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Anthony Martial has confirmed that he will leave Manchester United this summer after nine years. Martial’s contract expires at the end of 2023/24 campaign and having not agreed an extension, he has announced that he will be departing. In an open letter, via The Mirror, to supporters on social media on Monday evening read: “Dear Manchester United fans, It’s with …

Investors and exporters in the official market were offered the United States Dollar (USD) at a range of N799/$1 and N475/$1 on Friday. The naira to dollar rate fluctuated during business hours in the investors’ and exporters’ (I&E) window before settling at N743.07/$1. This indicates the naira appreciated in value by 4.30 per cent and the price of the dollar …

With Prime Boy’s surrender, the investigation into Mohad’s death makes forward With Prime Boy’s surrender, the investigation into Mohad’s death makes forward The suspect Prime Boy, who was wanted by the Nigerian police, has turned himself in to assist with the investigations surrounding the murder of his companion Mohbad, which has given the police’s inquiry into the peculiar circumstances surrounding …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State has rejected the judgment of the state election petition tribunal on the outcome of the March 18 election in the state. The three-member panel led by Justice Ofem I. Ofem had earlier on Thursday upheld Governor Nasir Idris’ victory in the election. In a statement issued on Thursday night, the PDP chairman …

The value of investments in the Nigerian capital market rose by 1.11 percent at the close of trading on Monday. This followed the growth in the market capitalization by N410 billion from N36.95 trillion to N37.36 trillion after five hours of trading today. Similarly, the All-Share Index increased by 751.95 basis points to close at 68,279.14, up from 67,527.19 ASI …

The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata, has joined the Edo State governorship race. Akpata, who declared his intention to vie for the Labour Party ticket on Thursday in Benin City, described the party as the only people-oriented platform in the country. The former NBA president said he was motivated by his desire to serve the …

The National Judicial Council (NJC), on Thursday, said it was not aware of the shortlist of 22 justices made by the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) for elevation to the bench of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. NJC Director of Information, Barrister Soji Oye, said that the nomination has not been brought to his knowledge. The FJSC had reportedly sent …

In a bid to promote good governance at all levels in Nigeria, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the RebuildNigeria360 Movement.The Director General NOA Dr Garba Abari in his address at the official inauguration of the FCT-Abuja Unity Chapter of RebuildNigeria360 Movement with the theme,”Rebuilding2Rebirthing: The Brand New Nigeria Nations of Our Dream …

Shop owners in the Gombe Old market were alerted in the early hours of Wednesday, of a fire outbreak, allegedly caused by a gang of suspected robbers, who looted and set not fewer than 20 locked up shops ablaze. The fire incident resulted in the massive loss of properties estimated to cost over N70 million. The incident was said to …

The naira, Thursday maintained its up-and-down movement falling against the U.S. dollar at the official market but appreciated marginally at the parallel market. This follows the local currency appreciation against the dollar in the official market the previous day. The exchange rate between the naira and dollar fell to N841.14/$1 on Thursday at the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market …