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Nigeria’s financial system stayed under heavy cash pressure in January as aggressive tightening moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria drained trillions of naira from the banking space and pushed interbank borrowing rates higher. Despite a slight improvement compared to December, average system liquidity still closed the month deep in…

The Acting Amananaowei of Amassoma, His Royal Highness Chief Godwill Akedesuo, has condemned the killing of Patrick Peresuodei, a son of the Amassoma community, Bayelsa State, describing the incident as brutal, unlawful, and a grave affront to the peace and values of the kingdom. Addressing journalists, the traditional ruler accused…

Amid rising public concern over the slow progress of the Electoral Amendment Bill, the House of Representatives has said the delay is deliberate and aimed at delivering a more reliable and widely accepted electoral law. House spokesman Akintunde Rotimi said lawmakers are prioritising accuracy and consensus over speed, noting that…

…Military moves to court-martial… …..fates of 1990 coup plotters Photo: Defence Minister, Christopher Musa By Didimoko A. Didimoko Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has said military officers detained over an alleged coup plot were fully aware of the seriousness of their actions and will face trial under military law. Speaking…

By Sodeeq Kamsela, Abuja Fear and confusion gripped Agwara town in Niger State on Sunday morning after armed men stormed the area, set key buildings on fire and abducted several residents during an overnight attack. Agwara, which serves as the headquarters of Agwara Local Government Area, came under siege around…

By Didimoko A. Didimoko A major anti-drug sweep across Nigeria has led to multiple arrests and large seizures of cocaine, cannabis and controlled drugs, with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency recording fresh successes at airports, seaports and highways. The headline arrest happened at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in…

Security forces fighting insurgency in the North-East have recorded another major breakthrough after killing a senior Boko Haram commander, Abu Khalid, during a coordinated night operation in Borno State. Abu Khalid, who was reported to be the second-in-command within the Sambisa Forest network, was brought down along with 10 other…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the APC-dominated Senate of deliberately slowing down the passage of the Electoral Bill 2025, warning that the delay could weaken critical safeguards and undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The party made the allegation in a statement signed by its National…

President Bola Tinubu has declared that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are the leaders of the party in their respective states. The president made the declaration on Saturday at the official reception of Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, into the APC, held in Jalingo.…

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered sweeping punitive measures against political and traditional leaders from Amasiri Community in Afikpo Local Government Area following a gruesome attack in which four persons were beheaded in Okporojo, Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of the state. The governor announced the dethronement of…