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The Naira appreciated slightly in the parallel market on Thursday, trading at ₦1,740/$, down from ₦1,745/$ on Wednesday. Similarly, in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira strengthened to ₦1,644.86/$, improving by ₦15.97 from Wednesday’s ₦1,660.83/$. Key Market Highlights: Parallel Market Movement: Naira exchange rate: ₦1,740/$ (₦5 gain). NAFEM Performance: Exchange rate: ₦1,644.86/$ […] More

Governor Otti Expresses Condolences Over Catholic Feast Stampede Aba, Abia State: Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident that occurred during a Catholic feast procession at Christ the King Cathedral in Aba, which resulted in the loss of five lives and several injuries. The incident is believed to […] More

Fuel Supply Monopoly Debate Heats Up in Nigeria The ongoing contention between Dangote Group and Pinnacle Oil & Gas has reignited discussions about monopoly and competition in Nigeria’s petroleum industry. A press release from the Dangote Group defending its market position has drawn sharp criticism and skepticism, particularly regarding its reliance on assurances from the […] More

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged Nigerians to pray for divine intervention as powerful figures in the oil industry allegedly work to undermine private refineries in Nigeria. He voiced his concerns during RCCG’s annual Abuja Special Holy Ghost Service, themed ‘Total Restoration.’ Adeboye highlighted the […] More

Before the court hearing for a defamation lawsuit against him, social media critic VeryDarkMan, also known as VDM, has denied defaming human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, singer Falz. In September, VDM shared a leaked audio clip in which crossdresser Bobrisky implicated both Falz and his father, Femi Falana. In the audio, Bobrisky […] More

On Wednesday, November 13, U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House for a nearly two-hour meeting as part of the transition process following Trump’s election win. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described the meeting as “substantive,” noting that Biden and Trump discussed key national security and domestic policy […] More

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan was taken into custody on Wednesday following allegations that he misused the organization’s funds for personal purposes, as reported by local media. Jordaan, known for his instrumental role in securing the 2010 World Cup for South Africa, attempted to halt his impending arrest with an urgent court […] More

President-elect Donald Trump hinted on Wednesday at the possibility of considering a constitutionally unprecedented third term in office. Speaking to House Republicans before his second term officially begins, he suggested he might remain in politics beyond the usual two terms. “I imagine I won’t be running again unless people say, ‘He’s doing a great job, […] More

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, millions of football fans worldwide are preparing to support their national teams. However, some nations will be absent—not due to a lack of passion or supporters, but because FIFA does not officially recognize them. This is often due to factors such as population size, financial constraints, or limited […] More

Bitcoin soared to a record high above $90,000 on Wednesday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency gained momentum from president-elect Donald Trump’s commitment to reducing regulations around digital assets. After reaching a peak above $91,000, Bitcoin settled to $90,670. The highly volatile asset has surged since Trump’s recent U.S. election victory, frequently breaking previous record highs. […] More

Former Roc-A-Fella Records co-owner and American music executive Dame Dash recently commended Donald Trump and his team for skillfully leveraging the controversy surrounding music executive Sean “Diddy” Combs to impact Kamala Harris’ campaign. In a discussion on his America Nu Network, Dash shared his thoughts on the election results, suggesting that Harris’ reliance on celebrity […] More

The Libyan Department for Combating Illegal Migration has deported seven Nigerian, three Bangladeshi, and three Ghanaian nationals for alleged legal violations. The individuals had been held at the Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre and were deported via Benina International Airport in Benghazi. In a statement posted on their X account on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Migrant […] More