NPFL: Albert appointed new Plateau United’s captain

NPFL: Albert appointed new Plateau United’s captain

Albert Hilary has been appointed Plateau United captain for the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Albert’s appointment was confirmed by the club on Saturday. He took over the leadership role from Daniel Itodo, who left the club after 12 years. Albert’s elevation is part of the Peace Boys’ rebuilding process for the new […] NPFL: Albert appointed new Plateau United’s captain

JUST IN: Ex-IG Arase dies in Abuja

JUST IN: Ex-IG Arase dies in Abuja

A former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, is dead, Daily Trust has learnt. He was said to have passed away at Cedar Crest Hospital, Abuja, in the early hours of Sunday. His family and the Nigeria Police Force are yet to issue official statements to confirm the development But a family source, who wailed while […]

From devaluation to domination: How Tinubu’s exchange rate reforms boosted the naira as an export engine

From devaluation to domination: How Tinubu’s exchange rate reforms boosted the naira as an export engine

When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration dismantled Nigeria’s rigid foreign exchange regime in 2024, critics were quick to call it a currency collapse. The Naira plunged to ₦1,800 per dollar in March 2024, and headlines screamed of economic freefall. But The post From devaluation to domination: How Tinubu’s exchange rate reforms boosted the naira as an export engine appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News .

Terrorism: ECOWAS to establish $2.61 billion 5000-man standby force

Terrorism: ECOWAS to establish $2.61 billion 5000-man standby force

.Annual cost put at $100m .Report puts region as new epicentre of terrorist activities To tackle terrorism in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is considering the establishment of a 5,000-man brigade ECOWAS Standby Force The post Terrorism: ECOWAS to establish $2.61 billion 5000-man standby force appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News .

Constituents slam Plateau Rep for giving out scooters as empowerment items

Constituents slam Plateau Rep for giving out scooters as empowerment items

The lawmaker representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Ajang Alfred Iliya, has come in for heavy criticism after he presented electric scooters to some of his constituents as empowerment items. According to his media team, Hon Ajang presented the 10 scooters to the recipients as part of his commitment […] Constituents slam Plateau Rep for giving out scooters as empowerment items

BREAKING: Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase is dead

BREAKING: Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase is dead

Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has reportedly passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja, according to SaharaReporters. As at press time, there has been no official confirmation from his family or the Nigeria Police Force regarding the development. Arase, Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed to the position in April 2015 by […] BREAKING: Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase is dead

Senator backs bill to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria

Senator backs bill to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, has reiterated his unwavering support for the Suicide Prevention Bill presently under deliberation in the National Assembly. The bill, which scaled its first reading in February, aims to remove criminal penalties for attempted suicide and create a structured system for suicide prevention and mental health care […] Senator backs bill to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria

APC rule has deepened poverty in Nigeria – Sule Lamido

APC rule has deepened poverty in Nigeria – Sule Lamido

Former Jigawa State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Sule Lamido, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of worsening Nigeria’s economic challenges and deepening hardship for citizens. He revealed that the APC time in power has increased poverty and hardship for Nigerians. Speaking at an expanded caucus meeting of the PDP in Dutse, […] APC rule has deepened poverty in Nigeria – Sule Lamido

Cross River: Gov’s security aides killed my son – Woman cries out

Cross River: Gov’s security aides killed my son – Woman cries out

A resident of Cross River State, Victoria Mba, has accused security operatives attached to the residence of Governor Bassey Otu of killing her 21-year-old son, Moses Mba. Mba laid this allegation on Saturday while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, stressing that her son was beaten and shot in front of the Cross […] Cross River: Gov’s security aides killed my son – Woman cries out