April 2024 - Page 11 of 16 - Pen Agency News

Edo State Deputy Governor Impeached; Godwin Obaseki Appoints Marvellous Omobayo as Replacement

In a controversial move, 18 members of the Edo State House of Assembly voted to impeach Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. This decision follows a report by a seven-man panel set up by...

Fury Over Electricity Subsidy Removal

In a contentious move, the Federal Government has withdrawn electricity subsidies for Band A consumers, sparking Fury Over Electricity Subsidy Removal across Nigeria. Despite the nation still grappling with the aftermath of...

Federal Government Declares Thursday, Additional Public Holiday for Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

In a move to commemorate the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the Federal Government of Nigeria declares Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday. This announcement was made in a statement released by...

Emirates Airline Set to Resume Operations in Nigeria by June 2024

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, revealed that Emirates Airline is poised to resume operations in Nigeria on or before June 2024. Keyamo made this announcement during an interview...

Lagos State Appoints Pelumi Nubi as Tourism Ambassador

In a move aimed at promoting tourism and celebrating adventurous spirit, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed Pelumi Nubi, a 28-year-old travel content creator, as the state’s tourism ambassador. The...

Central Bank of Nigeria Bans Use of Foreign Currencies as Collateral for Naira Loans

In a recent move aimed at stabilizing the Nigerian financial sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (C.B.N) has issued a directive to all banks in the country to discontinue the practice of...

Deadly Clash between Rival Cult Groups in Anambra State

Violence erupted in Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday, with at least three feared dead as rival cult groups clashed. The incident, which occurred amidst traders and passersby at Eke Awka market, has...

Central Bank of Nigeria Resumes Dollar Sales to BDC Operators at N1101 per US Dollar

The Central Bank of Nigeria (C.B.N) has once again initiated the sale of dollars to Bureau De Change (B.D.C) operators, a move aimed at stabilizing the foreign exchange market. This announcement comes...

Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Remanded Pending Bail Decision

Abuja, April 8, 2024 – Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre by a Federal High Court in Abuja. This decision came following Gambaryan’s plea of not...

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, Impeached by State House of Assembly

The impeachment decision came after the adoption of the report from a seven-man investigative panel convened by the state Chief Judge. The panel was tasked with probing allegations of misconduct against Shaibu....

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Month: April 2024