CBN raises lending rate to 16.5 per cent to end inflation
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has raised its lending rate to 16.5 per cent in a bullish move to stymie rising inflation and pressure on the naira, the country’s currency. The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele made this disclosure on Tuesday at the end
Why Nigeria may be in danger – Fani-Kayode
A former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, says the country is on the brink following the statements by the trio of Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndigbo, and Northern Elders Forum that the unity of Nigeria is negotiable. Recall that the trio of Afenifere, Ohaneze
Lai Mohammed reveals greatest threat to general elections
Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture has identified fake news as the greatest challenge to the 2023 general elections. The minister spoke at the 4th edition of the ‘PMB Administration Scorecard 2015-2023 Series’. The purpose, according to him, is to massively showcase the numerous achievements of President Muhammadu
I have no doubt, I’ll reclaim my mandate, says Gov. Oyetola
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, says he has no doubt in his mind that he will reclaim his mandate at the ongoing election petition tribunal. Oyetola said this on Saturday during the 31st Iragbiji day in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area of the state. The governor said he is optimistic
FC Barcelona and Spain legend Pique retires Saturday
Gerard Pique’s retirement this weekend brings one of the most distinguished careers in FC Barcelona and Spain footballing history to a conclusion. Pique won eight LaLiga titles and the UEFA Champions League three times with Barca. He helped his national team lift their first FIFA World Cup in 2010 and
Nigeria’s population is its greatest asset – NPC
The National Population Commission (NPC) says Nigeria’s population remains its greatest asset in national development and must be harnessed to make life worth living for the people. NPC’s Federal Commissioner for Katsina State, Engr. Bala Banye, made the declaration on Thursday in Katsina at a two-day state level workshop on
PDP Women Leader in Zamfara defects to APC
Women Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara, Hajiya Madina Shehu, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday. Hajiya Shehu announced her defection in Gusau after a meeting with Gov. Bello Matawalle. She said she left PDP due to lack of leadership style. “I announce my
Iconic World Heritage glaciers to disappear by 2050 -UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation ( UNESCO) finds that some of the world’s most iconic glaciers are set to disappear by 2050, according to a new study. The new study by UNESCO highlights the accelerated melting of glaciers in World Heritage sites, noting that glaciers in a
FIFA pleads with Qatar World Cup participants to “focus on football”
FIFA has written to 2022 World Cup participating teams urging them to focus on the football in Qatar and not let the sport be dragged into ideological or political “battles”. The letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the governing body’s secretary general Fatma Samoura follows a number of protests
Police arrests 8 suspected illegal miners in Kwara
The Police Command in Kwara has arrested eight suspected illegal miners and recovered three trailer loads of marble stones in the Patigi Local Government Area of the state. The Spokesperson of the Command, SP. Okasanmi Ajayi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Ilorin. He said the suspects were