EXCLUSIVE: CBN Raises Interest Rate to 27.50% to Combat Inflation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50% from 27.25% as part of ongoing efforts to address rising Read more
Month: November 2024
Nigeria loses $1.1bn annually to Malaria – Health Minister
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, says the annual loss to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, from the Malaria exceeds Read more
Port Harcourt Refinery Springs Back to Life as NNPC Ltd Begins Product Distribution.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its pledge of re-streaming the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), signaling the commencement of crude oil Read more
BREAKING: Port Harcourt Refinery Resumes Operations, NNPC Begins Distribution
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has achieved a major milestone with the successful rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery. The refinery, which Read more
Adamawa Gov Ahmadu Umaru Condemns Gang-Rape Of Female Student By 4-Male Secondary Sch Mates
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has condemned recent rape case involving students of a particular secondary school in the state. The Governor frowned Read more
Plateau Assembly holds public hearing on Health Bills
The Plateau State House of Assembly Committee on Health holds a public hearing on two significant Bills aimed at improving healthcare in the state. The Read more
National Assembly queries Tinubu loan request
The National Assembly has questioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s loan requests as some revenue generating agencies of the Federal Government disclosed that they had already Read more
Meghan Markle Breaks Silence After Thanksgiving Event
Meghan Markle has addressed the public for the first time following her solo appearance at a Thanksgiving event last week. The Duchess of Sussex, who Read more
Youth Minister Receives DLN Delegation, To Collaborate On Youth Employment, Job Training.
Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande received a delegation from the Digital Learning Network (DLN). The team, led by Mr. Thomas Larmena pledged to Read more
BREAKING!!! Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery. NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Read more
BREAKING!!! Gov. Nwifuru Suspends Two Commissioners, Other Appointees, Gives Reasons
Ebonyi State Government under Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru has confirmed the indefinite suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development and three (3) months Read more
JUST IN!!! Senator Abaribe Knocks President Tinubu
The senator representing Abia south senatorial district, Enyinnaya Abaribe has accused the Bola Tinubu-led administration of nepotism. The former deputy governor of Abia state stated Read more
Breaking: Special Counsel Drops Criminal Cases Against President-elect Trump
Special Counsel Jack Smith has moved to dismiss federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, citing longstanding Department of Justice (DOJ) policy that prohibits the Read more
FG begins 2nd Payment of backlog-withheld salary for university staffs – IPPIS
The Federal Government of Nigeria is currently processing the second payment of backlog-withheld salaries for university staff is currently being processed, relieving many affected employees. Read more
ASCSN: Federal Government Set to Pay Wage Award Arrears, Says Workers Union
Abuja (9News Nigeria) – The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has reaffirmed its confidence that the Federal Government will honor its commitment Read more
Nigeria’s First Lady joins global campaigns against gender-based violence
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is calling for urgent action to combat gender-based violence as she joined the global observance of the International Day for Read more
Coalition of PDP Intellectuals Push for Southern Presidency Ahead of 2027
Southern Presidency Talks: The Coalition of PDP Intellectuals Worldwide convened an international press conference on Monday, issuing a rallying call to reposition the People’s Democratic Read more
2025 Budget: Plateau Gov presents N471bn to Assembly
Governor Mutfwang presents 2025 proposed budget estimate of Four Hundred and Seventy-One Billion, One Hundred and Thirty-Four Million, Ninety-Three Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty -One Read more
Nigeria’s GDP grows by 3.46% in Q3 2024
Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.46 percent year-on-year growth in Gross Domestic Product during the third quarter of 2024. This disclosure was made in the latest Read more
262 Husbands, Children Languishing In Police Stations As Ebonyi Women Stage Heavy Protest
Hundreds of women in Effium and Ezza-Effium community in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State have staged a peace protest and called for the Read more
NNPC, NUPRC Debunk Disparity Claims, Confirm Crude Oil Production Surge
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has affirmed there is no inconsistency between its crude oil production figures and those provided by the Read more
President Tinubu’s Son, Seyi Moves To Become Lagos State Governor, Biography Released
The campaign team of Seyi Tinubu has launched a biopic on the president’s son in preparation for his 2027 governorship ambition in Lagos state. A Read more
PIGL Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation and Excellence in Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Polaris Integrated and GeoSolutions Limited (PIGL) recently marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of groundbreaking achievements and a steadfast commitment to delivering top-tier integrated Read more
Call To Adopt Anioma State Creation, An Open Letter To SE Legislators- Ohanaeze Youth Council
Ohanaeze Youth Council OYC have issued an open letter to political leaders for the adoption of Anioma state as Equity and Justice demand. Following prevailing Read more
EXCLUSIVE: The Weeknd Breaks Spotify Record with 21 Billion-Stream Songs, Wizkid Shatters Spotify Nigeria Milestone
Global music icons The Weeknd and Wizkid continue to set unprecedented records on Spotify, highlighting their dominance in the global and regional music scenes. The Read more
Japanese Bank faces Backlash over Policy for Employees accused of Theft
A workplace policy at Shikoku Bank in Japan has drawn widespread criticism following reports that employees are required to pledge to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) if they Read more
Patoranking Sister, Husband Buried In Ebonyi Amid Tears (Photo, Video)
By Wisdom Nwedene, Abakaliki A sister to a popular Nigerian Singer, Patoranking and her husband have been buried in their hometown, Uburu located in Ebonyi Read more
PDP Crisis Escalates As Lawmaker Exposes Damagum-Wike Collaboration
Opposition lawmakers have accused the acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, and former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike of scheming Read more
Several Pastors Are Enduring Their Marriages, Not Enjoying Them – Mike Bamiloye
Renowned gospel filmmaker and evangelist Mike Bamiloye has stirred conversations with his latest remarks on the state of marriages among pastors. Speaking on the challenges Read more
NIS Launches Mobile App for Contactless Passport Applications
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the launch of its new NIS Mobile app, now available on the Google Play Store. Designed to streamline passport application Read more
