Nigeria among 44 countries meeting in El Salvador to discuss Bitcoin
Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador, has announced a meeting of 44 countries to discuss Bitcoin and several topics. The meeting will take place in El Salvador today. The president announced this in a series of tweets via his official Twitter handle on Sunday night. El Salvador, a country in South […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 8-month high at 16.82% amid soaring fuel and food prices
The consumer price index, which measures the rate of increase in the price of goods and services, climbed to 16.82 per cent in April 2022, on the back of surging food and gas prices. The rate is 1.3 per cent points lower compared to the rate recorded in April 2021 (18.12) per cent […]
Newspaper Headlines: APC chieftains jostle to occupy vacant ministerial positions
The aftermath of President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive to his political appointees seeking elective positions dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
2023: Kaduna APC delegates pledge support for Amaechi — days after endorsing Tinubu
Delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna state have expressed their support for the presidential bid of Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation. Amaechi’s visit to the state comes two days after the Kaduna delegates had enthusiastically assured Bola Tinubu, another APC presidential hopeful, of their allegiance. The transportation minister met […]
‘We take it as act of God’ — Deborah Samuel’s parents speak on her murder
Emmanuel Garba, father of late Deborah Samuel, says his family has taken her death as an act of God. Deborah, who was killed over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto, was laid to rest on Saturday in her hometown in Tunga Magajiya, Rijau LGA of Niger state. In an interview with Daily Post, Garba […]
Buba Galadima: Kwankwaso unopposed in race for NNPP presidential ticket
Buba Galadima, a former member of the board of trustees (BoT) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Rabiu Kwankwaso is the unopposed presidential hopeful of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Galadima said the former Kano governor is the only person who purchased the presidential nomination form of the NNPP. Speaking […]
Nwajiuba apologises for ASUU strike, says his children are also affected
Chikwuemeka Nwajiuba, former minister of state for education, has apologised to Nigerian students over the protracted strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The union recently extended the industrial action by another 12 weeks, citing a lack of readiness by concerned officials to resolve the crisis. Addressing the issue, […]
Finally, NFF confirms Peseiro’s appointment as Super Eagles head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Jose Peseiro the new head coach of the Super Eagles, months after an initial deal fell through. The appointment of the Portuguese tactician was confirmed in a statement released by the federation on Sunday. Peseiro is expected to take up his role in the team […]
‘Prophet Muhammad didn’t kill anyone for insulting him’ — Gumi speaks on murder of Deborah Samuel
Ahmad Gumi, Islamic cleric, says Prophet Muhammad (SAW) did not kill those who insulted him during his lifetime. Gumi spoke during a religious teaching class at the Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna. He was reacting to the murder of Deborah Samuel student of Shehu Shagari College of Education. Gumi’s sermon, which was […]
Vote in best interest of Nigeria, Osinbajo tells Jigawa APC delegates
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) delegates in Jigawa to “do what’s in the best interest of Nigeria” when voting for the party’s presidential candidate. The vice-president spoke on Sunday during a visit to stakeholders and delegates of the APC in Jigawa ahead of the party’s presidential primary. […]