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Naira drops to N2,000/1£ at parallel market

By Enioluwa Adeniyi Nigeria’s local currency, the naira, has plummeted to a new low, now trading above 2,000 naira against the Great Britain Pound in the parallel market. This was confirmed by a Bureau de Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Malam Ibrahim, who spoke with Punch. He noted the currency’s significant depreciation amidst persistent […]

3 Police officers to face trial in Lagos over tinted glass permit

The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos State says that the three police officers, who demanded a tinted glass permit from motorists are facing trial for professional misconduct. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), SP. Tunni Ayuba, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. She identified the errant officers as ASP Kenedy […]

Why Africans do not want to accept homosexuality – Pope Francis

Why Africans do not want to accept homosexuality – Pope Francis By Justina Otio Pope Francis has said that those criticising his recent decision to bless same-sex couples will eventually understand it, except for Africans, who, according to him, are “a special case.” The Pope noted that he is confident that everyone will gradually be […]

FCT Revenue Service goes after Abuja-based Nigerian businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, who shut down Grenada for 7 days

  FCT Revenue Service goes after Abuja-based Nigerian businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, who shut down Grenada for 7 days By Enioluwa Adeniyi The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service has issued a call to prominent Abuja-based Nigerian businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, to comply with her tax obligations by filing her annual returns This request follows the widespread […]

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US-based Nigerian lecturer, Dr. Richard Idowu, shot dead by local hunter in Osun State

US-based Nigerian lecturer, Dr. Richard Idowu, shot dead by local hunter in Osun State Dr Richard Idowu   By Nurudeen Shotayo A United States of America-based Nigerian lecturer, Dr Richard Idowu, has been shot dead by a local hunter in the Ejigbo area of Osun State. The incident reportedly occurred between 8:00 and 8:30 pm […]

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic quit ECOWAS, effective immediately

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic quit ECOWAS, effective immediately   By Enioluwa Adeniyi In a significant turn of events, the military juntas governing Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), effective immediately. This development, revealed on Sunday, comes amid escalating tensions between the […]

FG in talks with UK on Air Peace Lagos-London flight

  By Sandra Nwaokolo The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, embarked on a diplomatic mission to London on Friday to address the issue of establishing direct flights from Lagos to London. According to a statement released on Saturday, Keyamo held discussions with UK officials in the transport department during his visit. The meeting […]

People are scared Otedola might attempt to take over my company – Aliko Dangote

    By Justina Otio The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said that his friend and billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, is welcome to take over Dangote Cement. Dangote stated this on Friday at the Dangote Cement customers appreciation event in Lagos. Introducing some dignitaries, Dangote urged everyone to welcome […]

Defection call: Ganduje didn’t invite us through proper channel, says Gov Yusuf of Kano State

Ganduje   By Bashir Bello, KANO Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has on Friday reacted to the call by the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to join the party, saying the latter didn’t invite him into the party through the right and proper channel. Governor Yusuf’s reply was […]