EFCC freezes the account of a brother to Former Aviation Minister over an alleged N8.06 billion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frozen an account belonging to Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, brother of immediate-past minister Hadi Sirika, over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud in the Federal Ministry of Aviation. According to a report in The Nation, the anti-graft agency made this known after the arrest of Abubakar Sirika over […]
NAMA says the ban on flights between Nigeria and Niger Republic persists
A statement on Tuesday by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NAMA, Abdullahi Musa, clarified that authorised exemptions to the ban include over-flight aircraft traversing Nigerian airspace, aircraft in a state of emergency, and special flights. Recall that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) closed their land and air borders with […]
Invite to Super Bowl, Usher press conference stream
Tune in on Thursday, February 8th, 6pm UK. Here’s the invite from Apple Music and check all their Usher activity here – Apple Newsroom UK ——————————– Don’t miss the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Press Conference featuring an interview with USHER and Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska Alexis. Thursday, February 8 at 10am PT / 6pm GMT Tune in live or […]
Nigeria High Commission Issues Advisory for Nigerians in South Africa Ahead of AFCON Semi-Final Clash
As the anticipation builds for the AFCON semi-final clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bafana-Bafana of South Africa, the Nigeria High Commission has issued an advisory to Nigerians residing in South Africa regarding their safety and conduct. In a communique released on Tuesday, the High Commission warned Nigerian citizens in South Africa of […]
Protesters block roads in Niger State over rising cost of living
Some aggrieved Nigerians blocked major roads in Minna, the Niger State capital yesterday, to protest the soaring cost of living and worsening economic condition of the people under the present administration of President Bola Tinubu. Chanting songs, the protesters, including women and youths, said, “The rising cost of food items and poor government effort to […]
President Tinubu Hails Nigerian Grammy Nominees
President Bola Tinubu has extended congratulations to Nigeria’s six musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards. The nominees include Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. In a statement released by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu praised the musical virtuosos for their contributions to Nigeria’s cultural landscape and global influence […]
Peseiro Not Focused on South Africa’s Penalty-Saving Specialist Ahead of AFCON Semifinal
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has underlined that he is not thinking about South Africa’s penalty-saving specialist Ronwen Williams ahead of Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana. The Mamelodi Sundowns glovesman etched his name into the history books as the first goalkeeper to ever save four penalties […]
King Charles III Diagnosed with Cancer
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, following recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. Although the specific type of cancer has not been disclosed, it has been confirmed that it is not prostate cancer. The monarch, aged 75, has commenced “regular treatments” as of Monday and will […]
CBN Governor Reveals $2.4bn Forex Backlog from Non-Existing Entities
Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), disclosed that a significant portion of the $7 billion foreign exchange backlog inherited by his administration consisted of questionable transactions. During an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Cardoso shed light on the challenges faced in addressing the backlog and the findings of […]
NAFDAC Implements Restrictions on Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Small Packaging
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has initiated the enforcement of its 2022 restrictions on the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets, PET, and glass bottles of 200ml and below. This move, aimed at curbing the consumption of alcohol among vulnerable populations, was announced by the […]
