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The Nation Newspaper Economic and finance experts have said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Monday media chat showed admirable grasp and clarity of thoughts on the nation’s macroeconomic outlook. The financial markets reacted positively yesterday, in the first trading day after the presidential media chat. The naira firmed up, it appreciated by four basis points to…

A few days ago, Forbes released its first ForbesBLK50 list, showcasing the 50 wealthiest Black Americans in 2024 with three Nigerians making the list. The list includes three Nigerians—Wemimo Abbey, Tope Awotona, and Adebayo Ogunlesi—who are recognised for their impressive achievements and influence in their industries. The ForbesBLK50 list looks at more than just wealth;…

A Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the owner of Agidigbo FM; and Bashorun Islamic High School Principal, Fasasi Abdulahi, at the Agodi Correctional Facility.  The ruling is pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the…

Punch Newspaper The proposed 50 per cent interstate transport fare price slash by the Federal Government will commence today (Tuesday). Travellers from Lagos, Abuja, Owerri and Port Harcourt, Kaduna, among others, are to benefit from the scheme, according to the Federal Government. Recall that the Federal Government through the Ministry of Transportation last Thursday announced…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will hold his maiden Presidential Media Chat since assumption of office tonight. The live broadcast is scheduled to hold at 9pm local time. A statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga says the media chat will be broadcast by the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA…

Vanguard News MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, a prominent player in the Nigerian downstream oil industry, has implemented a new petrol price of N935 per litre across all its retail service stations nationwide. This follows an announcement by the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has partnered with MRS Oil…

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year respectively. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani in a statement on Monday in Abuja said The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the…

Punch Newspaper As part of efforts to prevent tragedies at public events, several states have started the implementation of strict precautionary measures, The PUNCH reports. This comes after 67 people, 35 of them children, died in stampedes in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital; Okija, Anambra State and Abuja during a funfair and food distribution ceremonies.…

The Chief Immam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Ridwanullah Jamiu, explained that the controversial “Jesus Christ is Not God” banner was intended for educational purposes, not to provoke Christians. He emphasized that the banner reflects Islamic beliefs and was removed temporarily to maintain peace during the festive period. Imam’s ExplanationThe Imam clarified that the banner,…

Punch Newspaper Nigerians were stunned on Tuesday as social media was awash with reports of an only child, Segun Olowookere, who was sentenced to death in Osun State for stealing fowl. There were different versions of what truly transpired and why the convict was given what many considered a harsh punishment for the offence. Our…