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The Nigerian Naira opened Friday’s trading session at N1,580 per dollar in the parallel market, slightly appreciating from N1,590 per dollar recorded on Thursday, despite the bullish trend of the U.S. dollar index in the global financial market. Recent economic indicators in Nigeria suggest that the Naira remains vulnerable due to the country’s [...]The post Naira shows signs of resilience despite global dollar strength, domestic challenges appeared first on National Daily Newspaper.
Legal scholar and human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, asserting that the move has no legal foundation and directly violates Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. In a statement released on Thursday, Ozekhome stated that neither constitutional provisions, judicial precedents, nor existing statutes grant the President [...]The post Ozekhome criticizes Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria.
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says his administration is focused on improving critical sectors of the economy including infrastructure, healthcare, power, education among others. Governor Otti stated this Thursday, 20th March at a meeting with the President of the Diaspora Alliance, Rev. Emmanuel Ihim who came in company of the ArchBishop of the Methodist [...]The post We are Focussed on Improving the Critical Sectors, Says Gov Otti as Location for the Proposed Diaspora City is Being Concluded appeared first on Tekedia.
Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City The Edo State deputy governor, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has said that the Senator Monday Okpebholo-led administration has been working to stimulate agricultural production through various initiatives.
ShareBig Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV star and Nollywood actress, Josephina Otabor, better known as Phyna has expressed concern over the highest cost of living and hunger in the land. Taking to her social media page, Phyna lamented on the hunger Nigerians are experiencing is not just the lack of food on their plates but...The post BBNaija: Phyna Laments Over High Cost Of Living appeared first on New Telegraph.
ShareThe Rivers State Government-led by the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara has refuted claims that he failed to prevent militant threats and attacks on oil installations in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the state government, Nelson Chukwudi, described the allegations as baseless and a result of misinformation provided to the Presidency by individuals failing...The post Fubara Aide Speaks On Pipeline Attack, Assembly Complex appeared first on New Telegraph.
ShareWe have just started, and I will say you have not seen anything yet’ – Charles Soludo For the record, let me begin by re-introducing Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo even though he does not require such an introduction. His is a first name recognition across Nigeria and the globe. Many children have been born and...The post Soludo At The Helm: Anambra’s Journey To Progress appeared first on New Telegraph.
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has said President Bola Tinubu acted in good faith by declaring state of emergence in Rivers State. Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said on Thursday in Osogbo that the emergence rule was necessary to restore [...]
The Super Eagles will be looking to record their first away win against Rwanda in Friday’s (today) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles have failed to beat the Amavubi in three attempts in Kigali. Nigeria held Rwanda to a 1-1 draw in a 2006 World Cup qualifying match at the [...]2026 WCQ: Super Eagles seek first win over Rwanda in Kigali
Four Nigerian Governors, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dikko Umar Radda (Katsina), Peter Mbah (Enugu) and Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo) will lead other leaders to the 2025 Annual FIN-Forbes’ renewable energy roundtable and awards.
This was made known in a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press & Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be determined to break a long-standing curse as they face the high-flying Amavubi of Rwanda this Friday’s evening in a crucial Matchday 5 encounter of the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers at the Amahori Stadium in Kigali. Despite Nigeria’s illustrious football history, they have yet to secure a victory [...]
A constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Roy Nweze has backed the recent emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State. Nweze said Tinubu’s decision was to restore normalcy in the oil-rich state, and to protect lives and property of residents. Tinubu had on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency, which [...]Constitutional lawyer backs Tinubu’s Emergency rule, Fubara removal
Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman has expressed his gratitude and pride in being recognized as Africa’s best player, an accolade he received last December in Marrakech, Morocco. The talented athlete was celebrated for his exceptional performances on the continental stage, a moment he cherishes deeply. In a recent interview with NFF TV, Lookman shared his thoughts [...]
There are strong indications that the Federal Government’s Naira-for-Crude panel will reconvene on Monday to deliberate on the continuation of its crude sales agreement with Dangote Refinery. This move comes in the wake of growing uncertainties surrounding petroleum product pricing in Nigeria. Reliable sources within the Ministries of Petroleum Resources and Finance, who [...]The post FG’s Naira-for-Crude committee to reconvene amidst Dangote Refinery deal uncertainty appeared first on National Daily Newspaper.
The Rwandan Football Association (FERWAFA) have published a statement a few hours before the Amavubi take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Kigali.
In a move to tackle discrepancies in legislative processes such as suspension, impeachment of members, and other key parliamentary functions, the 36 States’ Houses of Assembly have adopted and ratified the use of harmonised standing orders. The new rules aim to standardise legislative operations across all states, ensuring consistency in issues like suspension and impeachment [...]The post 36 States’ Houses Of Assembly Adopt Harmonized Standing Orders For Uniform Legislative Practices appeared first on Naija News.
A man kicked against the photo, stating that any man who allows his wife to kneel while serving him food is not wise.
The chief executive officer of Digital Bridge Institute, David Daser, has lamented the issue of stigma against Persons with Disability (PWDs) that affects their development and limits them from exercising their potential to actualize their dreams. He stated this while calling on government and private sector organisations, to create opportunities for the engagement of PWDs. [...]
Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has vowed that the government in the state will not accommodate errant herdsmen, illegal miners as well as criminals and bandits being pushed out of the northern part of the country to seek refuge in the South-West and other areas. Governor Makinde stated this in his monthly newsletter where [...]