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The Nigerian Army has issued a comprehensive response to allegations made by Sahara Reporters, an online media outlet, regarding the resignation of 25 soldiers and their alleged links to corruption within the army. The official response was posted on the Nigerian Army’s Twitter account, @HQNigerianArmy, and was authored by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director…
A viral video capturing Senate President Godswill Akpabio allegedly admitting to the distribution of undisclosed sums of money to Nigerian senators during ministerial screening has sparked outrage among the upper legislative chamber. The senators are reportedly furious over the exposure of the bribery scheme, which they claim has brought ridicule and embarrassment to their ranks….
The Nigerian naira’s downward trajectory against the US dollar continued as it reached a new low of N950 to a dollar in the black market, marking a depreciation of N53 or 5.9 percent compared to its earlier trading rate of N897 within the week. Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators in Lagos attributed the increase to…
In a significant political shift in Kogi State, Rt Hon Momojimoh Lawal, the former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. This move was accompanied by the defection of former local government vice chairmen, party executives, and over 200 stakeholders of the People’s…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has underscored the country’s relatively favourable inflation rate, positioning it comparatively better than many African nations. Speaking at the 2023 Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar, the acting Governor of the CBN, Folashodun Shonubi, represented by Deputy Governor Kingsley Obiorah, highlighted various contributing factors to the global inflation trends. The…
Catholic Bishops of the Owerri Ecclesiastical Province have made a strong appeal to end the “indiscriminate sit-at-home orders” in the South-east region of Nigeria. They expressed concern over the detrimental impact of these orders on local economies, culture, and the mental well-being of the populace. During their meeting at the Umuahia Diocesan Secretariat, the Bishops…
A legal battle between former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a new turn, as Atiku’s lawyer, Liu Angela, accuses Tinubu’s legal team of obstruction and lack of cooperation in the ongoing credentials dispute. The controversy centers around Tinubu’s academic credentials, particularly his educational records at…
A significant political confluence is underway as President Bola Tinubu engages in a meeting with two influential former governors, Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. The meeting, which took place at the State House, holds implications for the intricate political landscape of Nigeria. Former Governor Nyesom Wike and Nasir El-Rufai,…
Simon Ekpa, a prominent advocate for the independence of Biafra, has allegedly caused a stir by voicing his support for the military regimes in Niger Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The advocate, known for his involvement in the Biafra Republic Government in Exile and based in Finland, openly stated that Biafra would allegedly stand in…
The Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has presented the second round of Commissioner nominees to the state’s lawmakers. Rt Hon Uche Ugwu, the Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, read the Governor’s letter to the House, revealing the following individuals on the list: Dr. Martin Chinweike Obi Ozor Ajogwu Sunday Emeka Chris Robert…