Asian stock markets recorded mixed trading on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve boss, Jerome Powell, indicated that interest rates could stay higher for long to offset a rebound following the latest bout of Middle East-fuelled selling. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell in New York, though the Dow eked out a gain. Asia was…
A businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial at the Federal High Court, Lagos. Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Lagos on three counts bordering on abuse of…
About 29 Yoruba Nation agitators were, on Wednesday, arraigned before the Chief Magistrates Court in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for their involvement and roles in the failed invasion of the Governor’s Office and the state House of Assembly. The case, with charge number Mi/520c/2024, is between the Commissioner of Police and the 29 suspects….
investigations have revealed that as more Boko Haram insurgents who surrender their arms and ammunition to the government and renounce acts of terrorism and banditry continue to be reintegrated into the life of normalcy, there are big concerns that the females among them are increasingly finding it difficult to get male spouses. More findings indicate…
Former Kwara State Senator, Rafiu Ibrahim, is dead. He was said to have died at the age of 57 after a brief illness. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the family and obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday. The statement read, “We kindly request your prayers and support during this difficult time. His…
The Adamawa State Government has urged parents and guardians to support the Governor Ahmadu Fintiri-led administration in tackling cases of insecurity in the state. The government said this had become imperative following the upsurge in attacks carried out by armed youth gangs in the state popularly called Shila boys. Addressing journalists in Yola, on Tuesday,…
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company has concluded plans to invest N1.2bn in network expansion and improvement in power supply to the famous Dawanau International Grains Market in Kano. This was contained in a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications at KEDCO, Sani Bala Sani, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday. He said the…
Ahead of the 98th National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has passed a vote of confidence on the party’s acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, amidst calls for his removal. The upcoming NEC meeting is poised to tackle whether Damagum should maintain his position or be…
Indigenes of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State trooped out Tuesday evening and blocked the Makurdi-Naka road to protest killings. About 26 people in three communities were killed in the council area by bandits suspected to be herdsmen. The Local Government Area Chairman, Henry Agba, informed our correspondent that the attack which commenced…
Iran summoned the French, British, and German ambassadors to Tehran on Sunday over reactions to Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel. “The British, French, and German ambassadors to Tehran were summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the irresponsible positions of certain officials of these countries regarding Iran’s response to the actions of…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has stated that it will not hesitate to take action against businesses engaging in price fixing. It highlighted the strain this act places on consumers’ well-being and economic stability and urged citizens to report such practices. The FCCPC disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, on Sunday, issued a warning regarding false recruitment information circulating online. Notice of the false recruitment that has been circulating online since April 4, 2024, reads, “FRSC Recruitment Portal 2024: The Federal Road Safety Corps is recruiting skilled experts who have experience and a desire to work with the organisation….