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Naira Hit N1,300/$

January 16, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The naira is presently trading above N1,300/$ on the Binance platform. This is because numerous traders have verified that the value of the national currency in that market segment is over N1,300. The quoted value

Robbers attack three communities in Ibadan Invading armed robbers broke into three communities in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, early on Tuesday. Money, cell phones, jewelry, and other items were purportedly taken by the robbers. Alaja, Seriki, and Ogogo on the state's new Ibadan/Oyo Expressway in the Akinyele Local Government Area are among the affected communities. The incident occurred around 3.AM in the morning, according to the PUNCH reporter who visited the local areas. m. Raji Kazeem, one of the community leaders, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent, said, "Yes, it was true. Armed robbers broke into some homes in the middle of the night. You may have noticed landlords and landladies conversing in various groups for this reason. ". Adewale Osifeso, the state police public relations officer, could not be reached as of the time of publication because he did not answer his calls or reply to messages left on his mobile device. Details will be provided later.

Bandit Captures Retired Principal Delivering Ransom In Kaduna

January 16, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In Kaduna, bandits has kidnapped a retired principal on his ways to deliver ransom for a victims release. This was revealed by Senator Shehu Sani on his X account this morning, January 16. He stated

Nigerian Lawyer Narrate His Orderly with Kidnappers Who Abducted His Family And Killed Daughter In Abuja

January 16, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Oladosu Folorunso Ariyo, a Nigerian lawyer, has described how kidnappers wearing military camouflage took his wife and their four children, killing his 13-year-old daughter when they refused to pay an N60 million ransom. This was

Serious Tension as Another Tanker Fully Loaded With Petrol Crashes in Onitsha [Photos]

Tanker Collapse In Ile-Ife, Spills Fuel on Road

January 16, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Monday, a fuel tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also referred to as gasoline, collapsed near Ilesa Motor Park in Ile-Ife on Fajuyi Road. The gasoline tanker, purportedly owned by BOVAS filling station, unexpectedly

Fire Razes Mosque, Leaves 120 Homeless In Ilorin

January 16, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

120 people are now homeless as a result of a fire incident at Megida Onikanhun Compound, Edun Isale, Ilorin South Local Government. The fire consumed 44 rooms of a building and a mosque, according to

Tinubu Approved N3bn For National Social Register Verification

January 16, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Presidency on Monday urged patience and restraint from Nigerians in view of the continuing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of N585 million by the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Dr. Betta

Abuja businessman arrested again over N500m fraud by EFCC

BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Ex-Minister, One Other For N3.6bn Loan Fraud

January 15, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Charles Ugwuh, a former minister of commerce and industry, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on charges of conspiratorial and N3.6 billion loan fraud. According to a statement by the Head

Passport Queues Must Stop- Interior Minister warns Embassy

N438m Contract Scam: CCB Invites Tunji-Ojo Over For Interrogation

January 15, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been invited by the Code of Conduct Bureau due to his company’s purported involvement in an N438 million contract scam that was discovered by the Ministry of Humanitarian

Sanwo-Olu Presides Over Armed Forces Remembrance Day Event in Lagos

January 15, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State headed the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade and Wreath Laying ceremony held at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. Together with Brigadier-General Adegoke Adetuyi, the Commander of the 9th

Insecurity In Imo an attempt to smear my reputation and blackmail Says Uzodimma

BREAKING: Gov Uzodimma Sworn In For 2nd Tenure

January 15, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma took the oath of office on Monday afternoon, marking the beginning of his second term. In the state capital of Owerri, at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Uzodimma took the oath

We are putting Proactive Measures to Tackle Insecurity- Speaker Abbas

Abbas Salutes Fallen Heroes, Hails Nigerian Soldier

January 15, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has expressed gratitude to the Nigerian military for their bravery, patriotism, and national duty, stating that they continue to be among the greatest in the world. In

Nigerian police drop ₦1.3b fraud charges against son of top Lagos GAC member & four others

Anambra Police Thwarts Robbery Attempt, Takes Down Suspect

January 15, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Anambra State Police Command reported that it has neutralized one of the thugs and stopped a robbery attempt in Ubiahuikwem, Ihiala Local Government Area. This was revealed in a statement released on Monday by

Edo Polls: Thugs Destroy Shaibu’s Campaign Bus

January 15, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State and a candidate for governor, reportedly had his campaign vehicle vandalized at Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government area, by alleged thugs. According to reports, the incident occurred

“I’m building psychiatric hospital in Wike’s LGA cuz they’ll need it soon” — Governor Fubara spills

Supreme Court Dismisses APM, Tonye-Cole Appeal Against Fubara

January 15, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed the Allied People’s Movement’s appeal against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s victory. In the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress and its candidate, Patrick Tonye-Cole, the five-member panel

Bandits kill 3, injure 7, and abduct 8 in Zamfara

JUST-IN: Kidnappers Of Abuja Estate Residents Kill 2 More Victims, Raise Ransom To N700m Per Person

January 15, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Two more abductees have been executed by kidnappers, who took ten hostages from Sagwari Estate Layout at Dutse in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on January 7, 2024, as a stern