The naira depreciated on Thursday to N1,1200 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,172 per dollar on Wednesday. However, the naira yesterday appreciated to N843.07 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N843.07 per dollar from N951.22 per dollar…
In a sad event along the Onitsha-Owerri Road by Obodoukwu Junction, Onitsha, Anambra State, chaos erupted on Thursday as a stray bullet fired by individuals believed to be operatives of the Anambra State Anti-touts Agency claimed the life of a young man. The victim, identified as Chimezie from Achina, Aguata Local Government Area, had just…
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Onitsha branch has said it is expecting the rule of law to thrive this time around in the final determination of the treasonable charge against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The statement is coming ahead of the scheduled December 15 Supreme Court judgment…
Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed that no level of sabotage deliberately staged in some quarters will compel him to abandon his mandate to serve, protect and advance the fortunes of the state. Fubara, who stated that he would not relinquish the mandate he received from the people to intimidation and blackmail, insisted that…
Seychelles President, Wavel Ramkalawan, has declared a state of emergency in response to an explosion at a store and heavy rainfall causing flooding. The president’s statement mentioned that the explosion at the CCCL explosives store caused massive damage, and the flooding from heavy rains resulted in major destruction. As a result, all schools will be…
Operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) were brutally attacked by armed hoodlums in Opuje community, located in the Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The hoodlums had blocked all roads leading to the community, aiming to hinder the NDLEA operatives’ access to forest warehouses. These warehouses reportedly contained a significant…
Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, The Minister of State for Education, has said that the initially proposed Student loan scheme is not up for debates and must commence by January 2024. He made this known during an appearance on Arise TV on Thursday morning, after disclosing that the federal government is already committed to the cause….
The executive Governor of Ebonyi state, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru presented the state house with the 2024 state budget of 204 billion Naira, he noted that the proposed budget will heavily represent the “People’s chatter of needs” in Ebonyi state. Governor Nwifuru disclosed this in Abakaliki during the community-based input event on proposed 2024…
In a somber turn of events, the Nnewi community mourns the loss of their esteemed leader, the past President General of Nzuko Ora Nnewi, Sir Ugochukwu Udemezue (Ifeneti Nnewi). The loss of this icon influential figure, known for his dedication and commitment to the welfare of the people, has left an indelible mark on the…
The Ebonyi State Government is to commence construction of about 512kms of road across the State during the 2024 fiscal year. Governor Francis Nwifuru announced this during a Citizens’ engagement organized to elicit the thoughts of Ebonyians for inclusion in the 2024 Budget Estimate of the State. Governor Nwifuru who spoke on his administration’s preparedness…
