Currency outside banks rose to N2.26 trillion at the end of the first half 2023, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent Money and Credit Statistics. Reports emerged that currency outside banks rose from N982.09 billion at the end of February to N2.26 trillion in June 2023. The currency …

The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Mr Samuel Titus Musa, has disbursed about N13.3 million to 24 deceased families of the police officers who died on their official duties.   Musa, who disbursed this money at the police headquarters, Birnin Kebbi, to the next of kin of the deceased, advised …

A two-month-old baby whose name was given as Usman Idris has been reportedly stolen from the mother during a school graduation in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. Sources familiar with the development told our correspondent that the incident occurred around 3 pm on Saturday during the event held at the school …

The Super Falcons on Monday played a goalless draw against the Republic of Ireland to advance to the Women’s World Cup knockout stage. The Nigerian female team advanced to the knockout stage with 5 points garnered from two draws and one win.   The Super Falcons shared points with the …

In the early hours of Monday, hundreds of civil servants in Oyo blocked the gate to the state government secretariat. The secretariat houses the governor’s office, government ministries, agencies and departments in the state.   The workers blocked the entrance into the state’s powerhouse to demand an audience with Governor …

Lagos State Police Command has arrested 88 suspected criminals 24 hours after the launch of “Operation Flush”. The state commissioner of police, Mr Idowu Owohunwa, made the disclosure when the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) hosted him during its monthly congress in Ikeja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

The Katsina State Government is taking steps to pass a new law that will establish the Zakkat and Waqaf Commission as an agency within the state civil service. This move is aimed at strengthening the existing Katsina Zakkat and Waqaf Board and enhancing its coordination of Zakkat’s disbursement in the …

A judge in the Federal High Court, Justice Peter Mallong, has died. He was said to have died on Sunday after a brief illness. The Chief Registrar, Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hassan Sulaiman, confirmed this to our correspondent on Monday.   He said, “Hon. Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong, a …

Immediate past Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has arrived at the National Assembly for his ministerial screening. Wike arrived at the National Assembly with his wife and some party loyalists. The Nation reports that the Senate will commence the screening of Ministerial nominees today. No fewer than 20 out of 28 …

President Bola Tinubu is decorating the Chief of Defense Staff, Maj Gen Christopher Musa and the service chiefs with their new ranks. President Tinubu appointed the new set of of military security chiefs on June 19, 2023, ending the tenure of those appointed by his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari. …