The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe (SAN), has bemoaned the persistent attacks on legal practitioners by security agencies in the country. He bemoaned the case of two …
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Ex-convict nabbed for burglary, theft in Ogun
An ex-convict identified as Kokumo Olatunbosun has been arrested by the operatives of the Ago-Iwoye Division of the Ogun State Police Command for alleged burglary, destruction and theft of property …
Read More »Abia gov’s wife advocates exclusive breastfeeding
The wife of the governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has urged nursing mothers in the state to adopt exclusive breastfeeding for their babies. Mrs Otti spoke at a …
Read More »Forex allocations for fuel imports rise to $1.25bn
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it released a total sum of $1.25 billion to oil sector operators for the importation of petroleum products and other related items into the …
Read More »Soludo not against Kanu’s release, Anambra tells IPOB
The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, has clarified that Governor Chukwuma Soludo is not opposed to the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, …
Read More »Seplat plans 120,000bpd crude oil production
Oil and gas giant, Seplat, has said it aims to double its crude oil production capacity within six months after moving in to fill the gap following ExxonMobil’s retreat from …
Read More »FX reserves hit $40.8bn one month after Eurobond
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $591.78m in the month following the government’s $2.2bn Eurobond auction on December 2, 2024. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that reserves …
Read More »Intrigues on replacement as Kyari clocks 60
As the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari celebrates his 60th birthday today (Wednesday), the concern surrounding the expiration and possible elongation of …
Read More »National interest will guide 2025 budget screening – Reps
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Mr Philip Agbese, has assured Nigerians that the parliament will evaluate the 2025 budget proposal with the nation’s best interests in mind. …
Read More »Fire guts C’River market
The Ogoja Local Government Central Market in Ishibori, Cross River State, is currently on fire, less than two days after the State High Court was engulfed in flames. The National …
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