CBN Lifts Deposit Limits, Increases Weekly Cash Withdrawal Ceiling to N500,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced sweeping adjustments to the nation’s cash-handling framework, removing all limits on cash deposits and raising the weekly withdrawal threshold to N500,000 for individuals—up from the previous N100,000.
The policy changes were … Continue Reading
Governor Adeleke Quits PDP, Citing Deepening National Leadership Crisis
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending a long-standing affiliation with the party under which he was elected.
The governor announced his decision late Monday in a statement posted on his … Continue Reading
Governor Alex Otti Visits Nnamdi Kanu at Sokoto Correctional Centre
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Sunday paid a visit to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Sokoto Correctional Centre.
The visit was confirmed by Kanu’s special counsel, Aloy … Continue Reading
UK Declines Nigeria’s Bid to Transfer Ex-Senator Jailed for Organ-Trafficking Offence
The British government has turned down a request from Nigeria to repatriate former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who is serving a lengthy prison term in the United Kingdom for organ trafficking.
Ekweremadu, 63, an influential politician and long-time … Continue Reading
Breaking: Popular Nollywood Actor, Odira Nwobu Dies in South Africa
Popular Nigerian Nollywood actor and comedian, Joseph-oronnro, also known as Odira Nwobu has died. His death has left many in shock as the actor was seen to be active on the social media barely hours ago.
The actor was said … Continue Reading
IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Transferred to Sokoto Prison Following Life Sentence
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been relocated from the Department of State Services (DSS) detention facility in Abuja to a correctional center in Sokoto, according to his … Continue Reading
Nigerian Activist Calls for Legal Action Against Primate Ayodele Over “Hate Speech” Against Igbos
A Nigerian social activist, Comrade Phils, has called on Igbo organisations and influential leaders to initiate legal action against Primate Elijah Ayodele following a viral video in which the cleric declared that Igbos are “cursed” and incapable of producing … Continue Reading
Labour Party Chieftain Slams Primate Ayodele Over ‘Reckless’ Anti-Igbo Prophecy
A former National Treasurer of the Labour Party, Oluchi Oparah, has sharply criticised Primate Elijah Ayodele over comments in a viral video where the cleric declared that Igbos are “cursed” and incapable of producing a Nigerian president, “even with … Continue Reading
Wike, Navy Officers Clash in Abuja Over Controversial Gaduwa Land Plot
A tense confrontation unfolded in Abuja on Tuesday when Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and his security detail engaged in a heated exchange with officers of the Nigerian Navy over a disputed plot of land in Gaduwa District.… Continue Reading
EFCC Declares Ex-Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva Wanted Over $14.8m Refinery Funds Scandal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva wanted over allegations that he diverted more than $14.8 million intended for an oil refinery project.
In a notice released on Monday, … Continue Reading