A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has said that Nigerians are waiting to show President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the exit door in the upcoming 2027 presidential election amid economic hardship George disclosed this on Thursday in a statement to mark his 79th birthday …
Read More »Naira gains N28.85 against dollar at official market
THE Naira on Thursday appreciated at the official market trading at N1,658.67 against the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, revealed that the Naira gained N28.85 . This represents a 1.7 percent gain, compared to the previous trading date on Wednesday when it exchanged at …
Read More »NIMC Explains Reasons Behind Payment For New National ID Card
THE National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Friday says Nigerians would have to pay for the new multipurpose national Identity card due to limited government revenue. The NIMC Head of Card Management Services, Dr Peter Iwegbu, said this during a two-day round table event organised for online editors in Lagos. …
Read More »U.S. Reaffirms Support For Young African Leaders
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, says his country is perpetually committed to supporting young African leaders due to the crucial role that they play in shaping their continent’s future. Mills made this known at a Pan-African Legacy Conference organised by the The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (MWFAAN) …
Read More »Enugu State to Host 2026 National Sports Festival
THE National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced Enugu State as the host of the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) in 2026. NSC Director-General, Bukola Olopade disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the decision was reached after a top management meeting of the …
Read More »Glory Okolie Receives N30 million in Compensation From an ECOWAS Court For Rights Violations By Nigerian Police
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice sitting in Abuja today being 21st November 2024 has awarded the sum of Thirty million naira in the suit regarding the enslavement of 22-year-old then in 2021 in the person of Glory Okolie by men of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of Nigeria …
Read More »Governors’ Forum Pledges Support for Constitutional Amendment
THE Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged its support for the ongoing amendment of the country’s constitution. The forum, under the leadership of Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, made the commitment in a communiqué issued at the end of its 7th physical meeting on Wednesday night in Abuja. Gov. Uba …
Read More »U.S Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution at Security Council
THE United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that demanded an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. In spite of having secured 14 votes in favour, the draft resolution put forward by the 10 elected members of the Security Council (E10), failed to pass …
Read More »Arewa Consultative Forum Abandons Tinubu Ahead Of 2027 Election
THE apex northern socio-cultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), said it would support a Northern candidate and others who might be seeking political offices in the 2027 general election, to save the North and the country in general. This was made known by the National Chairman of ACF, Mamman Mike …
Read More »BREAKING: U.S. Returnee Dies in Ogun hotel
A man who recently returned from the United States, Sunday Abidoye, has been confirmed dead in one of the rooms at Creestar Hotel in the Sagamu area of Ogun State. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident via a statement on Wednesday, November 20, …
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