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Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised concerns about the ongoing abuse and mutilation of the naira notes in Nigeria. On Sunday, Igbokwe informed the relevant authorities that Nigerians continue to throw naira notes on the ground and walk on them during social events such as parties, burials, and…

At least 20 people are feared dead after a boat capsized on the River Benue on Saturday, December 14. The incident occurred while the boat was ferrying passengers from Ocholonya in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State to Odenyi in Nasarawa Toto LGA of Nasarawa State, following activities at the Ocholonya market. An…

Wolves are in advanced talks with Al-Shabab manager Vitor Pereira to take over as head coach following the sacking of Gary O’Neil last week. The club is eager to make a swift appointment, with the compensation fee of around £800,000 for the former Porto and Olympiakos boss not seen as an obstacle. While Pereira is…

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has assured that the license granted to Bishop David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church, commonly known as Winners’ Chapel, remains valid and will not be revoked. This statement follows an earlier call by the House of Representatives in October to revoke licenses issued to the church and…

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the NewsNGR News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 16th December 2024 Nigeria has made a payment of ₦85 billion (about $54 million) to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as its community levy from January 2023 through July 2024. This payment, confirmed […]…

Barcelona suffered an unexpected home defeat to Leganes, reducing their lead at the top of La Liga. Hansi Flick’s team now sits just above Atletico Madrid on goal difference, with only a one-point lead over third-placed Real Madrid. Leganes, who climb to 15th in the table, took the lead in the fourth minute when Sergio…

This report is based on information gathered from black market FX operators. Specifically, the traders noted that they buy FX from customers at an average of N1670/$1 and sell for N1680/$1. However, they added that the rate could sometimes vary depending on the transaction, cash, or transfer form. that is to say, you will likely…

Southampton have parted ways with manager Russell Martin following a crushing 5-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday, which left the club nine points adrift of Premier League safety. The 38-year-old, who led the Saints to promotion last season after a memorable play-off final victory over Leeds United at Wembley, has struggled to replicate that success…

Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, continuing a rally that has seen its price climb over 50% since Donald Trump’s victory in the 5 November election. The world’s leading cryptocurrency briefly surpassed $106,000 (£83,890) before settling around $104,500 during Monday morning trading in Asia. Analysts attribute the surge to optimism over the incoming Trump…

The Nigerian government has released ₦85 billion (approximately $54 million) as part of its community levy contribution to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Omar Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, confirmed this payment on Sunday during his opening remarks at the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of…

Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has voiced her frustration over the relentless criticism she faces regarding her fashion choices, which she attributes to age-related scrutiny. The singer revealed that she often endures backlash from Nigerians who question her outfit selections, citing her age as a factor. Drawing comparisons, Savage expressed dismay at the double standard, noting…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu for allegedly failing to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to work with anti-corruption agencies. The suit aims to investigate claims of over ₦57 billion in public funds being mismanaged, diverted, or…

This report is based on information gathered from black market FX operators. Specifically, the traders noted that they buy FX from customers at an average of N1670/$1 and sell for N1680/$1. However, they added that the rate could sometimes vary depending on the transaction, cash, or transfer form. that is to say, you will likely…

A new per-litre price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has been introduced across Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Journalists observed that the price of petrol had dropped from ₦1,060 to ₦1,040 per litre, reflecting a ₦20 reduction. A filling station attendant…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked rumors circulating on social media claiming its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has died in London. In a statement released by the INEC Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the commission clarified that Professor Yakubu is alive, healthy, and has not visited London in the last two…

Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has called on his fellow citizens to be grateful for their nationality, despite the challenges facing the country. He described being Nigerian as a privilege, emphasizing that the nation is “ahead of time.” He likened Nigeria’s struggles to the process of creating diamonds, which emerge from rough conditions. In a post…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has apprehended a 22-year-old man, Idris Ibrahim Kayode, for allegedly vandalizing armoured cables at the University of Ilorin. According to the command’s spokesman, Ayoola Michael Shola, the suspect, a private security guard assigned to the university, was caught red-handed tampering with cables used to…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has imposed a ban on the use of firecrackers and knockouts in Abuja during the Christmas celebrations to ensure the safety of residents. The Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, stated that the ban is aimed at protecting lives and property throughout the festive season. According to a statement…

The widow of the late Colonel Paul Ogbebor, Mrs. Rita Lori Ogbebor, has expressed that she would rather die than beg President Bola Tinubu or the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to intervene in a land dispute in Abuja. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Mrs. Ogbebor addressed…

Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi is the newly appointed Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), effective December 15, 2024. He hails from Oguta in Imo State, Nigeria, and was born on November 26, 1966. Before his appointment, Ndidi served as the Deputy Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, overseeing the Training and Staff Development Directorate.…