A tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County, Central Kenya, has claimed the lives of at least 17 children, aged between five and twelve. The blaze, which erupted around midnight, engulfed a dormitory where the students were sleeping. National police spokesperson Resila Onyango confirmed the fatalities and noted that 16 other children sustained […]
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ICPC Denies Arrest of Chris Ngige Amid Fraud Allegations
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media about the arrest of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. According to ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare, Ngige was invited for questioning concerning certain activities from his tenure as minister, not arrested. Bakare clarified that after the […]
U.S. Mayor, Ex-British Diplomat Back Nigeria on Treason Charges Against Briton, 12 Nigerians
Former British diplomat David Roberts and U.S. Mayor Mike Arnold have expressed their support for the Nigerian government’s decision to prosecute British national Andrew Wynne and 12 Nigerians on charges of treason. The group is accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government, according to the Nigeria Police. The accused individuals, including Wynne, are […]
Wike’s Ally Fires Back at Edwin Clark, Dismisses Arrest Calls
Chidi Lloyd, a close ally of Nyesom Wike and former chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, has strongly criticized Ijaw leader Edwin Clark for his recent demand to arrest Wike. Clark had urged the Inspector-General of Police to act after Wike’s comments warning PDP governors against interfering in Rivers State affairs. In a scathing response, […]
Labour Party Crisis Fueled by Obi, Otti, and Datti – Abure-Led Faction Claims
The Labour Party, under the leadership of Julius Abure, has accused Peter Obi, Governor Alex Otti, and Datti Baba-Ahmed of contributing to the ongoing crisis within the party. According to the Deputy National Chairman, Ayo Olorunfemi, these figures, along with Nenadi Usman, have disrupted the party’s unity. In an interview, Olorunfemi criticized the stakeholders’ meeting […]
Former Minister Emmanuel Iheanacho Rejects Otedola’s Call to Scrap Fuel Depots
Iheanacho Responds to Otedola’s Remarks on Depot Owners Former Minister of Interior, Emmanuel Iheanacho, has responded to billionaire businessman Femi Otedola’s suggestion that fuel depot owners should dismantle their facilities and sell them as scrap. Otedola made the comment during the launch of operations at the Dangote Refinery. In a statement, Iheanacho, who is also […]
Zamfara Government Denies Allegations of Paying Bandits for Dialogue
Zamfara State Refutes Claims of Payments to Bandits The Zamfara State Government has strongly denied allegations that it paid large sums of money to bandits as part of a dialogue process. At a press briefing in Gusau, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Nakwada, dismissed circulating documents that claim the government released funds to […]
House of Representatives Urges Government to Reverse Fuel Price Hike
Lawmakers Appeal for Fuel Price Reduction The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) has urged the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) to reconsider the recent fuel price hike. In a statement from Abuja, committee Chairman Alhassan Ado-Doguwa described the price increase as unacceptable and harmful to Nigerians. Doguwa […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Update: Black Market Rates for September 6, 2024
Current Dollar to Naira Exchange Rates What is the current exchange rate for the U.S. Dollar to the Nigerian Naira in the black market, also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? Below are the rates for September 5, 2024. You can trade your dollar for naira at the following rates. Black Market Exchange Rate […]
China develops debut economy to expand high-quality supply
By Wang Ke, People’s Daily A toy brand recently opened its first store in central China at the Grandjoy mall in Changsha, capital city of Hunan province. Over 3,000 debut products were launched, featuring more than 100 popular IPs, and many were highly sought after by young consumers and sold out on the first day. […]