THOUSANDS COULD BE DEAD IN MAYOTTE AFTER WEEKEND CYCLONE
Rescuers are trying to reach survivors on the French island of Mayotte after the territory, off the coast of east Africa, was hit by a cyclone over the weekend.
FOOD PRICES SURGE AS NIGERIA’S INFLATION RATE RISES TO 34.6%
Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 34.6% in November 2024, up from 33.8% in October, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
PRESIDENCY ASSURES OF ROBUST HEALTH PLAN FOR CITIZENS
The Presidency has affirmed that Nigeria is on course to achieve the health agenda outlined by the current administration.
CBN PROBE REVEALS VIPS AND BANKS AS CULPRITS RESPONSIBLE FOR CASH CRUNCH
The recent spot checks conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have shown that much of the cash supplied to the banks goes to VIP customers, leaving the majority of customers with too little to meet their demand.
BAUCHI STATE GOVERNOR BALA MUHAMMED URGES PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO REMOVE EXCESS BAGGAGE IN CABINET
Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, has urged President Bola Tinubu to remove what he described as “excess baggage” within his administration.
NAFDAC DENIES APPROVING HERBAL DETOX TEA FOR SMOKERS
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted claims that it approved the herbal product Lung Detox Tea or Lungitox (Smokers Pride), which falsely asserts that it makes smoking safe when used.
FIFA CONFIRMS SAUDI ARABIA AS 2034 WORLD CUP HOSTS
FIFA has confirmed that the 2034 men’s football World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will be joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.
PENSION FUND ASSETS INCREASED TO N21.92TRN IN OCTOBER.
The National Pension Commission (PenCom)says it recorded N21.92 trillion in total pension fund assets in October, an increase of N1.13 trillion from the previous year.
IPOB ASSURES NDIGBO OF PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS, VOWS TO COMBAT INSECURITY
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has pledged to end insecurity in the South-East region, urging the Ndigbo people to return home for the Christmas season.
FILM MAKER FUNKE AKINDELE’S EVERYBODY LOVES JENIFA SELLS OUT UK PREMIERE
Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele’s anticipated film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” has generated immense excitement, selling out tickets at its UK premiere ahead of its official release.