The Nigerian Naira faced a significant decline, hitting a new low on Thursday, December 28th, 2023, closing at N1,043.09 per dollar in the official market. This represents a 16.35% depreciation from its previous closing rate, raising concerns just days before the new year. This is the second time the Naira has crossed the N1,000/$ threshold,…
Emmanuella Olofu, a journalist in Abuja, experienced a shocking incident when she tried to pay her taxi fare using her mobile banking app, only to find her savings depleted. Despite a friend’s attempt to send her money, which also disappeared, her bank has not resolved the issue. This case is just one of many instances…
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, along with state officials, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away on Wednesday. Akeredolu, aged 67, had been battling prostate cancer and passed away in a German hospital. Following Akeredolu’s death, Aiyedatiwa, who was inaugurated as the new governor on the same…
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the need for progressive and inclusive democracy in Nigeria, focusing on addressing poverty through job creation for youths and ensuring quality education for all children in the country. Speaking during a meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, Tinubu expressed his support…
Tragedy struck in Anambra State as two policemen were shot dead by suspected assailants at Uga roundabout in Aguata Local Government Area. The gunmen, allegedly on a kidnap mission, were operating in the area when they encountered a team of policemen attached to a motorcade. Unaware of the presence of the armed men, the policemen…
The Nigeria Police Force has refunded over N80 million extorted by the Anti-Cyber Crime Unit at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of Rivers State Police Command to Davidson John Atubi, the Chairman of a pipeline surveillance company. Alongside the funds, other seized items including two plasma televisions, gold worth over N5 million, and a…
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially signed the 2024 appropriation bill into law, totaling N437 billion. The budget, which was recently passed by the state House of Assembly, allocates 64% to capital expenditure and 36% to recurrent expenses. Governor Yusuf has assured the public that his administration will uphold global standards of…
Former political aides of the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, have swiftly tendered their resignations, citing allegiance to their deceased leader. Among those who resigned are a commissioner, special advisers, and assistants who were appointed during Akeredolu’s tenure. The resignation coincides with the assumption of office by the new governor, Honorable Lucky Aiyedatiwa,…
Amidst the lingering uproar over the tragic Christmas Eve massacre that claimed the lives of at least 195 individuals in Plateau State, the Middle-Belt Forum (MBF) has raised alarm about a potential fresh assault. According to Stanley Kavwam, the MBF Deputy National President, the insurgents have reportedly issued a threat to Pushit community in Mangu…
The Labour Party’s National Working Committee has unveiled the schedule of activities and nomination fees for the upcoming Bye-Elections on February 3rd, 2024, following the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the National Secretary of the Labour Party, the purchase of Nomination, Expression of Interest, and Delegate…