Category National

Bangladesh-Nigeria trade hits $100m, says Envoy

  THE Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Masudur Rahman, announced that relations between Bangladesh and Nigeria have significantly strengthened in recent years. He highlighted that bilateral trade has grown from 50 million to more than 100 million dollars Rahman…

Emir Bayero Cancels Durbar Celebration

THE 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to security concerns in the state. Emir Bayero made this announcement while briefing newsmen at his Nasarawa Mini palace in Kano on…

NDLEA: 1 million People in Oyo State Abuse Illicit Drugs

  THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says no fewer than one million people in Oyo State are involved in illicit drug consumption. The NDLEA State Commander, Olayinka Joe-Fadile, disclosed this on Wednesday during a campaign rally against drug abuse in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the campaign…

Actor Kunle Remi Welcomes First Baby With Wife, Tiwi

  NOLLYWOOD actor Kunle Remi and his wife, Tiwi, have welcomed their first child following a challenging medical journey. The couple shared their emotional path to parenthood, revealing the hardships they endured, including a difficult medical discovery, prolonged bed rest,…

Imo Community Protests as Govt Reclaims old Market Land

THERE was tension in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Wednesday as residents of Umuoyima Autonomous Community staged a peaceful protest against the state government’s takeover of the old Timber and Allied Market, popularly known as Ogbosisi, along Wetheral Road.…

BREAKING: FG Suspends Financial council Dues After Backlash

  THE Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of the implementation of annual dues imposed on public interest enterprises by the Financial Reporting Council. This came following widespread concerns from industry stakeholders. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment,…