THE reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has offered a financial reward of ₦1million to anyone with credible information on the alleged looting of government property. Speaking in a press briefing in Benin City on Friday, the deputy governor said he has evidence to back the alleged looting …
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Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 19th October 2024
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 18th October, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
Read More »DSS Arrest Journalist Who Falsely Reported Impeachment Moves Against Akpabio
OPERATIVES of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested journalist Edna Ulaeto of OrderPaper during a raid on her home on Friday. Newsextra24 reports that this was made known in a statement by OrderPaper management detailing the incident. The news organisation stated that a group of armed men, identifying themselves as DSS …
Read More »Biafra: Gowon Narrates How Ojukwu ‘Twisted’ Aburi Accord, What Caused Civil War
A former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has revealed what transpired before the Nigerian civil war between himself and former Biafra warlord, Odumegwu Ojukwu. Naija News reports that Gowon narrated what led to the war during an interview with Daily Trust to mark his 90th birthday. During …
Read More »Police Clears Actress Lizzy Anjorin of Gold Theft Allegation
THE Lagos State Police Command, on Friday, confirmed that no case of stealing was established against Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin-Lawal, who was accused of stealing gold at the Oba Akintoye Market in the Lagos Island area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development. …
Read More »Why Don Jazzy Donated ₦100m to my NGO – VeryDarkMan
MARTINS Otse aka VeryDarkMan has shared the reason the founder of Mavin Records, Michael Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy donated ₦100 million to his Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). The VeryDarkMan unveiled his NGO on Saturday. The NGO is geared towards transforming public education in Nigeria through the integration of …
Read More »Lagos DPO Slumps, Dies In Office
CHIEF Superintendent of Police CSP, Bolaji Olugbenga, said to be the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, has died. Olugbenga reportedly slumped in his office on Thursday night and died before he could be taken to a hospital. A police source said the sudden death of …
Read More »Nigeria, Ericsson Sign MoU on 5G Technology, Innovation
THE Nigerian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment and innovation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 5G is the fifth generation of cellular networks. Up to 100 times faster than 4G. 5G has …
Read More »WHO Urges Nigeria to Accelerate Healthcare Reforms
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on the Federal Government to expedite healthcare reforms to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets. Dr Walter Mulombo, WHO Country Representative to Nigeria, made this appeal in Abuja on Friday at the closing of a two-day training initiative for health journalists. The training, …
Read More »Goodluck Jonathan Pays Tribute to Late Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu
FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, at a service of songs in Abuja. Jonathan recounted how Iwuanyanwu took him under his wing, even before he became Bayelsa Deputy Governor, and mentored him throughout his presidency. “He …
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