Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a constitutional amendment to establish a single six-year term for the President and state governors. In a letter to the National Assembly, Atiku urged the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review to consider rotating the presidency between the North and South across the six geopolitical zones. He suggested […]
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Breaking: Tinubu Confers National Honors on Akpabio, Others
President Bola Tinubu has awarded national honors as part of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations. In his October 1st address, Tinubu announced that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun have been conferred with the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) title. Other prominent leaders, including the Deputy Senate […]
Naira Continues to Fall, Hits ₦1,705 Per Dollar in Parallel Market
Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, has depreciated further, exchanging at ₦1,705 per US Dollar in the parallel market, down from ₦1,655 per dollar just a week ago. This reflects ongoing demand pressures and supply shortages in the market, leading to a significant decline. The Naira’s recent depreciation follows a period of relative stability, where exchange rates […]
Kwankwaso Declares NNPP as Fastest Growing Party, Says APC Has Grounded Nigeria, PDP Is Dead
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has declared his party as the fastest-growing political force in Nigeria. Speaking during the NNPP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Kwankwaso expressed confidence in the party’s trajectory, thanking supporters for their dedication amid numerous challenges. Kwankwaso also critiqued the Peoples […]
Rivers State Governor Fubara Defies Court Order, Confirms Local Government Elections on October 5
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed that the local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024, will proceed as planned, despite a court ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, had barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voter register to the […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate: Black Market Rates for October 1st, 2024
As of October 1, 2024, the dollar to naira exchange rate in the black market, also known as the parallel market, shows that Bureau De Change operators in Lagos are buying a dollar for ₦1,695 and selling it for ₦1,700. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintains a different rate, with the official rate at […]
Tinubu Highlights Progress and Reforms in Independence Day Address
On October 1, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a national broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. In his speech, the president acknowledged the economic and security challenges facing the nation but reassured Nigerians that reforms are starting to yield positive results. Tinubu announced that Nigeria attracted over $30 billion in foreign direct investments […]
UK Becomes First G7 Nation to End Coal Power, Marks Shift to Clean Energy
The United Kingdom has officially closed the chapter on coal-fired power, ending its 142-year history of coal use for electricity generation. As of September 30, 2024, the country decommissioned its last coal power plant, making the UK the first G7 nation to eliminate coal from its energy mix. This milestone marks a significant step in […]
Antoine Griezmann Announces Retirement from International Football: A Look at His French Legac
Antoine Griezmann, the French forward and former World Cup champion, has officially announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33 on September 30, 2024. Griezmann was a key figure in France’s 2018 World Cup victory and was the top scorer during Euro 2016, where Les Bleus finished as runners-up. The Atletico Madrid […]
NAF Airstrike Allegedly Kills 23 Worshippers in Kaduna, Sparks Controversy
The Jika da Kolo community in Yadin Kidandan, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, is mourning the loss of over 25 people, reportedly killed in a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike aimed at combating terrorists. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has ignited tension between local villagers and the military. Local sources claim […]