On Tuesday, the Naira made a notable comeback at the official market, trading at N1,522.68 to the Dollar, as reported by the FMDQ Securities Exchange. This marked a 0.7 per cent rise from Monday’s closing figure of N1,533.63 to the Dollar. The Investors and Exporters (I&E) Forex window showcased volatility, recording a high of N1,536.50 … Read more
A woman, Esther Adesiyan who was abducted alongside her husband, Michael and her son has been killed by her abductors. Esther was abducted in the early hours of Monday from their residence in Chikakore area of Kubwa, Federal Capital Territory. Also kidnapped during the attack is an elder brother of Mr Michael. It was gathered … Read more
Two African countries, Seychelles and Ethiopia, have exempted Nigeria from their visa-free travel programs. The visa-free program, which aims to promote tourism and enhance diplomatic relations, has been embraced by many countries across the continent. However, the exclusion of Nigeria, one of Africa’s most populous and influential nations, has raised several questions. Reasons behind the … Read more
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has strongly opposed the establishment of a Sharia Court in the state, declaring it unauthorized and illegal. He therefore directed the individuals behind its creation to immediately cease operations and disband all related activities. The governor’s response follows the circulation of a flyer announcing the launch of a … Read more
The South East stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reaffirmed Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary, passing a vote of confidence during a meeting held at the PDP National Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, convened by members of the National Working Committee (NWC) loyal to the acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, … Read more
The former minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has decried the growing hardship bedevilling Nigerians across the country. Amaechi while speaking on Tuesday, January 28, at a two-day event on strengthening Nigeria’s democracy said the middle class has been completely eliminated in Nigeria. He also stated that the last time Nigeria had the middle-class strata was … Read more
The Federal Government has commended the role of women in guaranteeing food sufficiency in the country amid food inflation plaguing the country. Naija News reports that to sustain women’s role in solving the food inflation crisis in the country through sustainable practices, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, International Centre for Environmental Health and … Read more
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has called on the federal government to enforce anti-spill locks on tankers to reduce explosion incidents. Naija News reported that at least 15 Enugu residents died from a petrol tanker explosion at the Ugwu Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway last Saturday. Mbah’s call was contained in a … Read more
Muslims across the country have been urgerr to look out for the new moon today, (Wednesday), January 29. The directive was handed to the Muslims by the Sultanate Council of Sokoto. A statement issued by the council on Tuesday, January 28, urged the Muslims to look out for the new moon of Sha’aban 1446. According … Read more
A Max Air flight from Lagos crash-landed at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Tuesday at 10:57 p.m. A passenger confirmed that the aircraft lost its nose landing gear tyre upon touchdown, causing it to burst into flames before the plane skidded to a stop. Emergency Response and Evacuation According to Dailytrust, emergency responders quickly … Read more