The naira maintained a steady appreciation against the United States dollar on Thursday, gaining N18 to close 1,382/$ at the official market. This came as Presidency warned currency speculators to desist from unpatriotic act against the national currency, saying racketeers would have their fingers burnt. The naira gain came a day after the local currency…
Gunmen opened fire at a rock concert in a Moscow suburb Friday, killing at least 40 people, wounding 100, and setting off an inferno in the theatre, authorities said. Attackers dressed in camouflage uniforms entered the building, opened fire, and threw a grenade or incendiary bomb, according to a journalist for the RIA Novosti news…
Seven million people are eligible to vote Sunday in the traditionally stable West African nation set to become an oil producer, but where more than a third live in poverty and half the population are aged under 20. After the last-minute withdrawal of two candidates, 17 contenders remain in the race for president, with campaigning…
More than two years after invading Ukraine, the Kremlin has said that Russia regards itself to be at “war” due to the West’s intervention and support of its neighbour.So far, the Kremlin has insisted that the attack on Ukraine ordered on February 24, 2022, was only as a “special military operation” to ensure the “demilitarisation…
One week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service following the directive of the Presidency to reopen the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, the government of Niger Republic on Friday afternoon opened their border in Konni for operations.A source, Nuhu Samaila, who briefed our correspondent from Konni, in Niger Republic said the…
The Head of Information of the school, Abraham Habu, disclosed this to Channels Television via a telephone conversation. He said the school had received palliatives from the state government to distribute to the students to cushion the effect of the economic hardship. According to him, the palliatives were billed for distribution on Friday at the…
The Presidency has urged Nigerians to patronise locally made goods and service to strengthen the nation’s currency, the naira. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced this while addressing reporters at the State House on Friday in Abuja. “One, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wants to communicate very…
The incident unfolded with terrifying swiftness around 3 pm on Thursday, amidst the bustling activity of the community market, resulting in a grim tally of casualties. Reports from the scene suggest that it was utter chaos, with approximately 50 residences engulfed in flames, along with several commercial establishments, and a number of automobiles and motorcycles…
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Ismaila Isah, said the governor during the visit, briefed President Tinubu on the security situation in Kogi State, including efforts by his administration to consistently improve on the security architecture, to enhance performance in securing lives and property in all parts of the state. The governor also…
