Nigeria’s FX Reserves Hit $40.08bn, First Time Since 2022 

Nigeria’s foreign reserves rose to $40.08 billion on November 7, 2024, reaching their highest level in nearly two years, according to data by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This … Read More

Halliburton Scandal: US Made Over $3bn, Nigeria Lost Out — EFCC Chairman 

The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, on Monday, lamented that Nigeria lost out on the Halliburton scandal that broke out in the country, while … Read More

JUST-IN: Gov Okpebholo Appoints SSG As Osagie, Oshiomhole’s Son Get Cabinet

Newly sworn-in governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Barrister Musa Ikhilor as the Secretary to the State Government (SGG). The appointment, alongside others, was the first to be … Read More

Ace Journalist, Fasasi Sworn- in as NUJIC Chairman 

…as Oyo NUJ  Chair Urges Members’ Welfare* In a call for strengthened union commitment, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists , Oyo State Council, Comrade Demola Babaloa, has urged the newly … Read More

Tears As Driver, Nine Passengers Die In Car Crash

Ten persons died while several others sustained serious injury in a ghastly motor accident in Taura LGA of Jigawa State. A resident confirmed that the accident occurred in Yanfari village, … Read More

No Bomb Explosion In Jos – Commissioner Of Police Debunks Reports 

The Plateau State Command has debunked reports of a bomb explosion in Jos, the state capital, on Tuesday. There were reports of an explosion in Jos terminus area of Plateau … Read More

Ondo: Politicians Woo Voters With Cash, Food 

As the Ondo State governorship election holds this Saturday, reports of politicians attempting to sway voters with food items and cash have surfaced. Our correspondent observed that political parties are … Read More

Circular Road: Makinde constitutes committee on compensation payment to land owners

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has constituted a monitoring team to oversee the payment of compensation to land owners affected by the acquisition of lands on the first segment of … Read More

JUST IN: Mining Site Collapse Kill 13 In Plateau State

A mining site collapse in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State has claimed the lives of no fewer than 13 people. Dr. Joshua Riti, Chairman of Bassa LGA, … Read More

Lekki Free Zone’s Turnover Hits $5 Billion

Managing Director, Lekki Free Zone (LFZ), Bolatito Ajibode has said about $5 billion has been generated as revenue through the zone, with investment ranging from infrastructure to industries and raw … Read More

Petrol Pump Price May Drop As Dangote, Marketers Sign Deal

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has secured an agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery to lift products directly. This, according to the association, will ensure the availability of petroleum … Read More

Sanwo-Olu Warns Banana Island Residents Over Illegal Construction

Lagos, Nigeria – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has issued a firm warning to residents of Banana Island, urging them to adhere strictly to the state’s building and environmental … Read More

Tinubu Can’t Solve Hardship With Solutions As Instant As Coffee — Akume

President Bola Tinubu has restated that his administration is aware of the hardships Nigerians face, saying he does not have  According to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, … Read More

Trump victory: Families can be deported together— Border Czar, Tom Homan

Morale appears to be surging among border authorities after the election of President-elect Donald Trump, who made border security one of the pillars of his campaign, after nearly four years … Read More

Birthday: “You Are My Mentor, Role Model, And Shoulder To Lean On” – Aderibigbe Yisahu Celebrates Brother, Alh. Engr. Busari Yusuff Aderibigbe,FAISM, FIPMA, FNATE, COREN

The Publisher of Populist News and the Head of Media for the Ibadan North Local Government Chairman, Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, has felicitated his elder brother, Alh. Engr. Busari Yusuff Aderibigbe … Read More

PhD student could not write his name properly – National teachers DG

Kaduna -The Director General of the National Teachers Institute (NTI), Professor Garba Maitafsir, has said that as a lecturer at the University, he came across a PhD Student who could … Read More

Things are progressively getting bad under Tinubu— Aregbesola 

A Former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola has addressed the deteriorating conditions faced by Nigerians under the current administration.  He lamented that the situation has progressively worsened over the … Read More

Appeal court sets up special panel over River’s political crises 

The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem has set up a three-member special panel to hear all appeals relating to the political disputes in Rivers State, including … Read More

Oluyole Inaugurates NYSC Local Government Committee

Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State has become the first in the state to inaugurate a statutory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Local Government Committee, in line with the … Read More

Dangote Truck Kills Three Lagosians

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed three persons dead following an accident involving a Dangote truck (numbered DCG-TM-028) and other vehicles. It was learnt that the Dangote … Read More