The naira returned to depreciation against the dollar at the foreign exchange market barely 24-hours after respite. FMDQ data showed that the naira appreciated to N1650.20 per dollar on Thursday from N1645.45 exchanged on Wednesday. At the black market, the naira traded between N1738 and N1745 to the dollar on Thursday. This comes as FX … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles settled for a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Abidjan on Thursday. Gernot Rohr’s team took an early lead through Mohamed Tijani and controlled much of the first half. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Rwanda fell 1-0 to Libya on Thursday. The deciding goal was netted by Fahd Saad Mohamed in the 84th minute at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium, quieting the home crowd and confirming Nigeria’s AFCON berth. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has ordered the arrest of Shamsudeen Adebayo Apelegun, the National Chairman of the Tricycle Association of Nigeria, for repeatedly failing to attend hearings regarding allegations of financial misappropriation and abuse of office. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. … Read more
The Governing Council of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State, has dismissed four lecturers over their alleged involvement in examination misconduct and sexual harassment. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face Penalties – … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently leading the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja, which began at 1:11 pm. This marks the first FEC session after last Wednesday’s meeting was canceled due to the passing of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps … Read more
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa made his first public appearance since his release, joining Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at a service of songs held in honor of Mrs. Victoria Ossai Obielum, mother of politician Godwill Obielum. Okowa had been detained on November 4, 2024, over allegations of ₦1.3 trillion fraud but was released after four … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, has sealed two petroleum retail outlets and two gas stations in Delta State due to what it called sharp practices. Delta State Coordinator of NMDPRA, Victor Ohwodiasa, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists in Warri. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News … Read more
Nigerian doctor and artist Fola David-Tolaram has achieved a historic milestone, setting the Guinness World Record for the largest individual drawing, as confirmed by Guinness World Records on Thursday. David-Tolaram’s masterpiece, titled “The Unity of Diversity,” spans an astonishing 1,004.7 square meters (10,814.5 square feet)—equivalent to nearly 3.8 tennis courts. The record-breaking artwork was created … Read more
Veteran gospel actor and producer Moses Korede Are, known affectionately as Baba Gbenro for his role in the popular Mount Zion series Abattoir, has reportedly passed away. The news was shared on Thursday by fellow gospel actor and producer Oluwaseun Adejumobi via his verified Instagram account. Adejumobi’s message read, “Heaven’s Gain Again. A General Has … Read more
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has created his own version of the rap track Get Low, teaming up with US artist T-Pain to celebrate his “dating anniversary” with wife Priscilla Chan. Zuckerberg, 40, delivers the vocals with the aid of Autotune on an acoustic reimagining of the 2003 hit by Lil Jon and the East Side … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arraigned a 56-year-old man, Adesokan Olalekan, before a Federal High Court in Lagos, over drug trafficking. The defendant, who is standing trial before Justice Ayokunle Faji, on a one-count charge of illegal deal in cannabis sativa, popularly known as hemp, pleaded guilty to the amended charge. After … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has sought an adjournment in the new case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, stating that the 30-day window for the previously issued summons is still active. The EFCC also granted administrative bail to Bello’s co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, praying the court … Read more
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has expressed his frustration with his limited role in the England national team. The 22-year-old revealed he was particularly disappointed that his efforts seemed overlooked by the Three Lions’ coaching staff during the Euro 2024 tournament. Despite making five appearances off the bench, Palmer didn’t start a single game in Germany. … Read more
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, is set to arrive in Abuja from Lagos on Thursday. Upon arrival, his remains will be honored with a guard of honor and a red carpet procession, with top military officials in attendance. The body will then be transferred to an ambulance … Read more
The Chancellor of Covenant University, Ogun state, David Oyedepo, has called on the youth to create jobs rather than seek jobs to impact more in society. Oyedepo, who gave the charge on Thursday in Ota, Ogun state, said Nigeria had an unemployment challenge, adding that job creation would tackle it. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more
Controversial online activist, Vincent Otse, also known as Very Dark Man (VDM), has arrived at Ikeja High Court for the hearing of a defamation lawsuit filed against him. VDM was seen at the court on Thursday wearing an Edo attire, with his supporters cheering him on. He is facing legal action from prominent human rights … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state has ordered an immediate freezing of the state’s accounts. This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, in a statement he released on Thursday. The Governor also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without … Read more
An Air Peace flight bound for Lagos was unexpectedly grounded on Thursday morning following a bird strike at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The flight, scheduled to depart at 6:30 a.m., was already on the runway and ready for takeoff when the incident occurred. Inibehe Effiong, a Lagos-based human rights lawyer who was … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has restated that his vision to boost the country’s economy is progressing as planned. Tinubu stated this through the National Security Adviser (NSA) at the opening of the 24th Comptroller-General of Customs Conference in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke … Read more