Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the Ukum Local Government Area due to a series of protests and killings in the region. Newsextra24 reports that the announcement was made during a press conference in Makurdi, Benue’s capital, shortly after a security council meeting. Deputy Governor Sam Ode, …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Sankara, the headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State, was set ablaze by protesting youths on Wednesday. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed the incident in a statement released late Wednesday. According …

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 3rd July, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …

Sheila, the estranged wife of singer, Davido’s Logistics Manager, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has said she doesn’t regret ending her marriage. She stated this in a recent podcast interview with her friend, Ginika, a clip of which went viral on social media on Wednesday. Sheila, however, admitted …

There are indications that the threat of an indefinite strike by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, has hit the right chord, prompting the Federal Government to summon a meeting on Thursday in the office of the …

FINIDI George was on Wednesday unveiled as head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Rivers United. The unveiling ceremony took place at Rivers United’s secretariat in Port Harcourt. The former Ajax winger is back in the dugout few weeks after he resigned from his post as Super Eagles …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Uzoma Nwagba as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, CREDICORP. Other key appointments the President made on Wednesday include Otunba Aderemi Abdul, who is to serve as Board Chairman (independent non-executive director); Mrs. Aisha Abdullahi, Executive …

To immortalize two slain students of the university. THE Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reassured students and management of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara of improved security on the university campus. The governor stated this when he met 29 students of the university who …

A Ghanaian chef, Ebenezer Smith, popularly known as Chef Smith, has been arrested and detained for fabricating a Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Smith, at a press conference on Tuesday, announced himself on social media as the new world record holder for a purported …

THE Federal Government has unveiled a new financial inclusion policy aimed at transforming Nigeria into a one trillion dollar economy by 2030. According to the Presidency, the project is designed to combat poverty and catalyse sustainable economic growth from the ground up. Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, who unveiled the policy on …