By the time Bola Ahmed Tinubu ascended to the presidency, many believed it was the culmination of a lifelong ambition—an inevitability rather than a decision. But according to Bisi Akande, former governor of Osun State and a close political ally, Tinubu had deep reservations about running. It took persistent persuasion, an appeal to Yoruba tradition, … Read more
For the second consecutive day, the naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. FMDQ data showed that the naira appreciated to N1,510.72/$1 on Wednesday, up from N1,522.28/$1 the previous day. This represents a gain of N11.58 for the local currency. Similarly, at the parallel market, the … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will organise a nationwide rally to protest the approval of a 50 percent hike in telecommunication tariff by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on February 4. The NLC announced this in a communiqué issued at the end of Wednesday’s emergency meeting convened by its National Administrative Council (NAC) and signed … Read more
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, has ordered the immediate dissolution of an unauthorised coronation committee allegedly set up by a group of individuals without his approval. In a statement made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the monarch warned that any further meetings or activities related … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, citing anti-party activities as the reason for his removal. The decision was contained in a letter from the APC leadership, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You”, which formally notified … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, after raiding his Abuja home. Naija News learnt that the anti-graft agency arrested the professor of haematology-oncology and bone marrow transplantation in his house in the presence of his wife and … Read more
Access Bank PLC has been bagged the THISDAY Global Bank of the Year award for 2024, recognising its significant impact on the global banking landscape. In addition, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, received the distinguished THISDAY Titan of the Year award for his exceptional contributions to the banking sector in 2024. At THISDAY Awards … Read more
A Lawmaker representing Southern Kaduna Senatorial Zone, Senator Sunday Marshall Katung has urged the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to safeguard innocent citizens against the recent surge in terrorist attacks in the region. In a statement on Wednesday, the Lawmaker decried the relentless attacks on communities in Kauru, Kachia, Zangon Kataf, Kaura, … Read more
The runway at Kano airport has been temporarily shut down for inspection and clearance following a tyre burst incident involving a Max Air aircraft during its landing. Naija News reports that this occurrence on Tuesday night resulted in disruptions to flight schedules; however, all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without sustaining any injuries. … Read more
Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has pleaded not guilty to cybercrime charges filed against him by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. Sowore appeared before Justice Liman at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, where he was arraigned for allegedly referring to Egbetokun as an “illegal … Read more