Nigeria’s annual inflation rate eased to 21.88% in July from 22.22% in June, extending its downward trend for the fourth consecutive month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Friday. The slowdown comes after the NBS updated the base year for its calculations and reweighted the basket of goods and services used to track […]
The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has responded to comments made by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo regarding Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, the first General Evangelist of the church. In a statement signed by Pastor Ade Alawode, Director of Publicity, CAC, the church described Fatoyinbo’s comments as “insensitive and ill-informed.” The statement highlighted Apostle Babalola’s anointing, […]
British Airways on Friday denied boarding to 58 passengers scheduled for its Abuja–London flight after a faulty aircraft door forced the airline to leave some seats unoccupied for safety reasons. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed the development, stating that the move was taken in line with aviation safety protocols. Director of Public Relations […]
A British Airways pilot has been suspended following a serious security incident on a flight from Heathrow to New York. The pilot allegedly left the cockpit door open, allowing passengers, including his family members, to see him operating the controls. This breach of security protocols has raised concerns about the safety of flights […]
The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, has warned officers who neglect their duties, vowing that strict sanctions will be enforced against any personnel found culpable. Nwakuche gave the warning on Friday during the decoration ceremony of 30 newly promoted Assistant Controllers-General of Corrections (ACGs) in Abuja. He expressed disappointment […]
A disturbing incident has unfolded in Rivers State, Nigeria, where a pastor was arrested for flogging over 20 children during a “spiritual cleansing” ritual. The pastor, identified as Ifediorah Joseph, claimed the ritual was inspired by the Holy Spirit. However, authorities have described the act as “a total case of child abuse.” The […]
In a symbolic step toward peace and youth empowerment, about 70 repentant thugs, popularly known as yan kalare, have renounced violence and surrendered their weapons during a high-level town hall meeting to mark International Youth Week in Gombe State. The event, held on Friday at the Council Chamber of Gombe Local Government, was organised by […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday departed Abuja for a two-nation official visit to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The President’s aircraft took off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 11:15 a.m., with senior government officials — including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser […]
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Thursday received the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on a working visit to the Bank’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, according to a statement posted on the CBN’s official X handle, centred on trade-related matters and Nigeria’s participation […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has described Ogun State as a strong base for the ruling party, expressing confidence that residents will vote overwhelmingly for the APC in Saturday’s by-election for the Remo Federal Constituency. Prof. Yilwatda made the remarks at the Gateway International Airport on his […]
