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Nigeria’s currency, the naira, slumped against the United States dollar at the official window on Wednesday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,386.70/$1, compared with N1,382.63/$1 on Tuesday. This represents a loss of N4.07 for the local currency against the dollar. On the black market, the naira rose N5 against the …

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday urged “disgruntled members” of other political parties in the country to join the National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District, made the call while speaking with journalists after the inaugural meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in Abuja. The former governor, who …

Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State Abia-born cleric, Rev. Chika Ubani, has warned the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Presidency against entering into any form of political alliance with the Abia State governor, Alex Otti, ahead of future electoral contests. Speaking during an interaction with journalists on Wednesday at the AllYouthAlive Retreat, Ubani urged the …

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a lawsuit filed by a human rights lawyer, Ejime Okolie, challenging the exorbitant nomination fees of political parties. Okolie has filed the case to challenge the alleged imposition of outrageous expression of interest and nomination fees for card-holding members vying for political office in the country. The Independent …

Nigeria qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 Commonwealth Games 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Qualifiers in the men’s and women’s categories in Angola on Wednesday, March 25. The West African team came from behind to beat Kenya 7-6 in their first match before thrashing Gambia 14-2 in their second match in the men’s category. However, they suffered a 10-5 defeat to …

Men of the Department of State Services (DSS) have rescued the Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area of ​​Kano State, Alhaji Hamza Durya. Durya was abducted by armed groups at his residence in Durya Village, Kibiya LGA, on Friday night. Kano State Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday in …

The Northern Youth Alliance for Security has objected to the recent swearing-in by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over corruption allegations, describing it as an attempt to mislead the public in the context of ongoing legal proceedings. El-Rufai had reportedly sworn by the Holy Quran, claiming he had not embezzled public funds during his tenure from 2015 to 2023, …

A prominent Egba chief, Mustapha Abdulhakeem Akinfiwatolu, has recounted the historical struggle and resilience that led to the birth of Abeokuta, describing it as a product of courage, unity and long-term sacrifice rooted in the 18th century uprising led by Lisabi Agbongbo Akala. Akinfiwatolu, who is the Akinfiwatolu of Egbaland, said the story of the Egba people remains a defining …

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido says he is no longer focused on winning a Grammy, signaling a shift in priorities as he enters a new phase in his career centered on authenticity and African identity. Speaking on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show with Eddie Kadi on Tuesday, the singer reflected on his global achievements, noting that he has performed all …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be starting to step back from the deep crisis it is experiencing, as factions loyal to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have begun talks to save the party from total collapse ahead of the 2027 elections. The crisis hitting the party has raised doubts about its readiness or …