By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,455 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,475 per dollar last weekend. But the naira depreciated to N1,438 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the…
Nigeria faces a mounting security dilemma as vigilance groups across the country demand access to firearms for self-defence, clashing with the nation’s stringent gun control laws. Balancing community protection with lawful arms regulation has become a pressing test of governance,…
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to deepen grassroots development and sustain programmes that directly impact the lives of citizens. The governor stated this when he received the national coordinator of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action…
Lagos State Government has prayed the Supreme Court to affirm the conviction of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, who was convicted for defiling his wife’s 16-year-old niece by the State High Court but was later set free by the Court of Appeal.…
Actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels has alleged that her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, orchestrated the arrest of her siblings. The actress’s allegation came just eight days after she broke her silence on their marital crisis. PREMIUM TIMES…
By Vincent Ujumadu The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has called on all political parties participating in Saturday’s Anambra governorship election to embrace peace throughout the electoral process. Represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge…
The Edo State Police Command on Monday arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms. In a statement, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said they were arrested during a bush combing exercise in the state.She identified the…
itel, a leading smart technology brand committed to making innovation accessible to all, in partnership with Cycology, Nigeria’s foremost cycling club, successfully hosted the first edition of the Tour de Nigeria Cycling Challenge on 2 November 2025, in Lagos. The…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new permanent secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), made the announcement in a statement issued…
The Chairman of the Oyo State @50 Celebrations Committee, Hon. Saheed Akinade-Fijabi, on Monday highlighted some of the plans for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oyo State, calling on creative minds across the state and…