me – Reverend Dachomo
target=_blank>Fake prophet jailed for N136.4m fraud in Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Directorate, has secured the conviction and sentence of one Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya, also known as Prophet Sunday Koboko. Prophet Koboko was arraigned before Justice H. O. Eya of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout. He was prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence
Fake prophet jailed for N136.4m fraud in Enugu
target=_blank>PCN seals 505 illegal drug premises in Cross River
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has reportedly sealed 505 illegal and non-compliant drug premises in Cross River State, saying nearly half of all shops inspected were operating outside the council’s regulatory framework. The council disclosed this while briefing journalists on Friday in Calabar, saying a four-day enforcement exercise across 10 local government areas inspected 602 premises
PCN seals 505 illegal drug premises in Cross River
target=_blank>BREAKING: Court strikes out suit seeking recognition of Turaki-led PDP national leadership
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to recognise and publish the names of the Kabiru Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a judgement delivered on Friday, held that the plaintiffs, led by the
BREAKING: Court strikes out suit seeking recognition of Turaki-led PDP national leadership
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