Moribund Ajaokuta Steel Workers Allocated ₦6 Billion for 2025 Salaries
In the 2025 federal budget, the Nigerian government has allocated ₦6.21 billion to cover the salaries of workers at the Ajaokuta Steel Company. This is a significant increase from the ₦4.29 billion earmarked in 2024, marking a 45% rise despite the steel plant’s long-standing inactivity. The plant has not produced any steel since its creation […]
Gunmen reportedly kill 11 in Benue
On Christmas Day, tragedy struck the Nyiev-ya area of Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State as gunmen attacked several communities, leaving at least 11 people dead. The residents, who were celebrating Christmas with their families, were caught off guard when armed attackers, believed to be herders, stormed the villages. The attack targeted communities […]
Police arrest 22 suspected criminals, recover dangerous weapons on Christmas Day
During the Christmas holiday, the Nigeria Police Force arrested 22 criminals, including armed robbers, kidnappers, and cultists, who were targeting innocent people. The police were quick to respond to reports of criminal activity across several states, successfully making arrests and recovering dangerous weapons. In Lagos, at 1 a.m. on Christmas Day, police officers received a […]
Nigeria’s FX turnover surges to N23.95tn
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market saw remarkable growth in November 2024, with total turnover reaching $14.39 billion, equivalent to N23.95 trillion. This was revealed in the latest FMDQ Markets Monthly Report. The report highlighted that the FX turnover for the spot and derivatives markets totaled N58.22 trillion and N0.81 trillion, respectively. The Spot FX Market […]
Nigerian troops kill two notorious bandit leaders, Ma’oli, Kachalla Muchelli
The Nigerian military has made significant progress in its fight against terrorism and banditry in the North West region. Recently, troops from Operation Fansan Yamma conducted successful missions in Katsina and Zamfara States, taking down two notorious bandit leaders. In Katsina State, the troops carried out an operation in Mai Sheka village, located in Kunchin […]
Tax reforms: You must listen to North, anarchy looms – Gov Mohammed to Tinubu
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has voiced strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms, warning they could harm Northern Nigeria’s economy and disrupt national unity. During a meeting with the Christian community at the Government House in Bauchi on Thursday, Governor Mohammed criticized the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. As […]
Nigeria Refutes Allegation Of Trying To Destabilise Niger Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has voiced strong support for Nigeria and other member nations in response to accusations made by Niger’s military-led government. These claims, which suggest interference by ECOWAS in Niger’s internal matters, have been firmly denied by the regional organization. ECOWAS emphasized its commitment to protecting the sovereignty and […]
Niger Republic’s Military Leader’s Allegations Against Nigeria Are Baseless – FG
The Nigerian government has dismissed allegations from Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of working with France to destabilize Niger. According to the Federal Government, these claims are baseless and lack any evidence. Since Niger’s political crisis began, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, also the Chairman of ECOWAS, has been leading efforts to […]