The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked reports that it planned to phase out the newly redesigned N1, 000, N500 and N200 notes. Dr. Isa AbdulMumim, Ag. Director, Corporate Communications of the bank, described the reports as “fake news.”He advised members of
Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has described being a peacemaker as a difficult task but noted that it remains his key achievement. He made this comment while speaking at the official inauguration of the newly elected executives of the Christian Association of
Following the dearth of gender sensitivity in the Nigerian Polity, albeit with focus on Imo State experience, Imo Women under the umbrella ‘Imo Women Matter’ have resolved to pragmatically change the trend. The Women Matter’ Group whose Convener is the First Lady of
Davido has reponded to a curious netizen on enquiry about the whereabouts of his wife Chioma Adeleke (new Roland). The Afrobeats star who recently returned to social media and released his ‘Timeless’ album had commented under a post where he was hailed for
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Abia State Branch, has petitioned the state Governor-Elect Dr. Alex Otti of ongoing looting and destruction of government property at the Aba General Hospital. According to the reports issues by Kezie Iko, media aide to the Governor-Elect, the
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration service (NIS), Mr Isah Jere. A statement issued in Abuja on Friday by NIS Spokesman, Mr Tony Akuneme, said Jere would remain in office till May 29.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday declared the Peoples Democratic Party standard bearer, Ugonna Ozurigbo the winner of the February 25 House of representatives election conducted in Nwangele/ Nkwerre/ Isu/ Njaba Federal Constituency of Imo State. The collation officer for the
Nollywood ace actor, Mr. Yul Edochie, has finally reacted to the death of his 16-year-old son, Kambi. The actor has been mum over the incident which occurred nearly a month ago. Yul’s son died on March 30 after he developed a seizure in
By PAMELA EBOH, Awka Ahead of the November 11, 2023 governorship election in Imo State, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has expressed dismay on the heightening and intensifying political banditry and brigandage in the hitherto peaceful state.
By Cole Shelton, BJPENN.COM Israel Adesanya entered his UFC 287 fight against Alex Pereira with an injury.Adesanya rematched Pereira on April 8th for the middleweight title he lost back in November of 2022 by fifth-round TKO. After the loss, ‘The Last Stylebender’ was
A German Development Agency, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (German for German Agency for International
Nigeria’s heartless President,Bola Ahmed Tinubu finally released all the 114 #EndBadGovernance protesters (minors and adults)
United States based Scientist and Business Woman, Princess Angela Obasi has joined other well meaning
A former member of the House of Representatives Farouk Lawan has regained freedom after serving