In a historic statewide address on Sunday, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State delivered his first public statement following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that nullified the October 5, 2024, local government elections. The governor announced decisive action, directing Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to immediately assume control of...

•The daily limit for cash withdrawals from ATMs has been fixed at N70,000 by Standard Chartered Bank•Customers were told that the weekly cash withdrawal cap remains at N500,000 for individuals and N5 million for businesses•There would still be a N100 fee for every N20,000 taken out at ATMs located outside...

Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday urged the Federal Government to jettison any planned hike in electricity tariff under any guise, threatening to lead mass resistance against further such increases. This came as it threatened to shut down operations of telecommunications companies should they fail to implement the 35 Percent tariff...

A Southern California family is mourning the tragic loss of 13-year-old Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr., who they believe died after attempting a dangerous social media challenge similar to past trends that have claimed multiple young lives. The teenager was found unresponsive in his bedroom in Murrieta on the morning of...

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Muslims in the country to use the Ramadan fasting season to pray for Nigeria’s growth and development. In a statement on Friday, Tinubu said the Ramadan season “coincides with a period of renewed hope and progress for our nation”. The president said his administration...

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has fully funded the bride price for 300 couples, amounting to N54 million, as part of a mass wedding initiative spearheaded by his wife’s NANAS Foundation. The grand ceremony took place at the Emir of Gwandu’s palace in Birnin Kebbi, drawing high-profile dignitaries. The...