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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks in the country to publish the names and Bank Verification Number (BVN) of defaulters of its forex policy. According to a memo made available to newsmen, the defaulters of the policy are those using fake visas and canceling air tickets after purchase of Personal Travel Allowance (PTA) and Business Travel Allowance (BTA). The ...

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has said the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy will sustain the confidence of the Armed Forces to end criminality in the country. In a statement by his special media aide, FEMI ADESINA, President BUHARI noted that the attack, which led to the loss of lives, came when the military had put insurgents, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminals on the retreat. ...

The Plateau State government has re-imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area (LGA). Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor SIMON LALONG, Dr MAKUT MACHAM, announced this in a statement. Imposing curfew on the local government follows tensions sparked by the attack on Yelwa Zangam – a village in Zangam District of the state....

Former President OLUSEGUN OBASANJO has asked political elites and the Federal Government to prioritize the security and economy of the nation, rather than the current agitation about the 2023 general elections. The elder statesman made the call when he met with the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), UCHE SECONDUS, at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. OLU...

N’GOLO KANTE has been nominated for the UEFA Player of the Year Award for the 2020/21 season alongside his Chelsea teammate JORGINHO and Manchester City star KEVIN DE BRUYNE. Chelsea’s THOMAS TUCHEL was shortlisted for the coach prize along with Manchester City’s, PEP GUARDIOLA and ROBERTO MANCHINI, who led Italy to European Championship glory.The shortlist was selected by...

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has vowed not to exit the government as a failure at the end of his second term in office in 2023. He made the declaration during a crucial closed-door meeting with service chiefs held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The National Security Adviser, Major General BABAGANA MONGUNO (retired), conveyed the President’s pledge to State House correspon...

The Nigerian Army says 219 Boko Haram fighters and children have surrendered to troops in the north-east region of the country.A total of 186 Boko Haram terrorist members led by their Amir, MANYE AGA, comprising 67 adult males, 54 adult females, and 65 children surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai at Forward Operational Base (FOB) Ajiri. Director of Army Public Relations, B...

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has signed the Petroleum Industry Bill 2021 into law. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, FEMI ADESINA, made this known in a statement. The Presidential assent comes a month after the House of Representatives passed the bill on July 16, while the Senate passed the bill on July 15. ...

The Minister of Labour and Employment, CHRIS NGIGE, has counseled striking doctors in the country to be humble and carry themselves with dignity, rather than “play God or compete with God”. NGIGE gave the advice while speaking at the 2nd Summit of Medical Elders Forum, in Abuja. He expressed his concerns over the state of health nationwide and opined that the medical profes...

The Lagos State government has shut twenty pharmacies and patent medicine stores at Shomolu, Bariga and Oworonshoki. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Professor AKIN ABAYOMI disclosed this after reviewing the report of the recent monitoring, inspection and enforcement exercises carried out by the Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods. The aff...