Candidates for the upcoming senatorial elections have successfully passed the screening process conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Following this development, the party has announced plans to officially launch its senatorial campaigns and rallies starting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24.
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Dangote Reflects on Missed Chance to Buy Arsenal Due to Refinery Commitment
Aliko Dangote, the President and CEO of Dangote Group, has expressed his regret over not purchasing Arsenal Football Club when it was valued at around $2 billion. In an interview with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua, Dangote explained that his financial focus on completing the Dangote refinery project prevented him from acquiring the North London football team. […]
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate for 24th September 2024 and Insights on Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Boost
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today As of 24th September 2024, here are the black market (parallel market) rates for Dollar to Naira transactions. At Lagos’ Parallel Market, a dollar is bought at N1660 and sold at N1665, according to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources. Note: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially […]
Ganduje Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging His APC Chairmanship as Baseless After Court Ruling
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has responded to a lawsuit aimed at removing him from office, calling it baseless. On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, dismissed the case filed by the North Central APC Forum led by Saleh Zazzaga. The lawsuit […]
Turkey Warns of Regional Chaos Amid Israel’s Attacks on Lebanon
Turkey has expressed grave concerns over Israel’s recent airstrikes in Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of 356 people, including 24 children. The attacks mark a significant escalation in violence following the outbreak of war in Gaza on October 7. The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes, stating that they threaten to drag the entire […]
Tinubu Launches Disaster Relief Fund in Response to Maiduguri Floods
Following severe flooding in Maiduguri, President Bola Tinubu has initiated a Disaster Relief Fund to address climate change-related disasters across Nigeria. The announcement came after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, where Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, highlighted the importance of mobilizing resources to handle emergencies. The recent flooding in Maiduguri claimed lives and destroyed […]
Yahaya Bello’s Wednesday Court Appearance Seen as Last Opportunity Amid ₦80.2 Billion Allegations
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is set to appear in Federal High Court on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, to respond to charges of money laundering involving ₦80.2 billion. This court appearance, after numerous missed sessions, is viewed as his “last opportunity” to enter a plea on the 19-count charges levied by the Economic and […]
PDP Challenges Edo Governorship Election Results in Court
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially rejected the results of the recent Edo State Governorship election, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Monday, the party’s Acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum, expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, claiming that the people of Edo State […]
Patrick Doyle Criticizes ‘I Am A Chosen’ Phrase, Calls It Nonsensical
Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has expressed his disapproval of the popular phrase “I am a Chosen,” commonly used by members of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries. In a recent Facebook post, Doyle condemned the phrase, labeling it as “nonsensical” and unrelated to Christian doctrine. According to Doyle, the phrase is directed toward the […]
EFCC Issues Final Ultimatum to Yahaya Bello Over ₦80.2 Billion Money Laundering Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, a last chance to appear in court and defend himself against ₦80.2 billion money laundering allegations. The EFCC set a deadline for his court appearance on Wednesday after rejecting his earlier attempts to surrender, citing concerns over the authenticity of […]