A nominee for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Board of Directors, Urum Kalu Eke, has declined the appointment, citing his current engagement with the World Bank. President Bola Tinubu had nominated Urum and four others on February 13 for confirmation as members of the CBN board. During the confirmation proceedings on February 29, former…
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has instructed cement companies in Nigeria to return to their previous pricing structure. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Thursday, February 29, Umahi shared that Tinubu issued the directive to support his extensive housing program and concrete road initiative. Umahi emphasized: “I urge…
Rapper Meek Mill has vehemently denied accusations of being gay after facing online trolling stemming from his alleged involvement in a lawsuit against music executive Diddy. The lawsuit, filed by former producer Rodney Jones, mentioned Meek in a footnote, suggesting a connection between them. However, Meek, who was not directly named in the document, has…
The Gombe State Government has officially acknowledged the outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), a contagious disease characterized by the inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes. According to the state government, the outbreak has claimed the lives of six individuals, with five fatalities reported in Nafada Local Government Area and one in Funakeye Local…
Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match following an incident where he appeared to make an obscene gesture during a match in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo was captured on camera cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis in front of opposition fans. The incident occurred on Sunday, shortly…
Ghana’s parliament has approved a new legislation that imposes strict penalties for individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. Under the new law, individuals convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+ face up to three years in prison, while those involved in forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups could receive a maximum jail term of five years. Efforts to substitute prison…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially directed telecom operators to deactivate the phone lines of subscribers who have not linked their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to their SIM cards by February 28, 2024. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, represented by Reuben Mouka, the Director of Public Affairs, made this announcement…
The Senate has summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Commissioner of Police in the FCT to address the escalating insecurity in the region. The decision to summon both officials was made during a closed-door session following a motion moved by Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, on the urgent…
Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesman, has raised concerns over the impact of cryptocurrency trading platform Binance on Nigeria’s economy. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Wednesday, February 28, Onanuga accused Binance of manipulating foreign exchange rates, warning that if left unchecked, the platform could wreak havoc on the nation’s economy. He…
Honouring an invitation by His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Lagos State and embark on a two-day official visit to the State of Qatar on Thursday, February 29, 2024, to further strengthen cooperation between the two nations in several areas, including…
