THE Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Oladotun Olakanle has died. Olakanle died early Saturday, 2 November, 2024. The cause of his death remains unknown as at press time. Meanwhile, he was said to be very active at work on Friday, November 1, 2024 as his administration distributed vehicles …

BOTSWANA’s new president took office Friday in a whirlwind transfer of power following elections that saw a historic defeat handed to the party that had governed the diamond-rich country for nearly 60 years. Human rights lawyer Duma Boko, 54, was sworn in during a closed session at the office of …

Justice Obiora Egwuatu has granted bail to about 67 minors to the tune of N10m each out of the 76 that were arraigned for participating in the August 2024 End Bad Governance protests. Those granted bail, who are below 15 years, are expected to present one surety who must be …

THE Nigerian Flamingos finished fifth in the 2024 U-17 Women’s World Cup held in the Dominican Republic. With two matches left to conclude the tournament on Sunday, the team led by Bankole Olowookere earned 9 points, scoring 9 goals and conceding 3, making them the highest-ranked of the four teams …

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 1st November, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …

IMO State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has described the death of the former president general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as a sad loss, but said his legacy lives on. In honour of his contribution to the Igbo ethnic region and Imo State, Uzodimma announced that the state’s international conference center …

THE Federal government has inaugurated the National Flood, Erosion, Drought, and Desertification Management Council (NFEDDMC), to combat the growing challenges of the environment. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, said the council would address climate-induced disasters, focusing on collaborative efforts across government agencies and regions. Speaking on Friday during the inauguration at the …

FORMER Akinyele Local Government Chairman, Taoreed Jimoh Adedigba, Dies The immediate past Chairman of Akinyele Local Government Area, Taoreed Jimoh Adedigba, passed away on Friday. Confirming the news, a close relative, Olamiposi Ishola, described Adedigba as a dependable individual, according to the Daily Post. He said, “Good Night Egbon Mi, Taoreed …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, on Friday, led other prominent Nigerians to pay tribute to the late President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, at a funeral service in his honour. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that dignitaries from different walks of life converged on the Cathedral Church of …

THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, rejected a document tendered by a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who is standing trial on corruption charges. The judge, Sylvanus Oriji, refused to admit the document as an exhibit after the prosecution team of the Economic …