Six civilians have been reportedly killed by a military airstrike that hit Yauni community, Zakka ward of Safana local government area of Katsina state. Six killed: Military airstrike linked to Katsina LG election Daily Trust reported on Monday, February 17, that a resident who pleaded anonymity, said the incident was as a result of the … Read more
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passed a vote of confidence on Speaker Mojisola Meranda following widespread rumours of her possible resignation. The lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 2, Oladipo Ajomale, moved the motion, affirming the assembly’s trust in Meranda’s leadership. The motion was seconded by Gbolahan Ogunleye from Ikorodu Constituency 1. … Read more
The Police Service Commission today, Monday 17th February 2025, approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the Commissioner of Police, Lagos state Command. CP Jimoh, before his appointment, was Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority, Eastern Ports. Jimoh, who hails from Kwara State, was former Force Public Relations Officer and later Deputy Commissioner, Airport Police; … Read more
Steady competition is building in the pension industry, as customers are switching pension fund administrators in search of higher returns. A report shows that almost 300,000 Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA) holders in Nigeria have switched their pension funds manager in the last five years. Along with this switch, up to N1.26 trillion has been moved … Read more
A Kano State High Court has ruled that the federal government must not interfere with funds belonging to the 44 local government councils in the state. Justice Musa Ibrahim Karaye delivered the ruling on Monday after reviewing evidence presented by local government representatives. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had sought a court order to halt … Read more
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima on Monday expressed grief over the death of Afenifere’s leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Shettima described Pa Adebanjo who died on Friday at the age of 96, as an advocate of a more equitable and progressive Nigeria. He noted Adebanjo’s extensive contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, from his role … Read more
The Chief of Defence Standards and Evaluations at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of the Nigerian Army, Major General Adekunle Ariyibi, has confirmed that terrorists groups like Boko Haram and Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP), have been enjoying foreign sponsorship which has made it possible for the groups to continue their sustained assault on … Read more
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 17th February, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? … Read more
An Anambra State security outfit has declared its intention to arrest women seen in public without bras or panties. New Telegraph who made this known via his X handle said that women wearing only panties in public would also face arrest. According to the video, an official of the security outfit, speaking in Igbo, claimed … Read more
Following the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly, some staff of the complex have clashed with officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). In a video seen by Politics Nigeria, the DSS officials who had invaded the premises of the Lagos Assembly had made an attempt to take over the complex. However, … Read more