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The Nigerian currency, Naira, was valued against the US dollar on the official market on Friday, May 9, 2025. According to Nigerian Central Bank data (CBN), Naira appreciated N1, 600.43/$ 1 compared to N1, 606.15/$ 1 which was traded on Friday, May 9, 2025. This represents the profit N5.72 for local currencies. In the black market, Naira lost N5 to …

The National President of the Egbira People’s Association (EPA), dr. Godwin Oyibo, on Monday, accused the new executive body inaugurated by the association in Kogi of living in peace and working for the progress of the earth.Dr. Oyibo, who declared him during the inauguration of the new executive members of the Association at the Riverton Hotel, Lokoja, warned them against …

Mr. Idowu Daramola (Ebano), an aspiring president of the APC for Odi-Olowo/Ojuwood Lcda, protested the primary electoral result, describing it as ridiculous and unfair. On Monday, in a beautiful Morfdeen declaration, spokesman for the Ebano countryside team, Daramola labeled the result as illogical and fraudulent. Freedomonline recalls the president of the APC electoral committee, Babaunde Ogala, San, said the winner …

A Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) officer, Simon Agbo, has been kidnapped by armed people in Makurdi, the capital of the state of Benue, with his kidnappers reportedly demanding ₦ 20 million ransoms for their liberation. The incident occurred around 19:15 on Sunday at the residence of Agbo near the NKST Church, Kuan, behind the modern market area. According to a …

The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has provided a temporary confiscation order for the number of N31 million and four properties that are allegedly obtained in a way that violates the law with one Obiajulu Emmanuel. This decision follows the ex-party motion submitted by the Directorate of Zonal Lagos 1 from the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Judge …

Building Nass An eruption of interference in the internal affairs of the administrative wing of the National Assembly by legislators is eroding productivity and efficiency in the bureaucracy of the National Assembly. The conclave reports that the reduction/publication of staff members, a purely administrative process in bureaucracy to strengthen productivity and efficiency in the provision of services, is now very …

Nigeria’s flying eagle has advanced to the ongoing African U-20 nation’s semifinals (Afcon) after defeating Senegal with a penalty. The side led by coach Aliyu Zubairu also automatically qualified for the U-20 World Cup which was collected to be held later this year. Ebenezer Harcourt is a hero for Flying Eagles when he saved two penalty kicks to help Nigeria …

Talented Nigerian singer, Keshinro Ololadem alias Lil Kesh, has stated that he is not in a relationship today. The singer also revealed that he did not believe in marriage. The musician, who made a claim when he appeared recently as a special guest at Esther Podcast, said he was not dating anyone intentionally at this time because he was not …

The burial of Nigeria Christian Chukwu’s football legend has been scheduled for Friday 22 August 2025. Blueprint recalls that Chukwu died on Saturday 12 April 2025, at the age of 74. In the meantime, plans are already underway for a national burial suitable for honoring the late football icon. Apart from the burial ceremony in Enugu, the family has also …

Federal Capital Region Minister (FCT), Nyesom Wike, warned that on Monday the personal interests of some people would hurt the opportunity for the people’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 General Election. The minister stated this during his monthly media direction in Abuja. He regretted that PDP opportunities in the next general election had been reduced by the wounds caused …