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The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has accused the United States government of President Donald J Trump of hatching a sinister plot to destabilize the country by sowing seeds of distrust and mistrust among Nigerians. In an angry reaction to the designation of Nigeria by the USA as a country that perpetrates or tolerates severe […]

Amid public outcry against multiplicity and high fees and bank charges, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a reduction of all bank charges, with some getting more than 50% cut, with effect from January 1, 2020. The reviewed charges and fees for banking services are contained in the new “Guide to Charges by […]

No fewer than 100 students of the University of Abuja have been expelled by the institution’s Senate for their involvement in examination malpractices. The university’s Head of Information and Relations, Habib Yakoob, who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, said the figure comprises 72 undergraduates and 28 postgraduate students. The affected students were also advised to […]

It does not need pointing out that wealth has a certain appeal. Among its colleagues of virtue, wealth and affluence appear to be the only ones who can completely overshadow every other, regardless of how mysterious their origin. Physical beauty is an inherited virtue and has since become duplicable with surgical precision. The virtue of […]

Afraid the internecine feud between Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, and the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, could degenerate into open conflagration with serious consequences for peace and security of Kano and its neighbors, a group of Northern elders have constituted a committee to reconcile the two men. The committee comprising 10 members is headed […]

ON December 20, the United States government issued a statement, speaking through the US Department of State and US Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, designating Nigeria “a country of particular concern” with regard to religious freedom and the freedom of thought and conscience. The statement opens with the patronizing declaration that “the protection of […]

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Friday, gave approval to the anti-graft agency; the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to detain former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke (SAN), for 14 days. The order was to enable the anti-graft agency conclude its investigation of Adoke […]

The police in Nasarawa State Friday said it had arrested the traditional ruler of Tunga in Nasarawa LGA, Alhadji Dalhatu Abubakar, alongside 45 others over alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. When parading the 65 years old monarch, who is the Sarkin Tunga, alongside other 45 suspected armed robbers and kidnappers in Lafia, the Nasarawa State […]

Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on Nigeria’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) to ‘Negative’ from ‘Stable,’ but affirmed the country’s rating at ‘B+’. This comes about two weeks after Moody’s; another global rating agency also changed the country’s outlook from ‘Stable’ to ‘Negative.’ In a statement obtained from its website yesterday, Fitch explained […]Read More

Despite widespread media speculation that he will reject his appointment, the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, Friday accepted his appointment as the Chairman Kano State Council of Chiefs. Sanusi’s acceptance was conveyed in a letter dated 19th December, 2019 signed by acting secretary of the Kano Emirate, Malam Alhadji Abba Yusuf. The letter reads: […]

The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has described the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals sited in Lagos as a pride to Nigeria and Africa.The NGF said the project would contribute immensely to Africa’s economy and help the continent attain food security when fully operational. Mr Kayode Fayemi, NGF Chairman and Governor of Ekiti, made the assertion on […]

The House of Representatives has commenced its yearly Christmas and New Year recess with an assurance that it would leave no stone unturned to ensure implementation of the N10.59 trillion worth 2020 budget. Deputy House Speaker, Ahmed Wase who presided over proceedings disclosed that the House would reconvene on the 28th January 2020. Chairman of […]