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A fresh controversy has erupted following a press statement allegedly issued from the office of former Vice President Namadi Sambo, distancing itself from Umar Sani, the ex-VP’s former media aide. The disclaimer, purportedly signed by one Yinka Ibrahim, stated that Sani no longer represents the former Vice President in any official or personal capacity. However, … Read more

State governors have intensified efforts to delay the disbursement of federal allocations directly to local government councils, challenging the implementation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. During a recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, some governors objected to channeling local government allocations through the Central Bank of … Read more

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed that the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the emirship dispute remains valid, dismissing claims that it has been overturned. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isa Dederi, clarified that the court’s decision to grant a stay of execution does not nullify its January 10, 2025, judgment, which … Read more

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said its discoveries at the three open drug markets could destroy the lives of millions of Nigerians. Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this during a news conference in Lagos at the weekend NAFDAC had on February 10, commenced enforcement operations at the … Read more

Access Bank Plc customers have expressed frustration over the impact of the system upgrade which has affected the use of internet banking, ATM services and Point of Sales transactions among others. The tier one bank had announced an upgrade from 3:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday but the upgrade lingered beyond the timeframe. Access … Read more

Youths from the Niger Delta region, under the leadership of Dennis Philip, 1st Phase General of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, have vehemently expressed their disapproval of the recent allegations leveled against Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The youths, who addressed the press on Sunday, described the allegations as … Read more

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure that monetary policy decisions reflect the realities of businesses and consumers, following the apex bank’s decision to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50 per cent. LCCI Director General, Dr. Chinyere Almona, who welcomed the move, … Read more

Dangote Cement Plc has officially cancelled 166,948,153 units of its ordinary shares classified as Treasury Shares, effectively reducing its total issued and fully paid-up shares. According to NGX Weekly Report seen by THE WHISTLER, the cancellation marks a adjustment in the company’s shareholding structure. Following this development, the total outstanding shares of Dangote Cement have … Read more

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Dr. Orji Uzo Kalu has appealed to his constituents to refrain from comparing the roads in his constituency to federal and state roads. Senator Kalu in a Facebook post on Sunday clarifies the lack of understanding about the different classifications and funding allocations for these roads. According to … Read more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed willingness to give up the presidency for Ukraine to acquire membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) amid its ongoing war with Russia. Speaking during a news conference in Kyiv on Sunday, Zelenskyy stressed the need for security of Ukraine. “Yes, I am happy, if it is for … Read more