Again, armed herders invade Benue community, shoot resident, loot shops
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Residents of Ankpechi community in Oglewu Ward, along the Otukpo-Ogobia Road in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, were thrown into panic on Thursday morning after suspected armed herdsmen reportedly invaded the area, shot a resident and looted several provision stores. Sources in the community said the attackers stormed the […]
We won’t be rigid on cash withdrawal limit — Emefiele
… says President told him to carry on without fear …CBN has taken over N500bn old notes into vaults By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday, said that the recently-introduced policy on cash withdrawal limit was not meant to hurt anybody but to strengthen the nation’s […]
Updated: Unknown gunmen attack Anambra hospital, steal 4 newborns
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Nnewi Unknown gunmen have attacked a maternity hospital in Nkpologwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, abducting four newborn babies. Vanguard gathered from a source in the community that the incident happened on Tuesday night, and was only made known to members of the community on Wednesday (today) morning. According to […]
Reps order CBN to suspend cash withdrawal policy
Emefiele was asked to cause an appearance Thursday next week to explain to the House on the impact and significance of the new policy.
FG’s deficit spending rises 7% to N593bn — CBN
•As revenue into Federation account drops 9.8% By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The Federal Government recorded deficit spending of N593 billion in August this year, representing seven per cent higher than N554.21 billion recorded in the previous month. The increased deficit was driven by 4.2 per cent, month-on-month MoM, increase in capital expenditure which moderated […]
Flood: Govs should account for ecological funds — Environment minister
–Says FG plays its part, state govts must fulfil their obligations Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor ABUJA — Revisiting the flooding that devastated some states recently, Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammed Abdullahi, has asked Nigerians to seek answers from their respective governors on what they did with the huge sums of money they receive routinely from the […]
