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Panic as Naira accelerates to N1,745/$1 on parallel market

The exchange rate between the naira and the dollar has fallen back to approximately N1,745/$1 on the parallel market, marking a sharp reversal from the sub-N1,600 levels recorded late last week. As... Read more »
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Nollywood actress Rita Edochie Condemns Fake Death Rumors About Osita Iheme and Other Celebrities

Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has spoken out against the growing trend of fake death rumors about Nigerian celebrities, following recent claims that her colleague Osita Iheme, popularly known as Pawpaw, had passed... Read more »
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Manchester United in Talks to Sign Paraguayan Starlet Diego León

Manchester United are in advanced discussions with Cerro Porteño to sign 17-year-old left-back Diego León. The deal, valued at $4 million, is aimed at securing the highly-rated Paraguayan as a future talent... Read more »
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Man Who Attacked Nevada Judge in Courtroom Sentenced to Up to 65 Years

A man who was captured on video attacking a judge in a Las Vegas courtroom has been sentenced to decades in prison. Deobra Redden was ordered on Tuesday, December 10, to serve... Read more »

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Enugu’s smart school, a brave and strategic move – UBEC hails Gov Mbah

The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has commended the Enugu State Government led by Governor Peter Mbah for initiating the over 260 Smart Green Schools to cater for basic education in the... Read more »
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Nollywood Stars Destiny Etiko and Lizzy Gold Unfollow Each Other On Instagram Amid Fallout Rumors

Nollywood actresses Destiny Etiko and Lizzy Gold have sparked rumors of a fallout after fans noticed they unfollowed each other on Instagram. The duo, often referred to as Nollywood besties due to... Read more »
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Rights Group Condemns Arrest of Chairman, 18 Protesters by Oyo Police

A human rights organization,the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice(CHRSJ) has strongly condemned the illegal arrest of its Executive Chairman,Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman and eighteen(18) Ibadan indegenes over their involvement in... Read more »
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N2 Trillion Debt: Gas Supply to Power Generation Companies Suspended, Blackout Imminent

An electricity blackout is imminent following the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s directive to gas producers to cease supplying gas to indebted generation companies (GenCos). The Authority stated that the... Read more »
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A Leader with a Heart: Governor Soludo’s Empathetic Governance

In a heartwarming display of empathy and kindness, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has ordered the payment of the hospital bills of Mr. Okechukwu Akaneme, the former Chairman of the Onitsha Chamber of... Read more »
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives in Nigeria (Video)

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has arrived in Nigeria for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. His visit is expected to focus on discussions around trade, investment,... Read more »
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This is Nigeria, Not Canada – Police Spokesperson Defends Stop-and-Search Practices

That’s Canada. We don’t operate the same law”- Police Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, counters man who cricized police officers for stopping and searching a man who recently returned to Nigeria from... Read more »
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Healthy Competition Is Why I Chose the Blues – William Estevão

Chelsea’s latest recruit, William Estevão, has expressed confidence in his ability to thrive at Stamford Bridge despite the club’s reputation for signing numerous players. Speaking to ESPN, the talented youngster revealed his... Read more »
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Nigerians Are One, President Tinubu Says

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, sued for peace and unity in the country, saying even though people may have different political inclinations, Nigerians are one. He spoke when he commissioned the Bola... Read more »
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OPay Bags Prestigious Award for Financial Innovation from Central Bank of Nigeria

OPay, your favorite financial app, has been awarded the prestigious IFIC Award for Financial Inclusion Innovation by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)! This recognition highlights OPay’s commitment to providing secure, accessible,... Read more »
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US Embassy Introduces New Immigrant Visa Process for Nigerians

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes to its immigrant visa process, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. In a statement shared on its official X page on... Read more »
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Three arrested with over N129 billion counterfeit currencies in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three persons for allegedly being in possession of counterfeit currencies amounting to N129,542,826,000. Addressing newsmen at a press briefing on Tuesday, December 10, the command’s... Read more »
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CBN fines Moniepoint and OPay ₦1 Billion each as Nigeria tightens fintech regulation

In a continuation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) increased scrutiny of fintech startups, two of the country’s most prominent unicorns, Moniepoint and OPay, were fined ₦1 billion each in the... Read more »
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BREAKING: Taraba Governor’s sister dies from an accidental shooting by a police escort

Atsi Kefas, the younger sister of the Taraba State governor, has passed away from gunsh%t wounds sustained during an att+ck in Kente village, Wukari Local Government Area. Reports indicate that the incident... Read more »
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President Erdoğan Hails Syrian Uprising, Vows to Protect Syria’s Unity Against Terrorism

President Erdoğan on Tuesday hailed the ‘noble uprising’ of the Syrian people who toppled the Assad regime and said Ankara would not let the neighboring country be divided and seized by Daesh... Read more »
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President Tinubu Appoints Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as Acting Accountant General of the Federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF,... Read more »