The operatives of the Department of State Security, DSS, have taken over the office of Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, at the headquarters of the apex bank. The embattled CBN governor has been having a running battle with DSS over alleged terrorism financing. DSS had …

Police in Anambra State have arrested nine persons who were found vandalising electricity installations and equipment. The men were arrested in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, after they had destroyed an electric mast, with the aid of heavy equipment. The state police command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga in a …

Barely 40 days to next year’s presidential election, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has said it would be dangerous to vote an inexperienced leader or the All Progressives Congress party. Atiku’s warning is contained in a statement on his verified Twitter handle posted on …

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Monday opened the portal for 2023 recruitment. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) announced the start of the process. The board invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for full-time appointments to fill vacancies. The positions are Superintendent Of Immigration (SI) …

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has given a fresh update on the deadline to phase out old naira notes. CBN disclosed this on Monday in a bulk message to Nigerians. Nigeria’s apex bank urged Nigerians not to wait until January 31, 2023, the deadline, before depositing their old naira …

Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has said that nobody is against the demands being made by Governor Nyesom Wike and his aggrieved colleagues. The G-5 Governors are demanding, among other things, that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, steps aside. The governors, angered by the outcome …

Arsenal goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo, has joined SK Sturm Graz on loan for the rest of the season. Arsenal confirmed this in a statement via its website on Monday. Okonkwo was recalled from his loan at Crewe Alexandra before joining SK Sturm Graz. Arsenal’s statement read in part: “Arthur Okonkwo has …

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS) has quietly declared Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele wanted. Falana who was a guest on a Channels TV programme said Emefiele was declared wanted over terrorism financing allegations. He lamented that such …

No fewer than 20,350 members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have dumped the party for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State. The Special Assistant, Political Matters to Gov. Bala Mohammed said this while receiving the decampees at an event held on Saturday in Bauchi. According to him, the …

The Family of an Abuja-based woman, Mrs Sabina Itodo, who was kidnapped and killed allegedly paid N4m ransom. It Was Gathered that the deceased was abducted alongside her husband and two children on January 4, 2023, in Kogi State. Mrs Sabina, from Enugu State, was said to be returning to Abuja with …