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The Naira fell to N1,585 per dollar in the parallel market today, down from N1,550 on Monday.However, on the official foreign currency market, the Naira rose to N1,525 per dollar. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the naira’s indicative exchange rate decreased to N1,525 per…
Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo, commonly known as Baba Authority, a renowned spiritual leader and prophetic voice of Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry (FARIM), has officially announced the much awaited 2024 Glory Convention titled “Grace for Glory.” The convention, which has attracted thousands of attendees in past years, is scheduled to take place from December…
In his statement, the chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, noted that the fight against corruption in Nigeria was hampered by several causes. He stated: “A number of obstacles have hampered the battle against corruption, many of which are familiar to this distinguished audience. ” They include public cynicism, which is a major…
On Tuesday, an Ekiti State Magistrates’ Court in Ado Ekiti returned lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi to prison after the police denied his bail application, accusing him of intimidating witnesses. Following the police’s firm opposition, the court adjourned the case until December 20 to decide whether or not to admit Farotimi to bail. The…
Dr. Agbu Kefas, Taraba State Governor, is in grief following the untimely loss of his younger sister, Atsi Kefas. A close family source verified to our correspondent that she died at night in Abuja, days after being shot during a gunman attack on her vehicle on the Wukari-Kente route in Taraba State’s Wukari Local…
The Federal Government has cancelled the foundation-laying ceremony for the proposed Osun State International Airport in Ede, in response to a request from Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. Ademola Adeleke, the state governor, had planned the celebration for December 13, but the ministry has requested that it be postponed until the…
Nigeria’s imports from Malta reached a record high of N766.81 billion in the third quarter of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics’ most recent international trade data. The figure increased dramatically, making Malta Nigeria’s fifth-largest import partner for the period, accounting for 5.23 percent of total imports worth N14.67 trillion. However, the…
The Kano State Police Command has detained three people for holding counterfeit currency totaling N129,542,826,000:00. SP Abdullahi Haruna, the command’s public relations officer, confirmed the suspects’ arrest on Tuesday. He stated that the counterfeit currency comprised US dollars, CFA, and naira, which were also stolen from another trader of the monies. “Counterfeit currencies equivalent…
“His arrest and trial will no doubt strengthen peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South-East.” The statement accused Ekpa of causing terror and damage in the region, threatening lives and property, and undermining the Igbo spirit of entrepreneurship and resilience. It went on to state, “For far too long, and unfortunately…
The Enugu State Government has applauded Finnish authorities for arresting Simon Ekpa. It branded Ekpa as a “terrorist and criminal” who had no concern for the Igbo people’s well-being. Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government, stated on Friday that the administration is ready to produce evidence against Ekpa, whom the government accuses…