The Defence Headquarters said troops engaged both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to secure the release of the ex-NYSC DG. A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired). The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that no ransom was paid to facilitate the release of Retired Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga,…
The United States Trade Representative on Monday, criticised Nigeria’s import ban on 25 categories of goods, claiming that the restrictions limit market access for American exporters. This came shortly after President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on goods entering the US, with Nigeria facing a 14 per cent duty. The USTR highlighted the impact of Nigeria’s…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the murder of an 80-year-old woman in Ihiala, Anambra State. The suspects were said to have tied the victim’s legs and mouth before murdering her, after which they stole her black CG motorcycle. This was disclosed in a statement by the Anambra State Police spokesman,…
The Osun State House of Assembly has officially passed the Consumer Protection Agency Bill, 2024, into law after its third reading. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Tiamiyu Olamide stated that during the plenary session on Monday, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, the bill received overwhelming support…
Crude oil prices have weakened, declining by over 12% to approximately $65.50 per barrel, following sweeping trade tariffs by President Donald Trump against countries. Oil trade above $70 per barrel before President Trump slammed the tariffs. The price of OPEC basket of twelve crudes stood at $75,35 a barrel on Thursday, compared with $77,44 the…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has issued a heartfelt message on the occasion of World Health Day 2025, emphasising the critical importance of investing in maternal and newborn health as a cornerstone of sustainable development. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by the First Lady’s media aide, Busola Kukoyi….
•Says tariff may impact competitiveness of Nigerian goods •FG expanding alternative market access opportunities•Nigeria may deepen trade relations with China, EU, BRICS —Fund Managers•Development may create new opportunities, but… —LCCI •‘Trade war will affect crude oil price–CPPE•Govt must act fast to avoid job losses The Federal Government has disclosed that it is consulting with the…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday dispersed protesters with tear gas in the Maitama area of Abuja. The protesters, who had gathered peacefully to express their grievances, were thrown into disarray as the tear gas canisters sent many scampering for safety. The protest, which is part of a nationwide demonstration spearheaded by the…
A former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has expressed disappointment over the simultaneous foreign trips embarked upon by President Bola Tinubu and his Vice President, Kashim Shettima, describing it as “the height of executive rascality”. Wabara commented on Sunday while reacting to Tinubu’s trip to France for a two-week working visit and Shettima’s trip to…
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, Representative Bamidele Salam, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Oba Akeem Owoade, the newly enthroned 46th Aláàfin of Oyo. In a statement posted on his official Facebook account on Sunday, Rep. Salam, who is also representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency in…
