NLC: Cash withdrawal policy will impoverish more Nigerians
Members of organised labour have spoken out against the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) cash withdrawal policy, warning that it will further strain the country’s already shaky economy.
Archbishop Martins: God will change Nigeria’s fortunes for good
Most Rev. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins, the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, has urged Nigerians to maintain their faith and trust that God will release our country from the chains of bad leadership and the resulting poverty, injustice, inequity, and marginalisation.
IGP grants Enugu governor’s request for personnel, equipment
In response to requests from Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has approved several measures that will help the state continue to be one of the safest and least violent in Nigeria.
Marcus Rashford signs new contract with Manchester United
Marcus Rashford, an attacker for Manchester United, has signed a contract extension that keeps him with the team until 2024, the English team said Saturday.
Nyesom Wike fulfils $20,000 pledge to players, officials of Rivers United
Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the governor of Rivers State, has made good on his promise to give $20,000 to each player and official of the Nigerian Professional Football League Champions, Rivers United, for winning the title for the first time.
Nigerian troops attack, neutralise 10 bandits in Kaduna
During ambush patrols in the general areas of the Chikun and Birnin Gwari councils in Kaduna State, troops from Operation Forest Sanity neutralised eight bandits and took six motorcycles from them.
Volodymyr Zelensky condemns Russian “terror” after Kherson shelling
At least five people have been killed, and twenty others were injured in Kherson city, which Kyiv’s army retook in November, during shelling on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Russian “terror.”
Nigeria police detain fake doctor who stitched patient’s womb, urinary tract.
The police in Ondo have detained an individual named Olalekan Rabiu after he allegedly posed as the chief medical director (CMD) of Iremide Private Hospital, Orita Ojo, Odigbo LGA of Ondo State.
Sokoto governor’s aides, others dump PDP for APC
Alhaji Abdullahi Jabo of Tambuwal and Hajiya Hafsatu Tudun-Wada of Sokoto South Local Government Areas were the Special Assistants, as reported by Abubakar.
Atiku Abubakar campaign blasts Nyesom Wike over secretariat closure
The Peoples Democratic Party’s Presidential Campaign Council has responded to the closure of Atiku Abubakar’s Rivers State campaign office by sealing the building.