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Naira Strengthens Against Dollar in Black Market During Sallah Holiday

During the Sallah holiday, the Naira experienced a modest rise to N1480 per dollar on the parallel market, commonly known as the black market. Dayyabu Ashiru, a currency trader at Wuse Zone 4 in Abuja, informed the Daily Post on Tuesday. He mentioned that the demand for foreign currency remained stable because of the Eid-el-Kabir […]

Rivers State Crisis: Tinubu Prefers Fubara Over Wike – Says Aisha Yesufu

Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, forecasts outcomes for Rivers State amid renewed tensions between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Activist Aisha Yesufu predicts the unfolding situation in Rivers State due to escalating tensions between current Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike. The conflict between Fubara and Wike, who is now the […]

NFF to Sanction Victor Osimhen for Misconduct

Victor Osimhen is expected to face disciplinary action from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) soon. The forward is set to be charged for improper behavior after verbally attacking former national team coach Finidi George, as reported by Vanguard. Finidi, who resigned last Friday following the NFF’s decision to hire a foreign coach, was criticized by […]

President Tinubu on Poverty and Challenges in Nigeria

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale, the President said this in Lagos on Monday, June 17, when he received a delegation from the National Assembly who came to felicitate with him on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. As per a statement from his Special Adviser on Media and […]

Chaos in Rivers State as Youths Oust Former Local Government Chairmen

Chaos has erupted in Rivers State as local government chairmen were instructed by Governor Sim Fubara to vacate their offices after their terms ended on June 17. Governor Fubara, in a broadcast on Tuesday morning, directed Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to assume immediate control of the LGA Councils, expressing gratitude to outgoing chairmen […]

Portable: ‘Davido used me to trend’

In a recent twist in the Nigerian music scene, controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has made headlines by accusing his colleague, Davido, of using their recent dinner in the United States to chase clout. The accusation has stirred up quite a conversation among fans and followers of both artists. Portable shared his […]

Nigerian Man Publicly Ends His Marriage, Citing Toxicity and Danger

December Nwadoro, a Nigerian man, has publicly announced the end of his marriage to Anawanti Divine. In a Facebook post on Monday, June 17, 2024, Mr. Nwadoro shared a photo from their traditional wedding and stated that the marriage had become harmful and dangerous. She posts

Former Accountant-General of Nigeria, Otunla, Passes Away

Jonah Ogunnyi Otunla, who previously served as Nigeria’s Accountant-General, has died. He passed away in the United Kingdom on Monday, June 17. A source revealed that Otunla had recently traveled to the UK for medical treatment for an undisclosed illness. Source revealed , “I confirm he died between Sunday night, June 17, and Monday morning, […]