The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) aims to bring inflation down to single digits in the medium to long term, according to the governor, Olayemi Cardoso. Speaking in Abuja after the 299th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Cardoso addressed the recent rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which lowered Nigeria’s inflation rate from 34.8 …
Principal suspects in kidnap and murder of Anambra Lawmaker, Azuka is still in custody – Anambra CP, Orutugu, says
The Anambra state police command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, says the principal suspects in connection to the kidnap and murder of Anambra lawmaker and member representing Onitsha North I State Constituency, Honourable Justice Azuka, are still in police custody. Briefing journalists while parading one Tochukwu Akolisa who is said to be the car receiver, Dr Orutugu …
Parts of Abuja to experience seven-hour blackout – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a seven-hour power outage for some areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to a statement from TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the outage will occur on Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. …
Learner driver kills final year nursing student in Delta
A final year student of Delta State College of Nursing, Agbor, Awele Agatha Eluemunor was accidentally killed by a learner driver in Ika South Local Government Area of the state. The accident occurred at about 10pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 when the suspect, said to be a 100-level student of University of Delta (Unidel) …
Customs intercept N398m cannabis sativa in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, said it intercepted 53 sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 1,958kg with a duty-paid value of N398m in Lagos. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Lomba Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, Feb. 21. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Paul Bamisaiye, said that the …
Police rescue kidnap victim chained to his neck and hands with padlocks in Niger State
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have rescued a kidnap victim who was chained to his neck and hands with padlocks. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, February 21, 2025, said the victim, identified as Nasiru Idris, was abducted from Kebbi State. According to the …
National assembly is not for content creation — Senate spokesperson Natasha Akpoti over clash with Akpabio
Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu has criticized Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for her confrontation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the reassignment of her seat. The dispute arose on Thursday, after Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, refused to accept her new seat allocation. Citing Order 10 of the Senate standing rules, she insisted on protecting her privileges. …
No state creation request meets constitutional requirements – Deputy Speaker Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has revealed that none of the 31 submitted requests for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Kalu made this disclosure on Friday, February 21, during a two-day retreat for committee members in …
Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has launched an investigation following the circulation of a video on Facebook showing police officers allegedly assaulting a civilian. The incident, which reportedly took place along Lagos Street in Umuahia on February 20, quickly gained traction on social media. In a statement released on Friday, February 21, the command’s spokesperson, …
Police raid kidnappers’ hideout, recover arms and military uniform in Delta
Operatives of the CP Special Assignment team of the Delta State Police Command have raided a criminal hideout of suspected kidnappers/armed robbers who have been terrorizing residents of the Abraka/Obiaruku/Umutu axis of the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement in Warri on Friday, February 21, 2025, and said …