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The road is one of the access roads to the popular Onitsha Main Market and Ochanja Market in Onitsha South Local Government Area of the state. A collage of Soludo and a screenshot of Ochanja Road used to illustrate the story Heavy rainfall has washed away Ochanja Road, a newly constructed road in Anambra State, […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1 Nigerian Government has invited controversial Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi for questioning over his recent comments on the activities of bandits in the country. The minister of information and orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this while addressing journalists at the State House, Abuja, on Monday 2 The office

The naira on Monday continued its appreciation across the foreign exchange (FX) markets as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold dollarsat N1,251 to the Bureau De Change (BDC) Operators. The CBN in February 2024 promised to sell $20,000 weekly to BDCs at N1,301. A circular from the CBN indicated that the apex bank directed the BDCs to

Famous singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said the current crop of Nigerian artists are making waves globally because of the sacrifices of Afrobeats legends such as 2Baba, D’banj and P-Square. He stated that the next generation would enjoy even more because of the sacrifices of he and his colleagues. Speaking in the

The landscape of Nigerian banking is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with women increasingly taking the helm of major banks. This shift is not only a testament to the breaking of traditional gender barriers but also highlights the growing recognition of women in leadership roles in banks. A report by Agusto Consulting highlights this trend, showing

Mr Anjarwalla escaped a day after the Nigerian government slammed a four-count criminal charge on him, Tigran Gambaryan and Binance Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences, has escaped from lawful custody, those familiar with the matter have told PREMIUM TIMES. Our sources said Mr Anjarwalla,

Direct allocation crashes depot’s petrol price Prices of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, crashed from N640 per litre to N630 per litre last week as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) supplied one per cent of the product to independent marketers. The market started responding positively as soon as the

After giving Nollywood its accolades, Uti Nwachukwu also took time to address the raging conversation about the true owners of the Nigerian movie industry. He said: “What difference does it make who started what? Who cares? As long as we are all doing well, kudos to everybody who is putting in putting in the work.

According to the report from the Cable, a legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Daniel Bwala argues that Peter Obi’s supporters have become political extremists and that he is not the kind of leader that Nigeria needs. He points out that the supporters are behaving in a way that is unproductive and even harmful, refusing

Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed leader of a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has taken to social media to respond to a Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announcement declaring him wanted. In an X post referencing a newspaper report on Saturday, Ekpa called the outlet “corrupt” and demanded they publish a supposed list of

DHQ begs state govt, community for assistance | No arrests as investigation yet to make breakthrough | They won’t go unpunished – Tinubu The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said there was no significant arrest made yet in the gruesome killing of 18 soldiers in Delta State on March 14, 2024. The military high command called

The Defence Headquarters has declared that no fewer than 97 persons are wanted. The wanted persons include terrorists and insurgents, among others, who are behind violent crimes in the country. They also include a factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba confirmed the

In a recent development, the Nigerian military has expanded its operations in Okuama community, located in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, by increasing the demolition of houses on Wednesday according to Vanguard Newspapers report. This development follows the recent arrival of three swamp buggies, transported on vessel from the Bomadi axis

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday warned that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, must not die in custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. IPOB warned that Kanu should be released because his death would be a trigger that would consume Nigeria. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, accused the Nigerian government of

Seattle, March 22, 2024 – In a dramatic shift of fortunes, Jeff Bezos, the visionary founder of Amazon, has ascended to the pinnacle of wealth, dethroning Bernard Arnault as the world’s richest person. The transition unfolded on Thursday, March 21, as Bezos’s net worth soared to an astounding $201 billion, according to the latest data

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1 Slow Progress in Implementation of State Police: The Federal Government has expressed dissatisfaction with the sluggish pace of progress in the establishment of state police forces. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking on behalf of the government, criticized the National Economic Council’s Ad-hoc Committee on State Policing

A young man has taken responsibility for the death 17 soldiers in Okuama community of the Ughelli South local government area of Delta state. In a trending TikTok video, the who dismissed reports that the soldiers were on a peace mission to the community, said he was the leader of the gang that killed the

According to a report from Arise News, former Editor of Guardian Newspaper and Niger Delta leader of thought, Abraham Ogbodo, highlighted the attraction of military officers to work in the Niger Delta due to the lucrative nature of illegal oil bunkering activities. He warned of the consequences of not addressing this underlying issue, stressing that

The BRGIE and its self-proclaimed Prime Minister, Ekpa disclosed this in a statement on X platform on Thursday. The Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE) and Finland-based pro-Biafra Nation agitator, Simon Ekpa, have confirmed the official launch of Biafracoin Cryptocurrency website for digital savings and wealth creation for Igbo people and other users. The BRGIE and

The protesters gathered at the front of the court with placards lambasting the Nigeria Police Force for disobeying court orders directing that the detainee should be released. Members of the Coalition of Civil Society organisations in collaboration with the Women Arise for Change platform on Thursday staged a protest at the Federal High Court in

The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu on Tuesday informed the Abuja Federal High Court that the Department of State Services, DSS, was preventing his death while in their custody. Kanu claimed that DSS was patching him up so does not die in their custody. In his address to Justice Binta

Ugbobi community in Benue State has been rocked by a deadly attack allegedly carried out by suspected herdsmen. According to reports, which reveals that many villagers have lost their lives, with many others sustaining injuries as the assailants wreaked havoc on the peaceful settlement. Eyewitnesses recount scenes of chaos and terror as armed attackers descended

President Bola Tinubu has directed a ban on all public funded international trips for ministers, officials and heads of agencies, according to a letter from his Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The directive places a three-month embargo on foreign travel by government officials

Hollywood is reeling from the news of the passing of veteran actor M Emmet Walsh, who died at the age of 88 in Vermont, as confirmed by his manager Sandy Joseph. Walsh, known for his distinctive presence and versatile performances, leaves behind a legacy of memorable roles spanning over five decades in film and television.

Less than a year after President Bola Tinubu signed the Students Loan Bill into law, the legislation has been returned to the National Assembly for a complete overhaul. Following eight months of struggles to implement the law, marked by several missed deadlines, President Tinubu forwarded a bill to the National Assembly seeking a repeal and

1. CBN Clears $7 Billion FX Backlog: The Central Bank of Nigeria, under the leadership of Governor Yemi Cardoso, has successfully cleared the $7 billion foreign exchange (FX) backlog inherited by the governor. This achievement fulfills a crucial promise made upon Cardoso’s appointment, signaling a significant stride towards bolstering confidence in the Nigerian economy. The

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The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has made an earnest plea to President Bola Tinubu to utilize his influential position to explore all legal avenues for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), for the betterment of the South-East region. This appeal comes shortly after a