Ebonyi 2027: Journalists, CSOs demand competence, track records
…As INEC warns against electoral violence, fake news By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Journalists and civil society organisations (CSOs) in Ebonyi State have urged voters to scrutinise the competence, capacity, policy proposals and track records of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. They advised the electorate to look beyond political manifestos, campaign slogans and personalities […]
NDIC pays N1.48bn to 10,312 depositors of 47 closed MFBs
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has paid N1.48 billion to 10,312 insured depositors of 47 recently closed microfinance banks, MFBs, as part of efforts to strengthen confidence in the banking system.
Troops foil Lakurawa attack on Kebbi base, recover weapons
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group on the Forward Operating Base in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Trump misnames Muslim Senate candidate ‘Mohammed’
A Muslim candidate for US Senate accused Donald Trump of “struggling” on Thursday after the president misnamed him “Mohammed” on social media amid increasingly bitter exchanges between the two men.
SDP’s Adebayo likens FG’s 30-day petrol discount to ‘Fuji House of Commotion’
Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the measure was not a return to subsidy, but an arrangement for NNPC to sell petrol at cost for the initial 30-day period.
10 measures FG announced to cushion rising petrol prices
The Federal Government has announced 10 measures aimed at cushioning the impact of rising petrol prices on households, businesses and transport users across Nigeria.
