The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has adjourned the alleged money laundering trial of Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, to April 3. The judge, Maryann Anenih adjourned the case for continuation of hearing after the first witness, Fabian Nworah, a property developer, gave his witness testimony. When the matter … Read more
The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to receive any Nigerians who may be deported from the United States, according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). Speaking on the matter, NiDCOM’s Director of Media and Corporate Affairs, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, clarified that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the lead agency responsible for handling such … Read more
He described the claims as a misrepresentation of his recent statements, clarifying that he supports coalitions but only those driven by a clear vision for Nigeria’s progress. The former presidential candidate made the clarification in a statement he released via X (formerly known as Twitter) on Wednesday, January 29. “I have observed that my honest … Read more
Thousands of citizens took to the streets of Niger and Burkina Faso on Tuesday, rallying in support of their countries’ official withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which takes effect on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The withdrawal, which includes Mali, has left ECOWAS facing an uncertain future as the region experiences … Read more
A tragic building collapse in the Ikota area of Lekki, Ajah, Lagos State, has resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The two-storey structure, still under construction, caved in on Tuesday, January 28, leaving five workers seriously injured and others feared trapped beneath the rubble. NEMA reports casualties and rescue efforts According to Ibrahim Farinloye, … Read more
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially exited the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The withdrawal, which was first announced on January 29, 2024, became effective on Wednesday, January 29, 2925, following a one-year notice period mandated by ECOWAS regulations. The three Sahel nations, now united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), … Read more
All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, alleged that the political desperation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was responsible for the disintegration of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka, in a statement, wondered why Atiku continued to point fingers at the ruling party for the festering rot in … Read more
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Tuesday launched the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Code (FX Code), aimed at sanitising market practices, and entrenching good governance. The CBN governor said the code was a decisive step forward, setting clear and enforceable standards for ethical conduct, transparency, and good governance in the … Read more
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 28th January, 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
The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that it will not compromise its integrity in the consideration and passage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The Reps Deputy Spokesman, Hon Philip Agbese, said the House is committed to ensuring that the budget is in the best interest of Nigerians. Agbese said the House has thoroughly reviewed … Read more