Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been released by French authorities after being detained over allegations that the messaging platform he founded was being used for illegal activities. Durov is now awaiting a court appearance, where a judge will decide whether he will be formally investigated as part of an ongoing probe into organized crime associated […]
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Darwin Nunez Hit with Five-Game Ban After Copa America Incident”
Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has been handed a five-game ban following his involvement in an altercation with spectators after Uruguay’s defeat by Colombia in the Copa America semi-final. In addition to the ban, which will prevent him from participating in five international matches starting in September, Nunez has also been fined £15,145. The incident has […]
Police Used to Undermine Labour Party, Claims LP Chieftain Ajaero
Former Labour Party Ebonyi South Senatorial Candidate, Linus Okorie, has accused the Nigerian Police of being used to disrupt the Labour Party (LP) and intimidate its leaders. Okorie, a former member of the House of Representatives for Ohaozara, Onicha, and Ivo Constituency in Ebonyi State, stated that the recent police invitation of Nigeria Labour Congress […]
Chelsea and PSG Continue Pursuit of Victor Osimhen as Transfer Deadline Looms
As the summer transfer window nears its close, the future of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen remains one of the most captivating stories yet to be resolved. Renowned transfer experts David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano have reported that Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are still actively pursuing the Napoli forward. Despite expectations that Osimhen might have […]
Governor Soludo Denies Plans to Borrow ₦245 Billion for 2024 Budget
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has refuted claims that his administration intends to borrow ₦245 billion to finance the 2024 budget. Speaking at the Governor’s Lodge during the celebration of the state’s 33rd anniversary, Soludo dismissed these reports as false, emphasizing that his government does not plan to borrow funds for the upcoming budget. The […]
NSCDC Recovers and Returns Looted Kano Court Property
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully recovered and returned multi-million Naira equipment looted during the recent nationwide hunger protests. The recovered items, belonging to the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) and the Kano State High Court, were handed over to their respective owners at the NSCDC state […]
COAS Lagbaja Rejects Calls for Military Intervention, Emphasizes Commitment to Democracy
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, firmly reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to upholding democratic governance, dismissing any calls for military intervention. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the COAS Combined 2nd and 3rd Quarters Conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday, Lagbaja addressed the recent clamoring for a military takeover, […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today: Black Market Rates Hit ₦1,615
Curious about today’s Dollar to Naira exchange rate in Nigeria’s black market? On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the exchange rate for a dollar at the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) saw players buying at ₦1,605 and selling at ₦1,615, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC). While these rates provide a snapshot of current […]
Lagos Red Line Rail Begins Partial Operations Today
The Lagos Mass Transit Red Line Rail is set to commence partial operations today, marking a significant milestone in the state’s transportation infrastructure. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) spokesperson, Kolawole Ojelabi, announced that starting today, the Red Line will operate four daily trips between Oyingbo and Agbado. Passengers will be able to use […]
NAFDAC Clarifies: We Did Not Instruct Nigerians to Avoid Locally Baked Bread
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked reports suggesting that it advised Nigerians to stop eating bread baked in the country. The clarification came after a viral video misinterpreted comments made by NAFDAC’s southwest coordinator, Roseline Ajayi, regarding some bread producers using saccharine instead of sugar due to cost […]