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“Naira Abuse Increases Printing Expenses” – CBN Warns
The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the alarm that the abuse and poor handling of naira banknotes are significantly increasing the cost of printing and replacing them. The warning came on Wednesday during the launch of a nationwide sensitisation campaign on proper naira handling, held in Abuja. Delivering a keynote address, the Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate, Dr Bala Bello, represented...
Defence Minister Supports Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has said that President Tinubu's robust economic reforms are yielding significant results. This is contained in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Henshaw Ogubike. Matawalle said that these policies, which include the new tax reforms and several key achievements across...
You Can’t Ban Open Grazing, Miyetti Allah Challenges Governors
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a factional umbrella body for herdsmen in the country, has said it is opposed to the ban imposed on open grazing of cattle by South-West governors. It said the enforcement of the ban was tantamount to an eviction notice. This is however against the position of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, which...
Nnamdi Kanu’s Broadcasts Take Centre Stage As Court Adjourns Trial To May 8
The ongoing trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, continued today, 7th May 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, marked by intense scrutiny of his past broadcasts and a series of dramatic exchanges between the prosecution and defense, ABN TV reports. The hearing was eventually adjourned to Thursday, May 8, 2025,...
Flying Eagles Commence 2025 World Cup Prep With Chile Draw
The Flying Eagles opened their preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with a 1-1 draw against hosts Chile on Saturday, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The friendly in Rancagua marked the first of two tune-up matches lined up ahead of the tournament, which kicks off on September 27 in Santiago, Chile. Nigeria struck first through Ahmed Akinyele in the...
Africa Shouldn’t Expect Much From Trump — Shehu Sani
Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker and human rights advocate, has warned African nations not to have high expectations for Donald Trump's administration as he takes office as the 47th president of the United States. In a tweet on Monday, January 20, 2024, Sani said Trump’s administration would be a great challenge to the world. The ex-lawmaker maintained that America’s relations with the rest...
Abia Govt Backs Ekponibro Festival, Aims To Enhance Economy Through Tourism
The Abia State Government has given official recognition to the Ekponibro Festival, celebrated by the Atani Abam Community, and committed to elevating the annual cultural event to global recognition. The government also reaffirmed its commitment to creating thousands of new jobs and boosting the state’s economy through cultural tourism. Speaking during the endorsement, the Commissioner for Art, Culture, and Creative Economy,...
IPOB Denies Ties To Simon Ekpa, Slams APC Over Alleged Media Propaganda
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly condemned what it described as a deliberate media campaign by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government to misrepresent its activities and link the organization to controversial separatist figure, Simon Ekpa. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB distanced itself from Ekpa, categorically stating that he is not and...
Police Foil Attack In Katsina, Neutralize Suspected Bandit In Katsina
Police operatives in Katsina State have foiled an attack on Sabuwa town, headquarters of Sabuwa local government area of the state, neutralizing one suspected bandit. The police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, made this known to newsmen on Thursday in Katsina. He said that on April 17, 2024, information was received that some suspected bandits in their numbers, armed with dangerous weapons...
Army denies killing of 25 soldiers in Borno
The Nigerian Army has denied media reports that 25 soldiers were killed in an attack coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. According to Punch News Today Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, made the denial in a Short Message (SMS) sent to the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri on Sunday. Some reports claimed 25 soldiers were killed on...
