Naira Gains 5.72% on Increased Dollar Supply

Foreign exchange (FX) witnessed an improved dollar supply, which resulted in naira gaining 5.72 percent of value in the official market. After trading on Wednesday one dollar was quoted at…

FG’s N9trn Budget Deficit Raises Concerns Despite Fuel Subsidy Cuts

Nigeria is facing one of its highest budget deficits on record even after the removal of fuel subsidies that were once a major drain on the country’s finances. The drain…

UN Reiterates Two-state Solution on International’ Day of Solidarity With Palestinians

The United Nations has urged the international community to progress towards a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasizing that Jerusalem be the capital for both states. In a speech…

Kanu’s Release Will End Southeast Insecurity Not Simon Ekpa’s Rendition – CSO Tells CDS

The Congress of Civil Society, Abia State chapter, on Tuesday, in Onitsha, Anambra State, advised the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, to stop begging Finland Government…

Tension as Security Operatives Take Over INEC Office in Lokoja

Following the alleged plot by suspected arsonists to burn down the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, security operatives have taken over the…

Gunshots In Abuja As Seyi Tinubu Allegedly Plots To Impose 48-Year-Old As NANS President

Heavy gunfire marred the old parade ground in Abuja, venue of the National Association of Nigerian Students NANS national convention. NANS, representing tertiary institution students in Nigeria, convened to elect…

Obanikoro Testifies Against Fayose, Says Ex-ekiti Gov Got N1.2bn for Election

Former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on Wednesday, narrated to a Federal High Court in Abuja how N1.219bn cash was airlifted to support the election of a…

PDP Faults Proposed N27trn 2024 Budget, Says It is Designed to Strangulate Poor Nigerians

The Opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has faulted the ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’ presented by President Bola Tinubu before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, saying the N27.5trn budget estimates…