NDLEA Arrests Notorious Drug Baron in Imo State
In a major breakthrough, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Joachin Mbonu, a notorious drug baron, in...
Seun Kuti Accuses Late MKO Abiola of Framing Fela Kuti for Armed Robbery
Seun Kuti, son of the legendary musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has made serious allegations against the late politician MKO Abiola...
University of Abuja Non-Academic Staff Protest Over Unpaid Salaries
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions (NASU) at...
NDDC Proposes N1.911 Trillion Budget for 2024, Aims for Sustainable Development
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has proposed a budget of N1.911 trillion for 2024, aptly named the “Budget of...
Peter Obi Commits N10 Million to Nursing College, Calls for Urgent Health Sector Investment
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has demonstrated his commitment to healthcare and education by donating N10 million...
Nigerian Fraudster Trio Hushpuppi, Woodberry, and Rufai United in US Prison
Three well-known Nigerian internet fraudsters, who have made headlines for their social media presence and political connections, are currently serving...
Nigeria Suspends Import Duties on Maize, Wheat, Rice, and Cowpeas
On Monday, the Federal Government announced the suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on certain essential food items imported through...
Kaduna Hospital Workers Begin Strike Over Unfulfilled Demands
Healthcare services in Kaduna State were disrupted as workers in government-owned hospitals commenced a five-day warning strike on Monday. The...
Exchange Rates for July 9, 2024: USD to NGN, GBP to NGN, EUR to NGN, CAD to NGN
As of Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM, the latest exchange rates for major currencies against the Nigerian Naira...
NNPC Extends Fuel Station Hours to Address Shortages
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) announced that fuel stations will operate longer hours to improve the supply and...
Actor Hanks Anuku Protests Hunger in Nigeria
Popular actor Hanks Anuku has drawn widespread attention with a solo protest against hunger in Nigeria. In a video that...
Kwara State University Expels 175 Students for Various Offences
The management of Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students for committing various offences. This announcement was made in...
Maureen Okam Achebe, Daughter of Chinua Achebe, Wins Prestigious Harvard-Linked Award
Maureen Okam Achebe, daughter of the renowned novelist Chinua Achebe, has been honored with the 2024 Faculty Development and Diversity...
Kano State Governor Vows to Crack Down on LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has declared that his administration will not tolerate any groups suspected of promoting lesbian, gay,...
Female Biker Killed in Tragic Accident with Container Truck in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency responders have recovered the body of a female...
Today’s Dollar Exchange Rate in Nigeria: 1 USD = ₦1520.813 (See Full Rates)
The US dollar to Naira exchange rate has experienced a notable decrease today, July 8, 2024, with 1 USD now...
First-Year UNN Student Found Dead in Drainage
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) management has confirmed the tragic death of a first-year student, Favour Okenyi, whose body...
TCN Restores National Power Grid After Partial Collapse
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced on Sunday that the national power grid has been restored following a partial...
Chief Justice of Nigeria to Swear in 12 High Court Judges for FCT
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will administer the oath of office to 12 judges appointed to the...
Former NLC President Takai Shamang Abducted in Kaduna State
Mr. Takai Shamang, a former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has been abducted in his hometown of Biniki,...