THE newly inaugurated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins, had said the feud between Godwin Obaseki and his former deputy, Philip Shaibu, is not his business. Recall that Godwins was sworn in on Monday afternoon following the impeachment of the erstwhile deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, by the Edo state House of Assembly. The …
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Catholic Church Condemns Surrogacy, Transgender, Advocates Respect For Gay People
THE Catholic Church has disclosed what it regards as threat to human dignity. The Vatican described the belief in gender fluidity as “a concession to the age-old temptation to make oneself God.” The Vatican stated this via the new Dignitas infinita (Infinite Dignity) declaration released by the Vatican’s doctrinal office on …
Read More »Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 9th April 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 8th April, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
Read More »Emefiele Faces Fourth Arraignment April 2, Returns To EFCC Custody
FORMER Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, was ordered back into the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja on Monday. Justice Rahman Oshodi made this decision following Emefiele’s arraignment on 23 counts, including allegations …
Read More »Naira Gains Strength In FX Market, Appreciates To N1,120/$
THE Nigerian currency, the naira, witnessed a significant appreciation in the parallel foreign exchange (FX) market, reaching N1,120 to the dollar on Monday. This rate reflects a 9.67 percent improvement compared to N1,240/$ recorded on April 3, indicating a positive shift in the currency’s value. According to TheCable, in Lagos, …
Read More »Nigerians React As FG Declares Thursday As Extra Holiday For Eid-El-Fitr Celebration
SOME Nigerians have reacted to the decision of the Federal Government to officially designate Thursday, April 11th, 2024, as an extra public holiday in observance of this year’s Eid-El-Fitr celebration. Recall that the Federal Government of Nigeria, on Sunday, declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April 2024, as public holidays to mark …
Read More »Court Fines Halima Abubakar N10m For Defaming Apostle Suleman
NOLLYWOOD actress Halima Abubakar has been slammed with a N10 million fine for publishing libellous statements about the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman. A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday ordered the Deadly Plot actress to pay the amount to the …
Read More »Champions League: Bayern Munich Squad To Face Arsenal Confirmed
BAYERN Munich have confirmed members of their squad that will be travelling to face Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The Gunners come into the game following back-to-back wins against Luton Town and Brighton. However, Thomas Tuchel’s men lost 3-2 away to newly promoted Heidenheim …
Read More »NNPC Owes Oil Raders $3bn Backlog For Petrol Subsidy
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has been reported to owe around $3 billion to oil traders for imported petrol. Five sources close to the matter revealed to Reuters that the national oil company is, however, clearing the overdue payments for the imported oil, although the pace of repayment …
Read More »President Tinubu Approves Establishment Of National Health Fellows Programme
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Fellows Programme, with young Nigerian fellows to be engaged in all the 774 local government areas in the country. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on …
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