By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has insisted that it has no plans to redenominate the Naira saying such reports are misleading. According to a statement by Director, Corporate Communications of the Apex Bank Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, the CBN wondered why a narrative that had been refuted continues to gain traction.
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Nigerian security operatives have killed a notorious bandit known for terrorizing communities in north-west Nigeria, an official has said. Ahmed Idris, spokesperson to Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris, disclosed this in an early Tuesday statement, saying the bandit, nicknamed Mai-Nasara was killed in a security operation at Sangeko forest in Kebbi State.
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Adamawa State Police Command apprehended 75-year-old Daniel Jaja for attempting to sexually assault a 25-year-old woman in Mukuvinyi village, within the Hong Local Government Area of the state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the accused invited the young woman to his residence on October 18, where
By Sabiu Abdullahi Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, found themselves at the center of a political storm today at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The duo, who had reportedly fallen out just six months after succession, has been making headlines following reports of a move by the Rivers House
By Sabiu Abdullahi Lionel Messi has clinched the prestigious Ballon d’Or award for an unprecedented eighth time. The 36-year-old forward, currently plying his trade with Inter Miami, achieved this remarkable feat after leading Argentina to their first-ever World Cup victory last year in Qatar. Not only did Messi guide his team to glory, but he
By Sabiu Abdullahi The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has delivered his much-awaited press conference in the aftermath of the judgement passed by the Nigeria’s apex court in favour of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC. Read below the
By Sabiu Abdullahi The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSARelief) in Saudi Arabia has announced plans to facilitate the surgical separation of conjoined twins Hassana and Husaina Hassan Isa from Kano, Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement by Mohammad Alsahabi, press attaché to the Saudi Embassy in Abuja. Hassana and Husaina,
By Sabiu Abdullahi FIFA, the global governing body of football, announced on Monday that it has banned former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international levels for three years. This decision comes after Rubiales’ forced kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso during the medal
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Rivers State House of Assembly has begun the process of impeaching the state governor, Siminialayi Fubara. At an emergency sitting on Monday morning, 24 out of 32 members of the assembly signed a document to impeach the governor. The lawmakers also removed the House Leader, Edison Ehie, who is believed to
By Sabiu Abdullahi Popular Kannywood actress Mansurah Isah urged parents to allow their daughters to receive the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. According to the actress, it plays a critical role in preventing cervical and other forms of cancer. Isah, a renowned actress, scriptwriter, and producer hailing from Kano, revealed that she had personally taken her