The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the country’s benchmark interest rate to 27.00 per cent, the first cut in 2024 after three consecutive pauses, signalling a shift in policy towards supporting economic recovery. While welcoming the move, members of the Organised Private Sector argued that the reduction remains marginal […]
Six newly elected councilors in Egor Local Government Area have been sworn in at the council’s Legislative Chambers, following the councillorship by-election held on September 20. Patience Osarogiuwa reports that party leaders, political stakeholders, and a large crowd of supporters gathered to witness the oath-taking ceremony, which was conducted in accordance with local government laws. […]
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle and senior staff redeployment in the state civil service. A statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, said the decision is “part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across key ministries.” According to the directive, the Attorney General and […]
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is intensifying efforts to attract investments into the state, highlighting key achievements recorded by his administration over the past ten months. Currently on an investment drive in Scotland, the Governor is using the platform to engage both foreign and local investors, giving strong assurances that Edo State […]
The Edo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the activities of suspected gold jewelry robbers believed to be behind the killing of Derrick, also known as “Denco”, at a spare parts market in Igun, Benin City.Our crime correspondent, Jolaade Ojo, reports. www.itvradiong.com/livewww.youtube.com/itvradiongwww.facebook.com/itvradiongwww.twitter.com/itvradiongwww.instagram.com/itvradiongwww.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Isiya, has identified incessant alleged attacks and killings of herdsmen by Hausa communities as major reasons for the escalation of retaliatory attacks and kidnapping in Katsina state. Kachalla states this in Faskari during a meeting to broker peace between bandits and locals in the area. Kaduna Correspondent, Nma Mohammed, files […]
The police in Sokoto have confirmed that 10 people lost their lives in a boat accident in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state. The victims were said to be fleeing from an impending attack by bandits in Zalla Bango, a remote village in the council, when the incident occurred. Though officials of […]
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Sunday night took Mrs. Patience Nasamu, wife of Pastor Samuel Nasamu, and a female member of his church to an unknown destination at Agyaragu in Obi Local Government Area. Nasamu, a pastor of Word of God Church Agyaragu, who narrated the tragedy, lamented that his wife, who is breast-feeding […]
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the church and citizens to remain steadfast in prayer as he resumes governance following the end of a six-month state of emergency. Speaking during a thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Opobo Town, his first public appearance since resumption, Governor Fubara emphasized the role of […]
In a move aimed at promoting a culture of decency among public servants, the Delta State Government has banned bushy beards, artificial braided or dyed hair, long eyelashes, fake nails, and other forms of what it describes as indecent appearance. While some residents of Benin City believe this policy will encourage professionalism and moral discipline, […]
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