The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for journalists, highlighting that a free press is essential for a …
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Man United ‘willing to offer’ €60m for Lookman
Manchester United are interested in signing Ademola Lookman this summer, and are willing to put in an offer of €60m to get him, according to reports in Italy. Lookman enjoyed …
Read More »Osaze finds love on the golf course
Former Super Eagles forward, Peter Odemwingie, who is now a professional golfer, says he is looking forward to excelling in a second sport as a player and coach while also …
Read More »Minister, IG canvass community policing in Nasarawa
The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, met with stakeholders from communities across the 13 local government areas of …
Read More »NAFDAC blocking terrorists access to chemicals for explosives – Director
The Director of Chemical Research and Evaluation at the National Drug Enforcement Agency, Dr. Leonard Omopariola, on Wednesday, said the regulation and control of chemical in the country have contributed …
Read More »FG, banks begin talks on nationwide broadband rollout
The Federal Government said on Wednesday it had made significant progress in discussions with Development Finance Institutions to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle aimed at expanding the nation’s fibre optic …
Read More »Three ex-soldiers, 10 others arraigned for alleged robbery
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has begun a trial of three soldiers and 10 others over alleged armed robbery, burglary and receiving stolen property. The suspects …
Read More »FG commences NIN data leak probe
The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised sale of National Identification Number (NIN), following revelations that the personal data of Nigerians were available for purchase online …
Read More »CBN halts FX price verification portal for importers July 1
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it will discontinue the foreign exchange price verification system portal used by importers from July 1. It also noted that the Price Verification Report …
Read More »Eterna blames N9bn Loss on forex crisis
The Chairman of Eterna Plc, Gabriel Ogbechie, has disclosed that the company lost N9.4bn due to the foreign exchange crisis in 2023. In a statement made available to The PUNCH, …
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