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The Nigerian currency, Naira, depreciated the US dollar on an official window on Friday. The Nigerian Central Bank (CBN) Foreign currency data shows that Naira is closed on N1, 533.74/$ 1 compared to N1, 533.55/$ 1 which is traded on Thursday. This is the loss of N0.19 for local currencies against American Greenback. In the black market, Naira closes flatly …

CD reassure improved strategies to end violence in the state of the plateau Jos (Core Reporter) Chief of Defense Staff of Nigeria, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, said that the armed forces are re -evaluating their strategies to prevent attacks for bandits in the communities in the state of the plateau and in other areas under operation by Safe Haven. This …

The police operative has arrested Joseph Eriki, Director of Investigation and Prosecution in the Federal Capital Administration (FCTA), on charges of land grabbing. Eriki was arrested along with Boniface Agwu and is currently detained until his indictment for criminal conspiracy, criminal violations, and counterfeiting. Another suspect is said to be free Eriki and Agwu were charged with the police together …

The Governor Ahmadu of the State of Adamawa has honored the Super Falcons coach, Justin Maduug, with a bungalow with three bedrooms and a cash gift of N50 million for his role in the triumph of Nigeria at the Cup of the Africa Nations of women of 2024 (Wafcon). The presentation was made at the Government Chamber of Yola, according …

Three men amputable their hands in northwest Iran for theft. The state media reported that the people were arrested in 2024. An official in the city of Urmia told reporters on Friday that the people refused to cooperate with the court to return a few kilos of gold and jewelry. The forced amputation of the hand for repeated violators is …

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, he praised President Bola Tinubu for having appointed a former speaker, State House of Assembly, Alhaji Sanusi Rikiji, as director+General, Nigerian headquarters for commercial negotiations (Notn). This is contained in a letter of congratulations to Rikiji for his recent appointment, signed by Lawal to Gusau on Friday. The letter reads: ” It is with a …

The defense headquarters claimed on Friday that the troops were deployed to the operating cinema in the north killed five famous terror commanders last month. Director of Defense Media Operations, Major. Markus Kangye, revealed this while providing updates about military operations in Abuja. He said the troops saved 134 kidnapped people, and thwarted the theft of oil worth N1.3 billion …

The founder of Human Capital Africa, dr. Object Ezekwesili, underlined the need for a new constitution that will help to face all the imbalances and inequalities that besiege Nigeria. The stars of Scrabble of Nigeria compete for N10m to the governor Diri Championship He appealed to the media to be at the forefront of the request for consultancy. Ezekwesili made …

The World Bank has announced the inclusion of Nigerian gender lawyer and advisor, Hassana Maina, in the first Ida youth champion circle. Hassana, who served as Executive Director of the Initiative of Support Head of Sexual Violence (Asviol), joined the cohort of global change maker which was recognized for their commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. The Ida Youth Champion …

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses And Midwives (Nannm) suspended its warning strike at national level after a meeting behind closed doors with the federal government. The Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, revealed the suspension on Friday evening after a meeting with the leadership of the Union in Abuja. According to Pate, the strike was interrupted after both parties …