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CFA still useful for Francophone countries, even AES - French Ambassador

Nigeria, March 9 -- The colonial currency, the CFA Franc, remains useful in Francophone African countries despite widespread criticism, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, has said. I... Read More


Insecurity: Ndume urges Tinubu to hire helicopters for Nigerian military

Nigeria, March 9 -- Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider hiring attack helicopters for the Nigerian military to strengthen its fight against insurgency if the go... Read More


IWD: Abia, Cross River governors celebrate women

Nigeria, March 9 -- Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says women's contributions have continued to shape society and impact humanity positively. "We consider women as special and spectacular in Abia, ... Read More


International Women's Day: NHRC, CISLAC urge more women representation in governance, politics

Nigeria, March 9 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), on Sunday, called for more women representation in leadership political posi... Read More


Oil prices soar above $100 per barrel as US/Israel war on Iran disrupts supply

Nigeria, March 9 -- The price of Brent crude has jumped to $109.18 per barrel, crossing the $100 mark for the first time in more than five years. The sharp rise represents the biggest daily gain sinc... Read More


MOVIE REVIEW: Omotola's 'Mother's Love' delivers emotion but leans on Nollywood cliches

Nigeria, March 9 -- Cast: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Noray Nehita, Olumide Oworu, Ifeanyi Kalu, Lilian Afegbai, Baba Rex Director: Run time: 102 minutes The conflict between a child's need for indepen... Read More


Mutual Benefits, Fidelity, Transcorp top stock pick this week

Nigeria, March 9 -- Nigerian stocks advanced by 2.2 per cent last week on gains by oil & gas equities, taking the year-to-date yield to 26.6 per cent. The market achieved that in spite of a reasonable... Read More


One killed, six injured in Lagos road crash

Nigeria, March 8 -- One person has died and six others sustained injuries in a road crash involving a commercial bus and an articulated truck along the Oworonsoki-Apapa Expressway in Lagos early Sunda... Read More


Ramadan Siege: Rising terror attacks in Islamic holy month shake Northern Nigeria

Nigeria, March 8 -- Shortly after Muslims broke their fast last Wednesday in Ngoshe, a rural community in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, gunfire shattered the quiet evening. Within h... Read More


Police confirm appointment of Anthony Placid as new spokesperson

Nigeria, March 8 -- The police have confirmed that Anthony Placid has been appointed as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). According to a statement by the outgoing spokesperson, Benjamin ... Read More