FIVE officials in the Benin Kingdom have been suspended for reportedly committing sacrilegious acts against Benin Custom. In a lengthy communique on Saturday, the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) announced that the individuals were suspended due to their unauthorized visit to the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The BTC said the individuals, …

JOHN Akinmurele has been elected as the candidate for the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State by the Young Progressives Congress (YPP).  Newsextra24 understands that YPP held its primary election in Akure, the state capital, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, with delegates from all 18 local government areas participating. During his …

THE Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed concerns about ongoing challenges facing the state, saying that he will not bend on his knees to govern the people but will stand firmly on the side of the right. Newsextra24 reports that Fubara made these remarks during a visit to …

GOVERNOR Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed sorrow over a catastrophic fire incident involving a petrol tanker on the East-West Road in Eleme, a disaster that claimed multiple lives and ravaged over a hundred vehicles last Friday night. Newsextra24 reports that the tragic event occurred between the gates of the Indorama …

THE economic development of regions, such as Africa, heavily depends on accessible and affordable fuel prices. Low fuel prices play a crucial role in various aspects of a country’s economy, facilitating efficient operation while empowering both businesses and consumers, thereby shaping market dynamics. In many African nations, high transportation costs worsen poverty by limiting …

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 27th April, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …

THE Organised Labour has shut down the headquarters of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)  over the alleged non-remittance of N2.1 billion in consequential taxes deducted from workers’ salaries. The workers, led by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) President, Festus Osifo, and executive members of the Association of Banks, …

IF you think some courses are not relevant in Nigeria, I won’t say you’re wrong. Some even argue these courses are what they are, even before the advent of the internet. They’re not just feasible. The propagation of digitisation and technological advancement has made some fields more demanding. Yes, daily …

Dr Ayodele Festus Olorunfemi has emerged the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the November 16 Ondo State Governorship Election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olorunfemi was returned unopposed during the LP primary election held at the party’s secretariat in Akure on Friday. Mr …

PREMIER League chief, Richard Masters has confirmed that Manchester City’s hearing for their 115 financial charges will take place in “near future.” It was announced in February 2023, that City had been charged with 115 separate alleged breaches of the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations dating back to …