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The naira extended its decline on Monday, sliding to an all-time low of 527 against the dollar at the parallel market. The local currency, which has been on a downward trend in recent weeks, fell to 524 against the greenback on Friday from 522/$1 on Thursday. At the Investors and Exporters’ window, the naira, however, […]

A new militant group, ‘Biafran Motherland Warrior’, has emerged in the South East, Nigeria. The group, which is said to be deadlier than the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the armed wing of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), reportedly operates around Mbaise area. A new video, which has gone viral, showed the group attacking […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday night confirmed additional 53 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, raising the nation’s total fatality from the disease to 2,361 as of Saturday night. The new fatality figure, a confirmation of the biting consequences of the third wave of the pandemic, ranks the highest daily fatality figure in more […]

Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, says anyone stealing public funds under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is doing so “quietly” In an interview with Daily Trust, Amaechi said no individual can steal public funds openly under Buhari. The minister said anyone who is caught stealing in Buhari’s government will face the consequences. According to him, […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier, Emirates, has further extended suspension of its flights to Nigeria till September 5, fuelling uncertainty on resumption of travels between the two countries. The extension of flight cessation is coming despite the decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to open its borders to welcome fully vaccinated tourists […]

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised to tackle corruption-related matters arising from estimated billings, illegal selling of meters, and other related offences in the electricity sector. The Chairman of ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, while speaking at a consultation meeting of business membership organisations and electricity regulatory bodies organised […]

Some Nigerian doctors in Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have knocked the Federal Government for its alleged failure to invest in the health care sector. The doctors, who spoke with Sunday Punch, said the inconsistency of the government to adequately cater for the needs of medical practitioners had led to […]

A new report has indicated that the percentage of women living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria increased between 2016 and 2019 while that of men decreased within the same period. The result from the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS), which was conducted in 2018, shows that about 1.9 million people under the age of […]

A front page publication of THISDAY newspaper, on Friday, which alleged that Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, has declared “free marriage” between Fulani settlers and Imo ladies is fake. The fake news accredited to the newspaper is currently being circulated on WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media platforms. Reacting in a statement on Saturday, Eniola Bello, […]

Veteran Musician, Victor Uwaifo, died at the age of 80 on Saturday. He was said to have passed on after a brief illness. In his lifetime, Uwaifo made a huge impact not just in the entertainment but academic sector. The history of Nigeria’s legendary musician is incomplete without him. Below are nine things you should […]

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has charged the Federal Government to ensure prudent management of the nation’s resources in order to secure it for future generations. He said this in a statement titled, “We Must Keep Nigeria Financially Solvent For Future Generations,” which he signed in Abuja, on Friday. He recalled that on June 16, 2020, […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent an emotional message to Juventus ahead of his move to Manchester United. In a farewell message posted, the soccer giant admitted mixed feelings leaving the club, which he described as now “part of his history”. He said while at the club, he gave in his best but the time had come […]

Despite calls for secession, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigeria will continue to exist as a nation. The former President stated this on Friday during the Book Launch and 85th Birthday of the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Sunday Mbang, which was held at the Admiralty Centre, Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos […]

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that identifying Nigerians as ‘indigenes’ and ‘non-indigenes’ is a form of ‘apartheid’ and contradicts the nation’s declared aspirations towards equality and unity. This is as he said that despite the activities of “those with divisive agendas,” Nigeria will prevail over her tribulations due to the resilience, faith, hope and strength […]

NO fewer than 400,000 Nigerians applied for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission 200 job slots. The recruitment exercise was said to have begun early 2020 but was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ICPC spokesperson, Mrs Azuka Ogugua, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the commission had received approval […]