Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan Olympian, has passed away in Kenya four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend, Ugandan athletics officials confirmed on Thursday. “We are saddened to announce the tragic loss of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei following a brutal attack by her partner,” Uganda Olympic Committee President Donald Rukare shared on […]
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Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate for September 5, 2024
The exchange rate for the dollar to naira at the black market (parallel market) today, September 5, 2024, stands as follows: Please note that these rates may differ slightly depending on the location and the Bureau De Change (BDC) operators. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize black market rates and urges […]
Transport Fares Surge in Kaduna After Petrol Price Hike
The recent petrol price increase from ₦617 to ₦897 per litre, effective September 3rd, has caused a sharp rise in transportation costs across Kaduna. Residents report that fares for commercial tricycles (Keke) and motorcycles have doubled, making commuting difficult. For instance, a trip from the central market to Sabo now costs ₦500, up from ₦300. […]
Reps Clarify Gbajabiamila’s Role: No Authority for Oversight Functions
The House of Representatives has clarified that Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, lacks constitutional authority to conduct oversight functions in government agencies. Deputy spokesman Philip Agbese emphasized that oversight remains the exclusive power of the National Assembly, as outlined in Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution. Agbese explained that […]
INEC Shuts Down Media Accreditation for Edo Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially closed the media accreditation portal for the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, set for September 21, 2024. The portal will shut down at midnight tonight, with no extensions granted. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, emphasized the importance of […]
Accused Briton Andrew Wynne Claims Innocence, Says FG Has No Evidence Against Him
Andrew Wynne, a Briton accused of funding the #EndBadGovernance protests against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has asserted his innocence and claimed that the Nigerian government lacks evidence against him. In a statement made via WhatsApp to a Punch correspondent, Wynne accused the Nigeria Police Force of illegally raiding his Abuja bookshop and stealing his granddaughter’s […]
NANS Plans Nationwide Protests Over Fuel Price Hike, Aims to Shut Down Major Cities
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced a nationwide protest set to begin on September 15, 2024, aimed at shutting down major cities across Nigeria. The action is a response to the recent increase in fuel prices and dissatisfaction with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Director General, Mele Kyari. NANS is demanding […]
NYSC DG Announces Increase in Corps Members’ Allowance Following New Minimum Wage
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the monthly allowance for corps members will rise to ₦33,000 in response to the recent increase in the national minimum wage. This update was confirmed by NYSC Director General, Yusha’u Ahmed, during his visit to the orientation camps in Kebbi and Sokoto, where he addressed the […]
Okuama Leaders Sue DSS and Army for ₦200 Million Over Alleged Illegal Detention
James Oghorokor and Dennis Okugbaye, two leaders from the Okuama community in Delta State’s Ughelli South Local Government Area, have filed separate lawsuits against the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Federal High Court in Warri. They are seeking ₦200 million in damages for what they claim are unlawful arrests […]
Sowunmi: Dangote Will Set the Price for His Refinery’s Petrol
Olabode Sowunmi, Chairman of the Energy Transition Study Group at the Nigerian Gas Association, has stated that Aliko Dangote is the sole authority on the pricing of petrol from his refinery. Sowunmi’s comments come after Dangote indicated that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) might influence the price per liter. In an interview with Arise TV, […]