By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Haruna Aliyu Abuja —The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said yesterday nobody dares President Bola Tinubu and remains the same, warning the new terror group, Lakurawas, of making the mistake of invading parts of the northwest. This came on a day the Chief of Defence Staff, […]
•Puts Nigeria’s output at 1.4m bpd, …NCDMB seeks support for FDIs, others to enhance output By Udeme Akpan THE Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, yesterday, said Nigeria’s oil output, excluding condensate, was 1.434 million barrels per day, bpd, in October 2024.This shows huge difference from Federal Government’s output figure of 1.8 mbpd for October which […]
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State government has approved ₦489 million for the installation of night-landing equipment at the Chinua Achebe International Airport in Umueri, located in the Anambra East Local Government Area.This initiative aims to enhance the airport’s operational capacity, making it more appealing to airlines and passengers. According to Dr. Law Mefor, the […]
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,740 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,735 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly , the Naira appreciated to N1,645.4 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. The volume of dollars traded (turnover) in the market rose by 122.5 percent to $236.84 million from $106.44 million sold […]
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday decorated the acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, as Lieutenant General. The PUNCH understands that the short ceremony took place in the President’s office complex at the State House, Abuja. “President Tinubu decorates acting Chief of Army Staff, Oluyede, as Lt. General,” a snippet from the president’s communications team […]
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that anyone claiming to receive credit alerts through prayer should be investigated for potential theft. In a clip from his interview on the Honest Bunch podcast released on Sunday, Obi emphasised the importance of hard work and productivity, stating that God cannot bless “someone who […]
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the Edo State Security Network to resume operations amid escalating insecurity in the state—a directive that could put him at odds with the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who had previously suspended the vigilante group ahead of the state’s September 21 election. In a statement issued Tuesday, […]
Nigeria is in mourning following the sudden death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday in Lagos after a brief illness. His death comes barely a year after he was appointed by President Bola Tinubu, marking a tragic blow to the nation’s military leadership. Lagbaja’s death also […]
In this piece, SOLOMON ODENIYI delves into the unfolding controversy surrounding the death of the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, while also highlighting the significant milestones he achieved during his brief tenure Appointed by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023 alongside other service chiefs, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja’s tenure was tragically […]
2027: Makinde, Saraki warn PDP bigwigs against division 8th November 2024 Saraki and Makinde By Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, appealed to chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party to forge a united front by not allowing their individual presidential ambition to divide their rank. The […]