Nigeria’s Naira on Wednesday depreciated against the US dollar at both investor’s and exporters’ avenues, exchanging at N763.17. The open indicative rate closed at N741.21 to the dollar on Wednesday. NAN reports that the Naira depreciated by 0.87 per cent compared with N756.61, which the currency was excuhanged for the dollar on Tuesday. Naira was…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has said that music makes the bulk of his living. He said he always wants to improve his styles, approaches, sound, video, production and everything to the best taste of his publics. The Essence crooner stated this in an interview session with popular UK-based afrobeats…
The Ogun State Election Petition Tribunal has agreed on the date for the start of hearing of a petition filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ladi Adebutu. Adebutu of the PDP is challenging the re-election of Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that there are alleged…
The Oyo State Government has made public that said it has yet to approve a new salary structure for workers in the state. This comes as a counter narratives of rumour that the state government has approved a new salary structure for the State. The State government, however, debunked the rumour on Wednesday. According to…
Ekiti Chef, who recently had a 120 hours cooking duration, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has beckoned on Nigerians for financial support to help hire military men as bodyguards. In a trending online video she released, the 22-year-old student appealed to her fans to help secure her welfare and security. According to the…
Senegal football team on Tuesday night made history after come from behind to beat Brazil in a friendly match at Lisbon. The defending African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Champions came from behind to beat Brazil 4-2 in a exciting contest in Lisbon. A brace from the Africa best, Sadio Mane and a goal from Habib…
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has showed “total regret”over the believed “lopsided and non representation “by the immediate past Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba. NAN reports that the Oba said in a statement in Benin by Mr Iguobaro Osaigbovo, the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch. The King…
The President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved the swiftly retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from service as well as their replacements starting from today. He howner with the condition of appointment that the appointed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and…
Nigeria get a qualification through to AFCON 2023 with a win against Sierra Leone at the Liberia Stadium. Victory Osimhen scored two goals at the first half of the game as the Super Eagles edged Sierra Leone 3-2 to qualify for next year’s AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. Kelechi Iheanacho got the late goal at the…
The Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the death of a man killed in his house by unknown persons. The incident was reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday in Nyivu, a community in Donga Local Government Council in Taraba State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Usman, said the victim was macheted to…
Popular Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has cautioned the Obidient Movement, supporters of Peter Obi of the Labour Party, over their roles and impacts in the recently concluded 2023 general election in Nigeria. Compiling reports and talks at the book lauch, Politics Nigeria reports Wole Soyinka, speaking at the launch of his book, “The Putin…
Famous award winning Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has reacted and replied to a death wish by a Twitter user. The Twitter user whose page name is @Winco_3 while sharing a six seconds video of music performance on Twitter had tweeted that Davido’s burial can’t be crowded like the clip of the…
Super Eagles players have now arrived at the venue slated for the AFCON Qualifier tie against Sierra Leone They were welcomed by fans rooting to see them play the Beautiful game Details coming shortly
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa says he and his team can’t afford to let their fans down by losing to the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. Jose Peseiro’s men will look to secure their place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations when they take on their fellow West Africans at the Samuel Kanyon Doe…
Super Eagles and Napoli Forward, Victor Osimhen has been ranked joint fourth most valuable player in the world with Jude Bellingham. Osimhen is ranked joint fourth with new Real Madrid signing and Three Lions star Jude Bellingham with a market value of €120m according to transfer market reports. France and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé…
Erik ten hag side, Manchester United are set to make a swift bid for Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund this summer transfer window. According to Getfootballnewsitaly.com, some sections of the club are already working on a deal. The young Denmark international is placed on a value of €60 -70 million as a price to get the…
Villarreal and Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze has said he must win a trophy for the Super Eagles before he would end his career. Chukwueze made the statement in view of the Super Eagles’ 2023 AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone on Sunday. The Super Eagles, are dominating the second spot log with nine points and are…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has placed an order to the Department of State Services (DSS) and its Director General to immediately grant the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, unlimited access to his legal practitioner and family members. The presiding judge, Justice Hamza Muazu gave the order…
Kyiv has reportedly said to be invades with drones and missile even as delegation of African leaders arrive in Ukraine on a peace mission. Repots from the foreign minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, Putin is sending “more war” with these missiles as a “message to Africa.” The African delegation headed by South African President,…
Nigerian tallest man Afeez Agoro Oladimeji dies at 48 after suffering from prolonged sickness. Afeez, who stood 7 ft 4 had reportedly been ill for months due to reported battlebattle with chronic hip arthritis. It was gathered that he was rushed to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, yesterday evening, June 14, after he developed some…
Super Eagles and Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman was not on training flanks on Wednesday night as the Super Eagles rocked preparations for this weekend’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. Lookman’s absence was not tied to any reasons yet as the technical crew hasn’t released any updates on…
Tragedy strucked today at Obafemi Awolowo University, where the body of an 100 Level female Student from the department of Entrepreneur, Salako Treasure have been found today, Wednesday, 14th June in an uncompleted building in Lagere after she went Missing. Beside her was found a bottle of sniper of which was suspected to have…
The President of Federal Republic of NIGERIA, President Bola Tinubu has suspended the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Bawa indefinitely. This statement came as a result weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against him in the past administration. Bawa has been promptly directed to immediately hand over the affairs of…
The House of Representatives in their sitting advised the Federal Government to as a matter of importanxe implement palliative measures to help reduce the effects of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians. The Deliberation came as a result of a motion of urgent public importance by a member from Kano state, Mr Sani Madaki at plenary….
The President of the Federal Republic of NIGERIA, Bola Tinubu has assented to the Nigeria Data Protection Act that makes the commission an establishment on it’s own. With assenting action from the President alongside provisions of the act, the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau is expressly transmuted into a full fledged Commission with a clear mandate….
The Central Bank of Nigeria has permitted commercial banks to freely trade with foreign currencies and allowed foreign exchanges at any rate. The updates came after Godwin Emefiele’s suspension as CBN’s governor. Details shortly.
Former speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila has resigned as the Speaker of the house to take up the role of the Chief of Staff to the president. The Ex Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila was appointed as the Chief of Staff to the president. The letter of resignation he wrote was presented on the…
The Ex Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio, has been elected as 10th President of the Senate. The chosen candidate of All Progressives Congress for Senate presidency served as a Minister for Niger Delta Affairs from 2019 to 2022, represents Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial zone. He emerged of the in-house election winner to beat…
Real Madrid young winger, Vinicius Junior will take the No.7 shirt at the Los blancos side, making him one of the legends who takes up the shirt like Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul. Immediately Eden Hazard’s contract ended, the legendary jersey was without anyone to claim this season. Since the 2019–2020 season, Hazard had occupied Real’s No….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) signed into law, the student loan bill, which provides for interest-free loans to indigent Nigerian students. The bill seeks to make access to higher education for Nigerians through interest-free loans from the Nigerian Education Fund established in this Act with a view to providing education for all Nigerians and for…
Lionel Messi was held by border control at the Beijing Airport while trying to use his Spanish passport other than his Argentine one The 35-year-old football athlete arrived in China in a private jet last weekend, where he was joined by Argentina star Angel di Maria and his groups and his other group of friends….
