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By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted a state pardon to Mrs. Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello — son of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Haliru Bello. Sanda, arrested in November 2017 and sentenced…

Photo: CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has begun integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its monetary policy framework, marking a significant step toward technological innovation in economic management. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this during a fireside chat at the London Business School,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that the National Assembly will not be held hostage by the “disruptive instincts” of any of its members, stressing the importance of discipline and adherence to parliamentary rules in preserving Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Saturday by his media…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on all goods imported from China, marking a sharp escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump said the new measure—set to take effect on…

By Douglas Maha, Abuja Nigeria’s central bank has released draft guidelines requiring banks to refund customers within 48 hours for failed interbank Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions, in a move aimed at improving payment reliability and consumer protection. The proposed rules, published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on…

By Douglas Maha, Abuja Nigeria’s public debt has climbed to ₦152.4 trillion ($99.7bn) as of June 30, 2025, from ₦149.4 trillion recorded three months earlier, according to the latest figures from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The increase of ₦3.01 trillion, or about 2%, was driven by a weaker naira…

Photo: Enugu Governor Peter Mbah dumping PDP for APC Nigeria’s political landscape appears to be sliding toward a one-party structure as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continues an unrelenting expansion that is dismantling the once formidable opposition, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The wave of defections sweeping across states…

At least four soldiers have been confirmed dead, while five others sustained injuries after Boko Haram terrorists launched a coordinated attack on a military post in Ngamdu, along the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, in the early hours of Friday. The attack, which occurred around 2:30…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Faith Adewale, has opened up for the first time since his disqualification from the reality show, sharing an emotional message about his personal journey, struggles, and newfound perspective on life. Faith, who was disqualified for breaching the show’s rules, released…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria’s Super Eagles have taken a major step toward qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Lesotho in their Group B qualifier on Friday. The win keeps the three-time African champions firmly in contention for an automatic qualification spot ahead of…