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In a bid to arrest the free fall of the naira at the parallel market, also known as black market, the Central Bank of Nigeria {CBN}, on Monday, announced new measures aimed at curbing the activities of currency speculators. This was disclosed by the Acting Governor of the CBN, Folashodun Shonubi to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa after briefing …

At least seven persons died and 40 others were injured in an auto accident along the Nangere-Gashua Road in Yobe State on Wednesday. The spokesman for the state police command, Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the accident to journalists in Damaturu. He said: “A fatal traffic accident occurred along Nangere-Gashua Road involving a trailer with registration no. XB 918 KTN loaded with …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a suspected kidnapper, Muhammad Sani Rinji in Bauchi State. The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Ilelaboye W. Oyejide, who briefed journalists at the command headquarters in Bauchi on Wednesday, said the operatives also arrested a fake medical doctor simply identified as Usman Sadique Yelwa. He said: “The corps intensified efforts …

The Naira crossed the N1,000 mark to reach an all-time low of N1,099.05/$1 on Friday, data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) window has shown. This represents a significant 23.29% or N255.98 drop in valuation compared to its previous closing rate. The Nigerian currency had on Thursday rebounded to close at N843.07/$1 at the official market. However, the …

Afrobarometer with partners, including the United States Institute of Peace, the World Bank, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have met to discuss pressing issues affecting Africans and Afrobarometer’s latest survey findings on democracy, governance, climate change, and the youth. In a statement issued recently and signed by the Communications and Knowledge Manager, Josephine Sanny explained that …

The Ogun State Government says it remains illegal for school heads in both public primary and secondary schools across the state to collect any form of fee, levy, or payment. The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, made this known at the 2023/2024 academic session pre-resumption meeting with education stakeholders in Ogun …

Egypt swept up the tickets at stake for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after beating Nigeria in the final of the team event at the 2023 ITTF African Championships taking place in Tunis, Tunisia. The Egyptian ladies were the first to pick their ticket as they handed out a 3-0 defeat to Nigeria in the final. From the start of …

Lionel Messi is now the leading scorer in the Conmebol World Cup qualifiers after his two goals sealed victory for Argentina against Peru. Messi, who had been on the sidelines due to injury in the club side, opened the scoring after 32 minutes and added a second with a spectacular finish moments later. The 36-year-old now has 31 goals in …

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged an assist and also scored a goal to mark his 1,200th career appearance on Friday night. The Portugal forward, who plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, tapped in Sadio Mane’s cross in their 4-1 victory over Al-Riyadh. Ronaldo later set up team-mate Otavio to mark an incredible outing for his side. “Three more points! Thankful to all …

A combined photo of Obaseki, Igunbor, and Shaibu The feud between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Mr. Philip Shaibu, is lingering. Governor Obaseki has pointedly accused Shaibu of manipulating the election of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Edo State chapter to install Miss Sarah Igunbor. The objective of that political gambit is to advance his ambition of …