Author: Akintayo Adams

Timileyin Ajayi, a 32-year-old man, has stated that he does not regret killing his girlfriend, Salome Eleojo Adaidu. Ajayi is currently being held at the Nasarawa Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Lafia. He was arrested for the murder of Adaidu, a 24-year-old member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving at Nicon Insurance in Abuja. Salome was reportedly murdered when she visited Ajayi at his house in the Papalana area of New Karshi in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Ajayi was paraded at the headquarters of the Nasarawa State Police Command on Tuesday, along with…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling ₦1.35 billion on nine Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs) during the festive season. Each bank was fined ₦150 million for non-compliance, following spot checks on their branches. The affected banks include: The fines will be directly debited from the banks’ accounts with the CBN. Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, confirmed the development and emphasized the regulator’s commitment to ensuring seamless cash availability. The CBN will continue to monitor cash hoarding and rationing…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú–GCFR has extended palliative support to Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory The distribution of rice, facilitated by the Special Adviser on Students Engagement, Asefon Sunday, took place in Abuja. During the event, Asefon explained that the initiative was part of the President’s ongoing efforts to support students and their communities. He recalled a similar gesture in December 2024, when student leaders received palliative support during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Asefon noted that the rice, initially meant for distribution in December 2024, arrived late in Abuja…

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, announced that the service collected N6.1 trillion in revenue in 2024, marking a 90.4% increase from the N3.2 trillion recorded in 2023. He revealed this during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Adeniyi also noted that the service surpassed its 2024 revenue target of N5.07 trillion by 22%. The highest revenue collection was recorded in October, with N603 billion collected during that month. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Football Megastar, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to sign a new deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, which would make him the highest-paid footballer in history. The new contract is worth an astounding €3.8 million per week, amounting to €200 million in base salary and an additional €60 million from image rights. This deal will reportedly run until June 2026. Since joining Al Nassr, Ronaldo has been in outstanding form, scoring 75 goals in 84 appearances. This extension could bring him tantalizingly close to his goal of reaching 1,000 career goals. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp…

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. Jesus was forced off the pitch in the 40th minute and replaced by Raheem Sterling. The injury is a significant blow to Arsenal, as Jesus had been in excellent form, scoring six goals in his last seven appearances. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his concern, stating that Jesus’ injury is a “big worry” for the team. The club is now considering potential transfer options to bolster their attacking…

President Joe Biden has announced a one-time payment of $770 for victims of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County. The wildfires have claimed 29 lives and caused significant destruction. Biden emphasized that the federal government would cover 100% of the disaster response costs for the next six months. The aid aims to help victims quickly purchase essentials like water, baby formula, and prescriptions. Nearly 6,000 survivors have already registered for assistance, and $5.1 million has been distributed so far. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has approved the disbursement of ₦20,075,050,006.55 to 192,906 students in public tertiary institutions across the country. This disbursement, confirmed on January 1, 2025, aims to support students with their educational expenses. Here are some details about the distribution: Institutions with fewer beneficiaries include: Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The naira continued its decline against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday. According to FMDQ data, the naira weakened to ₦1,548.89 against the dollar on Monday from ₦1,543.03 exchanged last week Friday. This indicated that the naira fell by ₦5.86 compared to ₦1,543.03 traded at the close of last Friday. Similarly, on the black market, the naira closed at ₦1,667 per dollar on Monday from ₦1,665. However, the naira had been fairly stable between ₦1,545 and ₦1,660 per dollar at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, respectively. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp…

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that the national electricity grid will continue to experience frequent collapses. Speaking during the 2025 budget defense session with the Senate Joint Committee on Power, Adelabu cited persistent insecurity and vandalism as major reasons for the grid’s vulnerability. Adelabu highlighted the Shiroro-Kaduna-Mando transmission line, which has been out of service since a vandalism incident in October 2024, as a significant factor contributing to the grid’s instability. He mentioned that the government is working on quicker restoration methods but cannot guarantee an end to the collapses until the security issues are resolved. Get…