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Nigeria’s Central Bank Introduces ‘Naira 4 Dollar Scheme’ to Boost Diaspora Remittances
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a scheme that rewards senders and recipients of international money transfers through CBN licensed International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs). The CBN says
Elites United in Haemorrhaging Nigeria, Senior Lawyer Ozekhome Says
High-class persons in Nigeria are united in ensuring the consistent haemorrhage of the country, a senior advocate of Nigeria and rights activist Mike Ozekhome has said. Ozekhome stated this on
Britain’s Prince Philip, 99, Has Successful Procedure for Pre-existing Heart Condition
Britain’s Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Thursday. Philip was
Meghan Accuses Buckingham Palace of ‘Perpetuating Falsehoods’
Prince Harry’s wife Meghan has accused Buckingham Palace of “perpetuating falsehoods” about her and her spouse, saying the royal couple would not be silent in telling their story. Meghan, the
US Police Warn of Plot to Breach Capitol, House Scraps Thursday Session
Security has been ramped up at the US Capitol in response to “a possible plot to breach” the building on Thursday, Capitol police say. The move was prompted by intelligence
Buhari Orders Security Agents to Shoot Illegal Weapons’ Bearers, Spokesman Says Private Jets Drop Arms for Bandits
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security agents to shoot anyone illegally possessing sophisticated weapons such as AK-47, his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, has said. Shehu told the BBC in
Nigerian Striker Kelechi Iheanacho’s Stunner Earns Leicester Draw at Burnley
A stunning strike from Kelechi Iheanacho, plus some sensational goalkeeping from Kasper Schmeichel, saw Leicester draw 1-1 with Burnley in an entertaining encounter. The Foxes were hoping to reignite their
Earthquake Shakes Central Greece, Felt in Balkans
A 6.3 preliminary magnitude earthquake has struck central Greece and was felt as far away as the capitals of neighbouring Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro. There were no immediate
No Big Deal in Super Eagles Travelling to Benin Republic by Boat, Nigeria Football President Pinnick Says
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick says there is no big deal in the country’s super eagles travelling to neighbouring Benin Republic for an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The Eagles
Kidnappers Threatened to Kill Us, Freed Zamfara Schoolgirls Narrate Ordeal in Captivity
Some of the schoolgirls of Government Secondary School Jangebe who were released by their abductors on Tuesday have shared their harrowing experience while in captivity, saying their abductors threatened to
