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Panic gripped parts of Kwara State on Wednesday night as suspected terrorists launched coordinated attacks on villages in Ifelodun and Edu local government areas, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety. Sources within the affected communities said the attackers struck late at night, targeting Budesu and Ahun in Ifelodun and Bishewa in Edu. Eyewitnesses described the attackers as …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirmation by the Senate. The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the CBN Act, 2007. Yuguda’s appointment follows the recent appointment of former Deputy Governor, Bala Bello, as Special Adviser to the President on …

Under the new pricing framework, the PMS gantry price has been reduced from ₦1,175 to ₦1,075 per liter—a reduction of ₦100. Prices in coastal areas have also been adjusted down from ₦1,150 to ₦1,028 per litre, representing a decrease of ₦122. The price of diesel has also been reduced from ₦1,620 to ₦1,430 per litre, which amounts to a cut …

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has said he is unfazed by social media criticisms, reports Completesports.com. A number of footballers including Iwobi have suffered abuse on the social media in the past. The 27-year-old was constantly abused by Everton fans following his arrival from Arsenal in 2019. The Toffees paid around €40m to secure the services of the Nigerian from …