THE Nigerian Army’s intervention has resulted in the rescue of 386 individuals, mostly women and children, from the Sambisa forest, a decade after their abduction. The acting GOC 7 Division, Brig. Gen. AGL Haruna, disclosed this while addressing reporters on the outskirts of Sambisa forest in Konduga LGA, following the …
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Soludo Calls Emergency Meeting With NLC, TUC Over Minimum Wage Ultimatum
THE confrontation over the minimum wage between the NLC, TUC, and Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has entered a new phase. The National President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, recently penned a letter accusing Soludo of urging fellow governors to refuse the 70,000 naira minimum wage. In a letter …
Read More »‘Nigerians Just Want To Show Themselves, Because It Is Me’ – Phyna
WINNER of Big Brother Naija season 7, Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has slammed critics over recent bikini photos that circulated online. Newsextra24 reports that the reality TV star recently came under fire on social media after posting pictures of herself on vacation in the Maldives. However, Phyna, in an …
Read More »Man Dies While Watching Football Match In Lagos Bar
AN unidentified middle-aged man has reportedly died while watching a football match in Lagos State. Newsextra24 understands that the unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday, May 16. According to Punch, the deceased, who is said to be a regular customer of the open bar, walked in, sat down, and started to watch …
Read More »How Tinubu’s Re-election Will Be Easy In 2027 – Lauretta Onochie
Lauretta Onochie, a former Media Aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that the reelection of President Bola Tinubu on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) would be made easy if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, step down for his Labour Party …
Read More »FULL LIST: Tinubu Appoints Chairmen Of Tertiary Institution Governing Councils
THE governing councils of tertiary institutions in Nigeria have appointed approximately 555 individuals to positions as chairmen and members. Newsextra24 reports that the Ministry of Education claims that President Bola Tinubu approved the appointments of the chairman and pro-chancellors of the Governing Boards of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in an …
Read More »Nigerians In South Africa Demand Justice For Nigerian Killed In South Africa
THE Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of a 43-year-old Nigerian national, Prince Ebuka, in Danielskuil, Northern Cape. Newsextra24 recalls that the tragic event, which occurred on Friday, has sparked outrage among the Nigerian community, with demands for justice and an end to …
Read More »Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 19th May 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 May, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
Read More »‘My Marriage To Oritsefemi Was A Nightmare’ – Nabila
Nabila Fash, the ex-wife of Nigerian singer, Oritsefemi, has dismissed a recent interview in which her ex-husband made a series of accusations against her, including having 21 miscarriages during their marriage. Newsextra24 reported that Oritsefemi, during an interview with media personality, Jude Chidonwo, disclosed that his wife, Nabila, who had accused him of …
Read More »Oba Of Benin Dances As Looted Artefacts Return From Germany
OBA of Benin, Ewuare II, on Friday, evoked memories of old as he danced to the songs of his forebears when he received two artefacts from Germany through the National Commission for Museum and Monuments, NCMM. The national treasures include a wooden and bronze stools said to have been used …
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