NLC threatens Total Shutdown if protesters are attacked, alleging government conspiracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has alleged that the State has perfected plans to launch attack against the two-day nationwide peaceful rallies it scheduled for February 27 and 28. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, who insisted that the NLC and civil society allies were moving ahead with the protest rallies against economic hardship and insecurity, […]
Liverpool claim League Cup with extra-time victory over Chelsea
Liverpool won the League Cup by beating Chelsea 1-0 through a late extra-time goal from Captain Virgil van Dijk, after a fierce end-to-end battle at Wembley on Sunday. Van Dijk rose to meet a corner in the 118th minute and nodded home in front of cheering Liverpool fans. It was the third Cup victory for […]
ECOWAS lifts Niger sanctions on ‘humanitarian grounds’
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to lift travel, commercial and Targeted economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing the coup staged in the country last year. Reading the communiqué after the extraordinary summit on the peace, political, and security situation in the ECOWAS sub-region in Abuja on […]
CBN mandates FX sellers to Bureau De Change of the equivalent of 10,000 dollars and above to declare their forex sources
Haruna Mustapha, Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department of the CBN, said this in a revised regulatory framework to curtail excesses of BDCs and check uncertainty in the foreign exchange market. Mustapha said that such sellers would also be required to comply with all Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations. The guidelines also […]
NSIB receives preliminary report on the crashed Helicopter that killed Dr Herbert Wigwe
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has received the preliminary report from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding the crashed helicopter that killed Dr Herbert Wigwe and five others. Its Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, in a statement said initial findings suggest that the helicopter suffered catastrophic […]
Man Sets himself ablaze in front of Israeli embassy in Washington DC
A yet to be identified man has set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC. According to emergency services, the incident happened at around 13:00 local time (18:00 GMT) on Sunday, and Officers from the US Secret Service extinguished the flames before the man was taken to hospital with critical, […]
Former Barcelona star Dani Alves GUILTY of sexual assault, sentenced to 4 years and 6 months
Dani Alves has been found GUILTY of sexually assaulting a young woman in a Barcelona nightclub, a Spanish court ruled today Thursday. The (3-Judge Panel) sentenced Alves to FOUR YEARS, SIX MONTHS. Alves, aged 40, denied any wrongdoing during a trial that took place over three days this month. The decision can however be appealed.
Cyber-attack hits Malawi’s immigration service
Malawi has suspended the issuing of PASSPORTS following a cyber-attack on the computer system at the country’s immigration service. President Lazarus Chakwera revealed that the hackers were asking for a ransom but the government would not give in to their demands. Demand for passports is high in Malawi with many young people looking to migrate […]
Nigerian Police to issue tinted glass permits
As part of efforts to enhance NATIONAL SECURITY and curb criminal activities aided by the misuse of tinted glass, the Nigeria Police Force has concluded its review of the issuance of tinted glass permits, previously banned in June 2022. A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said with the “proposed […]
FG to halt the exportation of LGP
The Federal Government says it is interacting with the critical sectors to halt exportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas in view of its rising cost. The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo who disclosed this at the opening of its Internal Stakeholders’ Workshop, on Thursday all LPG […]
