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Nigeria’s currency, the naira, slumped against the United States dollar at the official window on Thursday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,308.79/$1, compared with N1,378.70/$1 on Wednesday. This represents a loss of N2.09 for the local currency against the dollar. On the black market, the naira rose N10 against the …

[Press Release] The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been drawn to recent public statements by political actors alleging partisan bias, calling for the removal of the Commission’s chairperson due to the Commission’s decision to obey the recent Court of Appeal ruling. While the Commission recognizes the right of stakeholders to express their views, it is critical …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Thursday dismissed reports of a rift between him and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, describing the claims as false and misleading. This came in the context of earlier reports that the monarch had led a boycott of the coronation of three senior chiefs in Ibadan and moved to Lagos to protest …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), should be permanently handed over to the Federal Government. The EFCC, in a motion for final notice of forfeiture of the property filed by its …

Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Calabar, on Thursday sentenced the couple to 15 years in prison each for child trafficking. The Cross River Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Human Trafficking (NAPTIP) charged Esther and Eyo Udo with four counts of buying and selling babies for exploitation. In his ruling, Justice Ojukwu convicted the …

US intelligence assessments have indicated that Iran is currently unwilling to negotiate an end to the war. According to assessments conducted by several US intelligence agencies, the Iranian regime believes it is in a strong enough position to continue the war and not give in to US demands, the New York Times reported, citing US officials familiar with the assessments. …

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has demanded the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, and all national commissioners. Mark made the call on Thursday in Abuja, at a well-attended global press conference, held to address growing concerns about the commission’s role in the country’s electoral process …

The island of Crete, famous for its blue skies, appears red thanks to clouds of Saharan dust. A powerful storm had carried away the dust Africaand this popular holiday destination has turned red ahead of the Easter holiday. Dramatic photos show the impact of the dust on life on the Greek island. Picture: View of the harbor in Heraklion, Crete, …

President Bola Tinubu hosted Chadian President Idriss Déby at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday. The President received the Chadian leader in a closed session, during which both leaders discussed issues of mutual interest and regional collaboration. The meeting took place shortly before Tinubu’s scheduled trip to Jos to commiserate with the victims of the recent attacks in Plateau …

Justice Mohammed Umar, of the Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement lawsuit filed by politician and activist, Omoyele Sowore, against the Department of State Services (DSS), its Director General and its social media platform, Facebook. in a decision on Thursday, resolving three issues identified for determination against Sowore, declining to grant any relief requested, and dismissing …