Onanuga said this in reaction to a report that some Chinese traders have begun accepting naira in place of the United States dollar for transactions with Nigerian customers. According to the report, forex traders attributed the recent exchange rate stability to the success of Nigeria’s currency swap agreement with Chinese traders now collecting naira for […]
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen. When asked whether the government intended to request Ekpa’s repatriation at the end of his jail term, Idris replied, “The Nigerian government will assess the situation and take decisions in the best interest of the country.” Similarly, the Attorney General […]
UNICEF’s Kano Officer, Rahama Rihood Muhammed Farah, made the call while speaking during a two-day training for selected media houses on ethical journalism as it affects children in Nigeria. Farah stressed the need for journalists to exercise caution when reporting issues concerning children, particularly those who have suffered attacks or domestic violence. According to him, […]
The move comes as a huge news to Nigerian athletics, with the 21-year-old widely regarded as one of the finest sprint talents of her generation. She affirmed that while she was proud of her career in Nigerian colours, repeated disappointments had left her with little choice. “Wrapping up my 2025 season has been a whirlwind […]
The news of the accident quickly spread on social media, with pictures and videos showing that the vehicle crashed into a ditch. The tragedy which claimed his life occurred in the early hours of Monday. Sanku who was in the car with his friend was rushed to the hospital after. He however, was pronounced dead […]
The state government, through the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Suleiman Shuaibu, condemned El-Rufai’s comments in a statement, noting that are the comments not mere words, but are ‘calculated, malicious lies designed to undermine security efforts, incite public anger, and legitimise criminality.’ The statement also said that the recent actions of the former […]
The announcement came after HoH challenger game on Monday, where housemates were required to pick numbers from a lucky dip box to determine who would compete. Those who drew numbers 1 to 5, Koyin, Imisi, Dede, Ivatar, Doris, and Faith, qualified for the challenge.Faith eventually won his rivals, sealing his place as the permanent HoH […]
The spokesperson for the Afghan interim government, Zabihullah Mujahid said that much of the devastation occurred in the Nurgal, Suki, Watapur, and Chapa Dara districts of Kunar province, with 800 confirmed deaths and 2,500 injuries. In neighboring Nangarhar province, 12 people were killed and 255 were injured, while Laghman province recorded 58 injuries and Nuristan […]
Davies, 24, injured his knee while playing for Canada against the United States in their Nations League third-place playoff in March. “Alphonso Davies was able to train again with the ball on Monday,” Bayern said in a statement. Having returned to individual training a month ago, Davies is expected to be available for the Bundesliga […]
The Executive Secretary of the commission, Tony Ojukwu, flagged the issues in a statement on the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, describing the rising cases as a grave assault on human dignity. He noted that the alarming trend has left countless families in anguish and uncertainty, with victims’ loved ones facing psychological trauma and […]