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Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, says Nigeria’s reserves has risen to $50.45bn as net FX hits $34.80bn, the highest in 13 years. Cardoso described it as a major improvement in Nigeria’s foreign reserve position, adding that it is a clear evidence of stronger external sector fundamentals and sustained economic reforms. Speaking…
Pentagon has confirmed deployment of more troops to the Middle East l as the war between the United States and Iran entered its third day on Monday, President Donald Trump warned thathere might be U.S. casualties are likely, describing the conflict as necessary to confront what he called a “terrorist regime.” He condoled the families…
Government of Qatar has confirmed it shot down two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Thick smoke was seen rising from parts of Doha’s industrial area after what officials described as Iranian strikes targeting energy and civilian facilities. Qatar authorities said the country’s air defense system successfully intercepted several missiles and…
Enugu State Government has announced a 90-day amnesty for property owners without approved building plans to regularise their properties, as part of ongoing efforts to enforce structured urban development and strengthen regulatory compliance across the state. This was contained in a statement made available to Newsmen by the Managing Director of the Enugu State Geographic…
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, who had been on the run for 13 years over alleged involvement in cocaine and heroin trafficking. Director of Media and Advocacy of the agency Femi Babafemi, in a statement made available to Newsmen on Sunday, said the suspect was…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged politicians across the country to stop campaigns for the 2027 general elections and urgently address the worsening insecurity claiming lives in many communities.The former governor of Anambra State (2006- 2014) made the call in a statement shared on his official X handle on Sunday,…
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, says the commission will conduct a nationwide mock presidential election ahead of the 2027 general elections to test its result transmission system and other technological infrastructure. He made this known on Sunday during the Citizens’ Townhall on the Electoral Act 2026 held in Abuja….
Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai have repelled coordinated midnight attacks by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on three military bases in Borno State, killing 11 insurgents in separate encounters. The attacks, which occurred between February 28 midnight and the early hours of March 1, targeted Forward Operating Bases located in Mayanti, Gajigana…
Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) under the Contributory Pensions Scheme (CPS) Sector in Enugu State, has called on all federal pensioners residing in the state to register with the union to enable them access newly introduced benefits. The Enugu State Coordinator of the union, Comrade Timothy Oyewande, made the call in Enugu on Saturday in…
United States Department of State has directed all American personnel and citizens in five Middle East countries to remain indoors following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets. The emergency advisory affects Americans living in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan and Israel, among others, after explosions and heavy smoke…