The Rivers State faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike has rejected the results of the recent local government elections, in which the Action Peoples Party (APP) won 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions. Describing the poll as illegal and a “charade,” the PDP faction, led by Publicity Secretary Kenneth Yowika, […]
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Police Unseal All 23 LGA Secretariats in Rivers State After Successful Elections
The Rivers State Police Command has officially reopened all 23 Local Government Area secretariats following the recent local government elections and the swearing-in of new chairmen. Acting on the directives of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Bala, withdrew the police personnel deployed to secure the secretariats. The […]
Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange Rate Today, 7th October 2024
The black market exchange rate for the dollar to naira stands at N1675 for buying and N1680 for selling as of today, 7th October 2024. This is based on data from Lagos Bureau De Change sources. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) official rate remains lower, with a buying rate of N1656 and a […]
Ancelotti Confirms Injuries to Vinicius and Carvajal in Real Madrid’s Victory Over Villarreal
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the injuries of two key players, Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal, during their 2-0 La Liga win over Villarreal. Vinicius, who scored in the match, was forced off with a shoulder injury, while Carvajal suffered a serious knee injury and had to be stretchered off. Ancelotti expressed concern, […]
Nottingham Forest Hold Chelsea to 1-1 Draw with 10 Men, Manchester United Held by Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest managed a 1-1 draw against Chelsea despite being reduced to 10 men, while Manchester United endured a goalless draw against Aston Villa in Premier League action today. Forest’s Chris Wood opened the scoring before Chelsea’s Noni Madueke equalized, with Forest’s James Ward-Prowse sent off late in the game. At Old Trafford, United showed […]
Obasanjo, South-East Governors, and Top Nigerian Figures Set to Attend Iwuanyanwu’s November Burial
Prominent Nigerians, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and South-East governors, have confirmed their participation in the burial of the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. The ceremony is slated for November 1 at his hometown, Attah, Imo State. Senator Ben Obi, Head of the Burial Planning Committee, revealed that national leaders like Yoruba […]
Tension in Rivers as Explosion Hits APC Secretariat Ahead of Local Government Elections
An explosion occurred at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Rivers State early Saturday morning, just hours before the local government elections. The blast, suspected to be an act of arson, has heightened tensions in the area. The APC is the main opposition party in the state, and the incident has raised concerns about […]
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate and Petrol Imports Decline: Key Updates for October 5, 2024
Today’s Dollar to Naira exchange rate at the black market, also known as the parallel market, is detailed below for 4th October 2024. As of Friday, 4th October, the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) exchange rates are: These rates, sourced from Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, do not align with the Central Bank of Nigeria […]
Rivers Governor Fubara Accuses Police of Attempted Electoral Material Theft
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed shock and disappointment over an alleged attempt by the Nigerian police to interfere in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. During a press conference held at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara detailed how officers stormed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission […]
Governor Fubara Vows to Ensure Local Government Elections Go Ahead Despite Police Interference
Rivers State Governor Condemns Police Attempts to Disrupt Electoral Process Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed strong discontent over multiple attempts to obstruct the upcoming Local Government elections scheduled for October 5, asserting emphatically that the elections will proceed as planned. His comments followed an incident early Friday morning when individuals dressed in police […]