The bill seeking to prohibit the use of foreign currency in Nigeria has scaled first reading in the House of Senate. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, No. 7, to Prohibit the Use of Foreign Currencies for Remuneration and Other Related Matters,” was sponsored …
What Peter Obi did as he visit Madonna college of health technology
Following my visit to the Women Fellowship Pastoral Project, Umuahia, and my commitment to supporting the critical sectors of health, education, and fighting poverty, I visited Madonna College of Health Technology, Olokoro, Abia State, where I donated N10 million to the institution. Madonna College of Health trains health professionals who will contribute, in many ways, …
Court declines to sack Tinubu, fines ex-presidential candidate
The Supreme Court, on Monday, dismissed a suit seeking to sack President Bola Tinubu from office, News360 Nigeria reports. The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel of justices, awarded a fine of N5 million against the plaintiff, Chief Ambrose Owuru, who was the presidential candidate of the Hope Democratic Party, HDP, …
Chloe Bailey, Burna Boy spark dating rumour with Lagos outing
Famous US singer and actress, Chloe Bailey, and her Nigerian counterpart, Burna Boy have sparked dating rumours on the internet. The duo set the social media abuzz after they were spotted together at a Lagos club. Bailey who arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, December 15, was reportedly greeted by a convoy sent by Burna Boy. …
EFCC arrests 792 foreigners over romance, investment scam in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 foreign nationals for their alleged involvement in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams, marking the largest such operation in the commission’s history. The commission in a statement released aid among those arrested are 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, two Khazartans, one Pakistani, and one Indonesian. …
FG announces free train rides for Nigerians from Dec 20 to Jan 5
The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. He noted that the free train ride will commence …
President Tinubu’s cabal more dangerous than Buhari’s – Ex-minister Dalung
Former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has disclosed that the cabal in President Bola Tinubu’s administration is more dangerous than that of his predecessor, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Dalung said the cabal around Tinubu is more sophisticated and has been in power for a long time. Featuring on Seun Okinbaloye’s podcast, Mic On, the …
Nigerian Govt renames University of Abuja as Yakubu Gowon University
The Nigerian Government has renamed the University of Abuja after former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. The institution will henceforth be known as Yakubu Gowon University. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the name change shortly after the last Federal Executive Council meeting for the year 2024, chaired by President …