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Federal Government, yesterday, downplayed fear instigated by the United States’ (U.S.) recent security alert on Nigeria, especially Abuja, saying citizens are not in any form of danger. National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd), disclosed this to newsmen […]

The Academy of International Affairs, a body of eminent and retired professionals and scholars in diplomacy and international affairs, has frowned on what it called the disturbing trend of ‘horrible’ oil thefts with severe consequences and has called for a […]

Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston due to a dice game he played with Migos member Quavo who managed to flee unharmed. According to law enforcement authorities and numerous witnesses, the fatal incident occurred soon after 2:30 AM, when […]

Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Muhammadu Sanusi II said he has been informed that the redesigned naira notes will retain the Arabic sign on the current notes. Sanusi, a former Emir of Kano, said CBN governor […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared that it does not know the whereabouts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Kano Central, Abdulkareem Zaura. The trial of Zaura for an alleged $1.3 million scam at […]

• We can’t give what we don’t have, banks tell customers • High cash holders mop up the black market, push naira to highway• BDC dealers at Eko Hotel trade over N2b on Friday • Finance ministry boils over ‘cold war’ between CBN, […]

An Osogbo Magistrates’ court has remanded a 68-year-old retired school principal, Ayodele Faremi, at Correctional Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old-girl. Faremi was charged with three-count- charges bordering on rape, sexual exploitation and assault. The charge against […]

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, NBCC, has moved to strengthen and deepen trade and business relations via its annual Golf Cup Tournament Chairman of Nigeria-British Golf Committee, Mr. Uwamai Igein, said that the tournament is part of the chamber’s commitment […]

ABUJA — The Federal Government said yesterday that the security situation in the country was not that dire to warrant the travel advisory issued by the United States and United Kingdom governments as well as other foreign missions. It will […]

Reports have it that Twitter under Elon Musk’s thumb may charge $20/month to approve a user’s request for a verification badge. The world’s richest man, Musk, recently bought the social media platform for a whopping $44 billion. According to reports, […]