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Oshodi-Isolo Local Government plans to rename Liverpool Road to Oshodi-Isolo in honor of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. According to the Prime Minister, Kehinde Oloyede, the decision recognizes Seyi Tinubu’s important contribution to youth empowerment and community development. In a statement shared on the local government’s official X profile by his media aide, Oloyede announced that preparations are …

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has given a great Christmas gift to civil servants, civil servants and pensioners in the state – a bonus of N100,000 to help with holiday expenses. This generous move aims to make their Christmas celebration joyful and fulfilling. The governor’s approval was given on Monday, December 23, 2024, with immediate implementation to ensure public servants …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Rivers State. EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested at their hideouts in Iwofe and Ogboro areas of Port Harcourt after receiving credible intelligence regarding their alleged involvement in internet …

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Folashodun Shonubi, on Wednesday, told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that the redesign of the naira was influenced by politics. Shonubi stated this during the follow-up trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele over alleged abuse of office. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) …

The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the dismissal of former Seaman Abbas Haruna for gross misconduct. The Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, recently ordered an investigation into the alleged illegal detention of a former naval officer by a senior officer. Acting Director of Defense Information Brig. Tukur Gusau, confirmed the development at a press conference on Wednesday in …

Former Senegal player Aliou Cisse has parted ways with his country’s national team after he resigned from his position as coach. Cisse, who led the team to their first win at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2022, served as coach for nine and a half years. The Teranga Lions were scheduled to begin preparations for this month’s double …

Raphael Onyedika provided the assist for Club Brugge in their 1-0 victory against Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. It was not the best start for Club Brugge in their first match, which they lost 3-0 against visiting Borussia Dortmund. Onyedika set up Christos Tzolis for the only goal of the game in the 23rd minute. Meanwhile, …

European giants Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid all lost their Champions League matches on Wednesday. Real Madrid were beaten 1-0 by French hosts Lille, Bayern Munich lost 1-0 to Aston Villa while Atletico were thrashed 4-0 by Benfica. More to follow… The post UCL: Defeat for Real Madrid, Bayern, Atletico as Liverpool cruise appeared first on Latest Nigerian …

The naira lost N127 against the dollar at the official window on Wednesday. Data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed that the local currency traded at N1669.15/$1, higher than the N1,541.94/$1 traded at the official window on Monday. The naira, however, gained N10 against the dollar on the parallel section of the forex market to trade N1,690/$1 …

The Nigerian equity market has rebounded after the Independence Day holiday with a loss of N187.6 billion for investors at the close of trading on Wednesday. This follows the decline in share prices such as INTBREW (International Breweries) MEYER (Meyer Plc formerly DN Meyer) and VERITASKAP (Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc) on the stock exchange floor today. After five hours of …