Naira redesign: CBN gives new update on deadline for return of old notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has given a fresh update on the deadline to phase out old naira notes….
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Nigeria Immigration opens recruitment portal, lists positions, requirements
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Monday opened the portal for 2023 recruitment. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration…
PVC: Declare public holidays – Ohanaeze tells Southeast Governors
Worried by the low collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards, PVCs, in the South-East, apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has…
JAMB registration begins January 14
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Saturday announced the sales of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and direct…
I’ll stand as surety’ — Soludo begs FG to release Nnamdi Kanu
Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, has called on the federal government to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous…
FCID summons OAP Dotun after wife’s claim of forced abortion
The police have summoned Dotun, the OAP, following a petition by Omotayo, his estranged wife. In December, it became public knowledge that Omotayo filed…
China records 60,000 COVID-related deaths in one month
China says it recorded at least 60,000 COVID-related deaths between December 8 and January 12. This was disclosed by the…
Hold him if my daughter gets hurt’ — mother of Sina Rambo’s wife calls out Davido
Queen Ojanga, the mother-in-law of Sina ‘Rambo’ Adeleke, a cousin to the Afropop star Davido, says the singer should be held…
Iran hangs former deputy defence minister accused of spying for UK
Iran has executed Alireza Akbari, a former deputy defence minister, on allegations of spying for the United Kingdom. On Saturday, Mizan…
Bayelsa Labour Party sacks chairman over misappropriation of funds
The embattled acting chairman of the Labour Party in Bayelsa State, Eneyi Zidougha, has been removed from office by stakeholders…
Manchester City player, Benjamin found not guilty on six counts of rape
A Chester Crown Court has given its final verdict on the rape charges against Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy. The…
17-year-old boy arrested for allegedly impregnating 10 ladies in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command said it arrested a 17-year-old boy, Noble Uzuchi for allegedly impregnating 10 ladies. This was…
Nnamdi Kanu, Simon Ekpa same with Boko Haram leaders, Shekau – Adamu Garba
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has been likened to Boko Haram’s late founder, Mohammed…
Two Nigerians Arrested In India For N138M Bank Fraud
The Cyber Crime Wing of Greater Chennai Police in India has arrested two Nigerians for virtually robbing Rs 2.5 crore…
Supreme court dismisses Abacha family’s bid to stop criminal forfeiture proceedings
The supreme court has dismissed an appeal by the family of Sani Abacha seeking to stop the federal government from…
Don’t meddle in Nigeria’s elections, Buhari warns foreign missions
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged diplomats posted to the country ahead of the elections to keep their activities professional. Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson,…
Toyin Abraham: I will vote for Tinubu because I love him
Toyin Abraham, the Nollywood actress, says she is likely to vote for Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives…
Joke Silva: How I have been coping with Olu Jacobs’ ailment
Joke Silva, the ace Nigerian actress, says she has reached a “place of acceptance” with respect to the ailment Olu…
Kanye West marries Yeezy designer Bianca Censori — months after divorce from Kim
Kanye West, the controversial US rapper, has reportedly tied the knot with Bianca Censori, the architectural designer of Yeezy. Yeezy…
INEC extends deadline for PVC collection till Jan 29
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the collection of permanent voter cards (PVC) till January…