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Buhari Could Have Died Long Ago If He Used Nigerian Hospitals — Ex-spokesman Adesina
Femi Adesina, a former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that Buhari might not have survived his health challenges if he had depended solely on Nigerian hospitals for treatment. Adesina made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television ahead of the state funeral for the late former president. Addressing criticisms about Buhari’s...
Gunmen Kill 20, Injure Others In Fresh Attack On Plateau Community
Suspected Fulani militias attacked the Bindi community in the Ta-Hoss district of the Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Monday night, killing at least 20 people. The attack left many others injured and forced residents to flee for their lives. According to a statement jointly signed by Gideon Manjal and Gadu Daniel Dong, Chairman and Publicity Secretary of the Riyom...
Naira Trades At N1,518/$
The Nigerian naira extended its recent gains on Monday, strengthening to a four-month high against the US dollar to close at 1518/$ on the official market, the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria revealed that the naira gained 0.74 per cent to close at 1518/$ on Monday. This marks the naira’s strongest performance since March 14,...
“Buhari Refute Claims Ordering DSS Raid On Igboho’s Residence” — Bakare
The founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari had no knowledge of the controversial raid on the residence of Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. Bakare disclosed this on Monday evening during an interview on Television Continental’s programme, Beyond The Headlines. According to the cleric, although he...
Markets Rises As China’s Economy Met Expectation
Markets rose Tuesday as data showed China’s economic growth met expectations, while optimism that governments will hammer out deals to avoid the worst of Donald Trump’s tariff threats provided support. Beijing said gross domestic product expanded 5.2 per cent in April-June thanks to a surge in exports as businesses front-loaded shipments ahead of the US president’s stiff levies, and after...
US Embassy, Consulate Closed To Observe Public Holiday In Honour Of Buhari
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Tuesday, July 15, in observance of the national public holiday declared by the Nigerian government in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The US Mission in Nigeria announced the closure in a statement posted on its official X account on Monday. “The U.S....
Dangote Submits Paper Work For Seaport Project
The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has commenced the process to develop what he described as Nigeria’s biggest and deepest seaport in Olokola, Ogun State, a move that signals the expansion of his multibillion-dollar industrial empire and a strategic push into maritime logistics. Speaking during an interview with Bloomberg in Lagos on Monday, Dangote disclosed that he submitted...
Eight Banks Record N156bn Impairment Charges
Eight Nigerian banks incurred a combined N156bn in impairment charges on credit and financial assets in the first quarter of 2025, according to an analysis by The PUNCH of their unaudited financial statements filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited recently. The impairment charges, often referred to as loan losses or credit losses, reflect provisions set aside by banks to cover...
Rainoil Unveils 10 New Fuel Outlet
Rainoil Limited says it opened 10 new fuel retail stations across Nigeria as part of its nationwide expansion strategy, bringing the company’s total network to over 210 stations in 27 states. According to a statement on Monday, the company said the development was in line with its ’Road to 400’ campaign, a strategic initiative aimed at scaling the company’s retail...
Police Nab Suspects In Connection With Murder Of Chinese National In Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Yunusa Abdullahi and Peace Keno Danlami, in connection with the murder of Chinese national Chen Wang, who was allegedly stabbed to death in his office earlier this year. Wang, an employee of WH Great Resource Ltd. in Ogere, was killed on January 12, 2025. In a statement released Tuesday by the Force...
