The Nigerian Army has confirmed three soldiers killed during the attack on troops of 7 Guards Battalion on Sunday by suspected terrorists in Bwari axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Contrary to conflicting media reports of casualties, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Guards Brigade, Capt. Godfrey Abakpa, said the troops recorded three casualties in the encounter. Abakpa said no soldier was missing in action or abducted by the terrorists, adding that the casualties had been evacuated. He also said that the troops had dislodged the criminals from the area and had continued on exploitation operation into the area.…
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The House of Representatives has passed a Bill after second reading to stop the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from participating in future elections in the country. Rep. Sada Soli, the sponsor of the Bill at plenary in Abuja on Tuesday said that the bill would add more conditions to disqualification and appointment of Governor, Deputy Governor and Director of the CBN. According to him, why I am doing this is because there was a time the CBN Governor went to court seeking for an interpretation whether he can participate in partisan politics. “We need to address…
By Abdallah el-Kurebe Cassava seed producers have raised concerns over their inability to access loans and insurance cover to hedge against risks. They spoke at the second edition of the cassava seed business summit organized by the Building an Economically Sustainable and Integrated Cassava Seed System, Phase 2 (BASICS-II) project of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). The President of Industrial Cassava Stakeholders Association of Nigeria (ICSAN), Charles Adeniji noted that even though the Central Bank of Nigeria, commercial banks and microfinance banks have funding programs, they are usually burdened by administrative and process challenges that make access difficult.…
Bayern Munich have signed 17-year-old French striker Mathys Tel from Stade Rennes on a five-year contract. The Bundesliga champions on Tuesday gave no further details on the deal but Tel was reported to have cost them up to 30 million euros ($30.6 million). He had 10 first team appearances last season and captained France to the Under-17 European title in May. “Mathys Tel is one of the biggest talents in Europe, a very quick, technically strong and versatile striker,” Bayern Munich’s board member for sport, Hasan Salihamidzic, said. “We’ve been watching him for a long time and we were able…
The Niger state government is to ban activities of commercial sex workers in Minna as part of efforts in tackling insecurity. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry for Women Affairs and Social Development, Kaltum Rufa’i said this in Minna on Tuesday. Rufa’i said that government was not aware of such unwholesome activity which is capable of fuelling the current security challengs in the state. She said there are state laws against such activity, saying the government would investigate it with a view to stopping the urgly trend. “Now that you have brought the issue to our notice, government will…
The House of Representatives has stepped down a motion to call on the federal government to halt the proposed ban on motorcycles. A member from Jigawa state, Abubakar Yalleman, had moved the motion on Tuesday during the plenary at the green chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He prayed the House to urge the federal government to restrict the ban to local governments where banditry and terrorism were rife. The lawmaker believes a total ban will negatively affect the well-being and welfare of the common Nigerians if palliative measures are not put in place to ease…
Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived at Manchester United’s training ground to discuss his future at the club. Ronaldo arrived with his agent Jorge Mendes at Carrington on Tuesday morning ahead of talks with manager Erik ten Hag. The Portugal forward missed Manchester United’s pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia because of personal reasons, amid speculation over his future. New manager Ten Hag has previously said the 37-year-old is “not for sale” and “in our plans”, but it has been reported that Ronaldo wants to play UEFA Champions League football. Manchester United failed to qualify for this season’s UEFA Champions League after…
YouTube Music says it has picked Joeboy and Black Sherif out of 30 artists from 15 countries for this year’s Foundry Class. YouTube Artist Partnerships Lead, Naomi Zeichner said, in a statement on Tuesday, that the class featured artists from different genres. Joeboy and Black Sheriff represent Nigeria and Ghana respectively at the class. Zeichner said, the programme aimed at assisting the artists build sustainable careers on their own, was created in 2015 and had so far supported 250 independent artists. She said that Foundry artists were recognised for their storytelling, innovative approach to music and viewed as the next generation entertainers.…
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated four persons for appointment as Non-Executive Directors of the Board of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is contained in a letter dated July 21 and read at Tuesday’s plenary by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. Buhari in the letter, said that the request was made in accordance with section 10(3)(a) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007. The nominees included: Prof. Mike Obadan (South-South), Prof. Justitia Nnabuko (South-East), Prof. Ummu Jalingo (North-East) and Mr Adeola Adetunji (South-West).
An explosion on Tuesday rocked Lokoja the Kogi State capital causing palpable fears and panic among the people. Channels Television gathered that the loud explosion occurred around 8:30 am and was heard on the premises of the State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The premises also housed the office of the Secretary to the Kogi state government, State Ministry of Women Affairs, and Kogi Printing Press. Though there was no injury or loss of life, the loud explosion scared workers who were already in their offices preparing for the day’s job. When contacted on phone, the Commissioner of…