Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavon, has refuted claims that he resigned following Nigeria’s match against Rwanda on Tuesday. Speaking upon his arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Wednesday, Eguavon clarified that his comments were misinterpreted. Eguavon emphasized that his interim contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was to lead the team […]
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Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange Rate Hits N1660 as CBN Warns Against Parallel Trading
The dollar to naira exchange rate in the black market on 10th September 2024 saw a dollar bought at N1650 and sold at N1660, according to sources from the Bureau De Change (BDC). The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to emphasize that it does not recognize the parallel market and encourages individuals to approach […]
EFCC to Begin Prosecution of Banks and Top Officials for Major Financial Frauds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to prosecute banks and their top officials involved in significant financial frauds. EFCC Chairman, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, revealed this during the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Abuja. Olukoyede stated that the EFCC has […]
Enugu and Bayelsa Top List as NCDC Reports 55 Mpox Cases in 21 States
Nigeria has recorded 55 confirmed cases of Monkeypox (Mpox) across 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to the latest report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The report, covering the situation up to September 1, 2024, reveals that Mpox has been detected in 39 local government areas, with no […]
Poor Sleep Linked to Obesity in Children, Warn Paediatricians
Paediatricians are raising alarms about the serious effects of poor sleep on children’s health, revealing that sleep deprivation can lead to childhood obesity and impair cognitive development. Experts explain that modern lifestyle factors, such as increased screen time and irregular sleep patterns, are major contributors to sleep deprivation among children. This lack of adequate sleep […]
Three Police Officers Detained in Connection with Killing of Kwara Poly Student; IGP Orders Investigation
Three officers from the Nigeria Police Force have been detained in relation to the fatal shooting of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. Ishola was reportedly shot on September 4, 2024. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has taken direct action by instructing the Homicide section of the Force Criminal […]
NAFDAC Orders Immediate Recall of Dove Beauty Bar Soap Due to Health Risks
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a recall for Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap following the discovery of a chemical impurity in the product. According to a statement released on NAFDAC’s X account, the recall involves the soap batch number 81832M 08, which was manufactured in Germany. The […]
Suspects’ Arraignment Delayed Due to Lawyers’ Absence in N4bn Arms Case
Ten individuals implicated in the illegal importation of firearms and ammunition valued at N4 billion have been remanded in the custody of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force. The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, was set to arraign the suspects on Monday. However, the proceedings […]
Huawei Debuts World’s First Triple-Folding Phone
Chinese tech titan Huawei has introduced the Mate XT, claiming it as the world’s first triple-folding smartphone. The announcement came on Tuesday, shortly after Apple revealed its latest AI-driven iPhone. Huawei executive Richard Yu presented the Mate XT at a keynote event in Shenzhen. The phone, designed with a sleek red and gold finish, has […]
Enugu Government Warns Against Sale of Diseased Meat
The Enugu State Government has issued a stern warning to butchers and poultry farmers to halt the sale of animals and chickens that have died from unknown causes. In a joint statement released on Tuesday by the Commissioners for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, and Agriculture, Mr. Patrick Ubru, the government threatened sanctions for anyone involved […]