In what appears to be a rare moment of convergence in Nigeria’s foreign exchange landscape, the naira on Friday traded at ₦1,535 to the United States dollar in the parallel market, just ₦1 shy of the ₦1,536/$1 recorded at the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). The marginal difference has sparked renewed discussions among
A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has sentenced a self-acclaimed gospel singer, Moses Otitoju, and eight other individuals to various jail terms over their involvement in cybercrime, conspiracy, and misappropriation of funds. The convicts were prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC and arraigned on
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, advising him not to enter the state without obtaining appropriate security clearance. The governor made this known while addressing concerns over what he described as “unauthorised political activities”
Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly closing in on a sensational transfer deal for Nigerian international and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, according to renowned football transfer journalist, Fabrizio Romano. The move, if finalised, would mark one of the most high-profile signings in Turkish football in recent years and could significantly reshape Osimhen’s career trajectory. Fabrizio Romano,
In a significant leadership shake-up aimed at repositioning the Labour Party ahead of future political engagements, the party’s statutory National Executive Committee (NEC) has announced the appointment of Senator Nenadi Usman as the Interim National Chairman. This decision, which emerged from a high-level NEC meeting, also saw Senator Darlington Nwokocha being named as the Interim
Noah Lyles, the reigning Olympic 100 metres champion, is preparing for his return to the track at the London Diamond League on Saturday, nearly one year after claiming gold at the Paris 2024 Games. The 28-year-old American sprinter, known for his flamboyant personality and bold declarations, is stepping into a new chapter of his career
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo in a deal worth £65 million, making him the Red Devils’ third signing of the summer window. The deal, which could rise to £70 million with performance-based add-ons, marks a significant investment in bolstering United’s attacking options ahead of the new
Arsenal have completed the signing of England winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a deal worth £48.5 million, with the fee expected to rise to just over £50 million with add-ons. The 23-year-old left Chelsea’s camp at the Club World Cup in the United States before their 3–0 victory over Paris Saint Germain in the
The Federal Ministry of Education has explained that the decision to rename the University of Maiduguri in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari was in recognition of his lifelong dedication to advancing education and national development. This clarification was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry’s Director of Press and
The National Association of Nigerian Students has demanded total justice for two students of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko Ondo State who were abducted and later murdered by unknown assailants. The association in a statement signed by its National Public Relations Officer Adeyemi Ajasa on Friday described the killing as barbaric and heartbreaking while warning
