CBN Hikes interest Rate to 17.5%
By Starrys Obazei | January 24, 2023starrys@ddnewsonline.com The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unanimously voted to increase the benchmark interest rate by 100…
Shettima: Profile in Loyalty, From Accidental Politician to Political Maestro
Habu Kale Tijjani Yajiwa /posted January 24, 2023 The subject of this week for my column (Yajiwa’s Column), would not have come at the perfect time. A person who is…
ARASE ALLEGEDLY NOMINATED BY IGP FOR PSC CHAIRMANSHIP – HURIWA
Prominent civil rights advocacy group- HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) says the nomination of the erstwhile Inspector General of Police Mr. Solomon Arase as the Chairman of the…
House Calls for Rehabilitation of Malindo, Garin Baka, Warah Road in Kebbi State
By Starrys Obazei | January 24, 2023starrys@ddnewsonline.com The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministries of Finance, Works and Housing, Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) and Mainstream Energy Solutions…
Gbajabiamila Hails CBN’s Naira Redesign Policy, Urges Slow Implementation
By Starrys Obazei | January 24, 2023starrys@ddnewsonline.com As many Nigerians, especially those in the business community, are lamenting the CBN’s deadline for the return of old Naira notes, as well…
Patience Ozokwo Bares Mind on Divorce, Separation, why she did not Remarry
By Starrys Obazei | January 24, 2023starrys@ddnewsonline.com Sixty-four-year-old Patience Ozokwo recently in an interview on Mercy Johnson’s weekly cook show, ‘Mercy’s Menu,’ said God is against divorce, not separation; also,…
House Invites Bank CEOs Over Scarcity of new Naira Notes. Wants Deadline Extended
By Starrys Obazei | January 24, 2023starrys@ddnewsonline.com As the lingering scarcity of new naira notes continues eight days after the January 31 deadline for the old notes, the House of…
Census: NPC Commences Training of 786,741 workers
By Starrys Obazei | January 24, 2023starrys@ddnewsonline.com The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced the training of 786,741 workers for the 2023 census. This was announced in a statement by…
Lampard, Everton’s Head Coach Sacked
By Starrys Obazei | January 24, 2023starrys@ddnewsonline.com Frank Lampard has been sacked by Everton after 12 months as head coach following an eighth consecutive defeat. This is coming after Saturday’s…
Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack Suspect Arrested
By Starrys Obazei | January 23, 2023starrys@ddnewsonline.com A suspect identified as Bello Yellow has been arrested by vigilantes in Zuba town in the Federal Capital Territory for his alleged involvement…