Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu over the recent acquisition of a new presidential jet. On Monday, the Tinubu administration unveiled a new Airbus A330, replacing a 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) originally purchased during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, […]
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Naira Falls to N1,600/$ in Parallel Market, While Appreciating in Official Market
The Naira experienced a depreciation in the parallel market yesterday, dropping to N1,600 per dollar from N1,590 per dollar over the weekend. However, in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira appreciated slightly, reaching N1,579.22 per dollar from N1,579.89 per dollar last Friday, showing a 67 kobo gain. According to data from FMDQ, […]
Ewu Kingdom President General and Okuama Leaders Arrested by Men in Military Uniform
UGHELLI—Professor Arthur Ekpekpo, the wanted President General of Ewu Kingdom, was arrested by men in military uniform at an undisclosed location in Sapele on Sunday night. His current whereabouts remain unknown. Additionally, two other leaders from Okuama, Chief Belvis Adogbo and Dennis Akugbaye, were reportedly apprehended by armed men in plain clothes on Monday morning […]
House of Reps Minority Caucus Decries Rising Insecurity, Urges Immediate Action on Kidnappings
The minority caucus in the House of Representatives has voiced deep concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, highlighting the alarming rise in kidnappings and killings that have instilled widespread fear among citizens. In a statement released on Monday, Kingsley Chinda, the caucus leader, strongly condemned the recent abductions of travelers, including the kidnapping […]
NNPCL Announces N3.3 Trillion Profit for 2023, Distributes N2.1 Trillion in Dividends to Shareholders
On August 20, 2024, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) declared a net profit of N3.297 trillion for 2023, a significant increase from the previous year’s profit. The company also announced that N2.1 trillion would be distributed as dividends to its shareholders, marking a 28% increase compared to the 2022 dividends. NNPCL’s Chief Financial […]
Oyo APC Chairman, Isaac Omodewu, Passes Away in the United States
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Isaac Omodewu, has passed away in the United States of America. Omodewu, who traveled to the U.S. in November 2023 for medical treatment, succumbed to an undisclosed illness after nearly a year of receiving care. He was also a U.S. citizen. The news was […]
Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch Missing After Yacht Sinks in Sicilian Storm
British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is among six people unaccounted for following the sinking of his 56-meter luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. The vessel, anchored near Palermo, was struck by a sudden storm early Monday morning. Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, and 14 others were rescued, but Lynch and his daughter, Hannah, remain missing. […]
Bandits Attack Katsina Communities, Kill Governor’s Aide and His Wife
In a devastating raid on Katsina State, Salisu Ango, the liaison officer for Governor Umar Dikko Radda, and his first wife were killed by bandits. The attack occurred around 10:00 p.m. in the Gyaza community, with Ango’s second wife still missing. The assailants also targeted the Shirgi Community in Batsari Local Government Area, abducting 28 […]
Tinubu Unveils New Presidential Jet, Cost Remains Undisclosed
On Monday, the administration of President Bola Tinubu unveiled Nigeria’s new presidential jet, an Airbus A330. The aircraft, which replaces the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) bought during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure, was revealed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. While Onanuga showcased the jet’s pictures, he did not disclose […]
Tinubu Removes Jalal Arabi, Appoints Professor Abdullahi Usman as New NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Jalal Arabi from his position as Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as his replacement. The decision comes as Arabi faces corruption charges from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and […]