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Naira Falls to N1,656 per Dollar in NAFEM

The Nigerian currency, the Naira, has continued to depreciate, hitting N1,656.49 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). This is a significant drop compared to the previous week’s exchange rate, signaling ongoing pressure on the Naira.According to data from FMDQ, the exchange rate for the Naira in NAFEM rose to N1,656.49 per […]

Tragic Boat Capsize in Zamfara: Four Children Dead, 12 Hospitalized

In a heartbreaking accident, four children tragically lost their lives, and twelve others are hospitalized following a boat capsizing in Mashayar Garba Rogo, Bukkuyum town, Zamfara State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, around 10:30 am, sending shockwaves through the community. This disaster follows another boat mishap in the nearby Gummi Local Government […]

Instagram Introduces “Teen Accounts” with Enhanced Safety Features

Instagram has unveiled a new feature called “teen accounts,” aimed at keeping users under 18 safe on the platform. This new feature is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to protect young people using social media. All accounts belonging to users under the age of 18 will automatically convert to teen accounts, which will be set […]

Major Oil Marketers to Import 141 Million Litres of Petrol Despite Local Production

In a notable development in Nigeria’s oil sector, three major oil marketers are set to import a total of 141 million litres of petrol this week. This importation comes despite the ongoing local production of petrol at the Dangote refinery. The primary reason for this large-scale importation is the recent deregulation of the downstream oil […]

Cardi B and Offset Sued for Mansion Rental in ‘Like What’ Music Video

Cardi B and Offset are facing legal trouble over the use of a Beverly Hills mansion in their music video for Cardi B’s song “Like What.” The property owner has filed a lawsuit, alleging that the couple did not pay for the mansion rental as agreed. According to the lawsuit, Cardi B and Offset initially […]

Police Arrest Five Kidnappers in Delta After N7.9m Ransom Abduction

In a significant breakthrough, Delta State Police have apprehended five individuals suspected of kidnapping a 70-year-old woman and demanding a ransom of N7.9 million. The arrest took place on September 17, 2024, following a well-coordinated operation by the Ughelli Area Command’s special squad. According to a statement from the Delta State Police Command, the suspects […]