The mother of Nigerian music icon 2Baba, Rose Idibia, has expressed deep concern over her son’s recent engagement to Edo lawmaker, Natasha Osarawu, stating that he is “clearly not in his right senses.” “My son is currently going through a divorce, and he is clearly not himself. I know my son—this is not him,” Mrs […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the discontinuation of the three free monthly withdrawals previously allowed for customers using Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of banks other than their own. This directive was contained in a circular dated 10 February 2025, issued by the apex bank’s Acting Director of Financial Policy and Regulation, John […]
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has reaffirmed her stance on the imposition of the death penalty for individuals involved in the production and distribution of fake drugs. Speaking on Arise Primetime, Adeyeye described such individuals as “merchants of death” who prioritise profits over […]
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to police officers across the country against human rights violations and other forms of misconduct. “No operative should be seen carrying assault rifles while dressed in civilian attire (mufti),” the IGP stated during a virtual meeting with senior police officers on Monday. […]
Strong opposition has greeted the introduction of a new 4% administrative charge on Free-on-Board (FOB) value of imports by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), alongside the Nigerian Ports Authority’s (NPA) proposed 15% increase in port charges. The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), and former Senate President Bukola Saraki, in […]
President Bola Tinubu led other prominent Nigerians to pay tribute to the late banking tycoon, Herbert Wigwe, on the first anniversary of his passing, describing him as “a shining star” Nigeria lost too soon. Wigwe, along with his wife, Chizoba; son, Chizi; and a former President of the National Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange […]
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 18 March for ruling on a preliminary objection filed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) against a lawsuit brought by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE over an oil import licence dispute. Justice Ekwo set the date after hearing arguments from […]
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to investigate the unauthorised and illegal linking of National Identification Numbers (NINs) to phone lines by telecom service providers without users’ consent. The directive to the NCC followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Patrick Umoh and Prof. Julius Ihonvbere at the […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new guidelines limiting Bureau de Change (BDC) operators to purchasing a maximum of $25,000 per week from a single Authorised Dealer Bank (ADB) to meet retail market demand. In a circular signed by Dr W. J. Kanya, Acting Director of the Trade & Exchange Department at the […]
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Paris, France, on a private visit, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed in a statement on Wednesday. According to Onanuga, the President’s visit to France is personal and comes ahead of his trip to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he will participate in the 46th […]
