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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.…

A fire broke out at the Christ Apostolic Church in Wisdom Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, trapping several worshippers during a Friday vigil. The fire, which started around 9:30 pm on Olohunda Road in the Lagelu Local Government Area, was confirmed by sources on Saturday morning. Eyewitnesses reported that some worshippers had already…

President Bola Tinubu, along with top politicians from various political parties, including governors, senators, ministers, business tycoons, and prominent traditional and religious leaders, attended the wedding Fatiha of the children of Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin. NewsNGR reports that the ceremony, held on Friday at the National Mosque in Abuja after the…

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has opened up about her decision to relocate abroad. NewsNGR reports that Tacha recently moved from Nigeria to the United Kingdom. In a conversation with British media personality Madame Joyce, Tacha explained that she decided to relocate to the UK because she feels…

Toby Okechukwu, a former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and ex-Chief of Staff to the Deputy Speaker, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that Okechukwu was recently appointed Executive Director of Projects for the South East Development Commission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In his resignation…

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has directed its members nationwide to return to work following the conclusion of their two-week warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced on December 2, 2024, was intended as a precursor to an indefinite strike, highlighting unresolved issues with the government. In a statement signed by ASUP President,…

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 N1650/$1 and sell for N1660/$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…

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 N1650/$1 and sell for N1660/$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…

The naira weakened against the dollar on Friday in the foreign exchange market, ending the week on a downward trend. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s FX rate, the naira depreciated to N1,540.00 per dollar on Friday, compared to N1,532.00 on Thursday, reflecting a slight decline of N8 at the official market.…

Legendary Afro-Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, has revealed that he was ordained as a bishop through divine calling. In 2021, the veteran artist was ordained as a bishop at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God in the Iju area of Lagos State. Speaking to reporters on Friday in Lagos, Peters explained that the church…

Former Everton midfielder and ex-China international Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery, marking a significant development in China’s anti-corruption campaign in football. Li, who made 34 Premier League appearances for Everton between 2002 and 2006, served as head coach of the Chinese national team from 2019 to 2021. Earlier…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, setting the amount at N500 million with two sureties in the same sum. Delivering the ruling, Justice Emeka Nwite mandated that the sureties must own landed properties in Abuja. The court further directed them…

Good morning,  Here is Latest Benue News Today, Friday, December 13, 2024 Benue Assembly Suspends Teachers’ Recruitment ExerciseThe Benue State House of Assembly has ordered the immediate suspension of the primary school teachers’ recruitment exercise being conducted by the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (BSUBEB). The Assembly also summoned the Executive Chairman of SUBEB,…

The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, led a distinguished delegation to meet with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at the minister’s office in Abuja on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The visit, announced through a statement on MC…

Lecturers in Bauchi State-owned polytechnics, colleges, and monotechnics, under the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of academic and non-academic staff, have announced a two-week warning strike over the government’s failure to meet their demands regarding the new minimum wage. The union had previously issued a 21-day ultimatum on November 19, calling for the implementation of the…

The naira appreciated against the dollar in both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Thursday. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira closed at N1,532 per dollar, up from N1,545 on Wednesday. Similarly, data from FMDQ indicated that the naira strengthened to N1,534.35 per dollar on Thursday, compared…