What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 13th December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? … Read more
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 14th December, 2024 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that all versions of the naira, including the old and new designs of ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 denominations, as well as the commemorative and previous designs … Read more
Otukpa is accused of masterminding a sophisticated scam that defrauded a total of 139 Australians, amassing approximately AUD 8,000,000 (about USD 8 million) in the process. Otukpa was taken into custody at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, December 6, 2024, as he arrived from the United States. The operation to arrest … Read more
A trailer has crushed two female students to death and injured several others at the Felele end of the Abuja-Lokoja highway in Kogi state. The tragic incident occurred at about 7 a.m. on Friday, December 13, around the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja Staff Quarters. As reported by Daily Trust, a heavily loaded trailer lost its … Read more
In a heartwarming move, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced a Christmas bonus of ₦150,000 for each state worker. This generous gesture was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Monday Uzor, in a Facebook post on Thursday. According to Uzor, the workers can expect to receive their bonuses before 1 pm … Read more
A suspected online fraudster, Osang Usie Otukpa, has been arrested for allegedly duping 139 Australians to the tune of $AUD8,000,000 (Eight Million Australian Dollars). The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives arrested Otukpa upon arrival from the United States at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos on Friday, December 6, 2024. Otukpa scammed … Read more
A Nigerian lady has shared her story of transitioning into nursing school, despite already holding a degree in biochemistry and completing her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) service. She shared a video via the TikTok app and it quickly went viral, garnering lots of views and comments from netizens. Lady transitions into nursing school Theodynnny, … Read more
A young man’s romantic evening out with his girlfriend took an unexpected turn, leaving social media users in stitches. The video was shared on the TikTok app and it quickly went viral, triggering lots of comments and reactions from netizens. Man catches girlfriend sipping his drink In a funny video posted by @lesandzee on TikTok, … Read more
Nigerian drivers working with E-hailing mobility platforms such as Bolt, Uber, and inDrive are reportedly increasingly requesting passengers to pay more than app-quoted fares to cope with current petrol prices. The surivial mode tactics employed by the drivers comes despite recent hike in fares implemented by Uber and others. Legit.ng had earlier reported that Uber … Read more
Bishop David Abioye has enjoined people to always seek the word of God and not to look to men. This was contained in an excerpt of his sermon he recently posted on Facebook. This comes as men and women have lamented his absence from the ongoing Shiloh program. “Do not look to men when everything … Read more
A Nigerian man overcame all challenges and graduated from a university in the USA. When Godwin Smart gained admission to study at North Carolina Central University, USA, he was offered a fully-funded scholarship. After getting the scholarship, Godwin was required to buy an air ticket and travel to the USA to commence his studies. However, … Read more
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering strategic collaborations with security agencies to enhance tax collection and enforcement. This was disclosed during a security briefing and parley involving top FIRS officials and law enforcement agencies. FIRS seeks partnership for tax collection Gregory Wilfred Asuquo, Director of Security, Safety, and Fleet … Read more
A young man, Prince Peter, has stated his disinterest in the ongoing 2024 Shiloh programme. In a Facebook post, Prince said it was sad that Bishop Abioye did not grace Shiloh, unlike previous years before his retirement. Prince said he could not enjoy watching the Shiloh programme due to Bishop Abioye’s absence. He added that … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that all versions of the naira, including the old and new designs of ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 denominations, as well as the commemorative and previous designs of the ₦100 denomination, remain valid and continue to be legal tender without any deadline. Naija News reports that CBN, in … Read more
Akure, Ondo state – Police in Ondo have said a man set himself and his wife ablaze. In a tweet on the official X (formerly Twitter) page of the state police command on Thursday, December 12, the police stated that the duo were former lovers. The police’s statement reads: “Mr A was married to Mrs … Read more
A Nigerian lady hailed her husband, who sponsored her education at the University of Benin. She said her husband was the best thing that ever happened to her. In a video shared by @queen.hennessy4, the lady, who wore a signout shirt, ran towards her husband and jumped on him. She appreciated him sponsoring her education … Read more
Afam Osigwe, president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has declared that it is unconstitutional for members of the cabinet or governors to give gifts to judges. Osigwe made these remarks on Thursday during Politics HQ, a programme on News Central TV. Controversial Construction of Judges’ Quarters Osigwe’s comments come in the wake of Nyesom … Read more
Hundreds of staff at London’s luxury department store Harrods will walk out just days before Christmas, a union said Friday, in a row over pay and working conditions. The strike at the store — whose late former owner Mohamed Al-Fayed is now accused of being a serial sex offender — will target some of its … Read more
A Nigerian lady wept like a child after trying the dress that was made for her by a tailor. She was supposed to attend her school project defence wearing the new dress turned in by her tailor. In a video posted by Rossy Jo, she was expecting her new dress to be very nice, but … Read more
Nigerian singer Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere, aka Fave, has graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). Just recently, the 24-year-old musician took to her official Instagram account to announce to her over 500 thousand followers that she had finally bagged a degree. Fave announced that she graduated with a Law degree from the prestigious institution. The … Read more