In a significant development for Nigerian travelers, local ATM cards are now widely accepted at foreign ATMs and POS devices, marking a major shift from the challenges faced during former President Buhari’s tenure. This breakthrough brings to an end a long-standing issue that had made international travel a frustrating experience for many Nigerians, who […]
The Nigerian currency is on the cusp of surpassing the critical resistance level of N1,500/$ in Nigeria’s official market, being merely N30/$ shy. On Friday, the Naira is trading at N1,528/$, a slight dip from Thursday’s closing figures. The fundamentals of Nigeria’s Naira have markedly enhanced following the resumption of foreign currency transactions […]
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has highlighted notable progress in Nigeria’s security situation since President Bola Tinubu’s administration took office in May 2023. Speaking at the 50th anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Ribadu attributed the improvements to the government’s bold initiatives aimed at restoring security and rebuilding national confidence. According […]
Sara Igbe, a distinguished elder and political analyst from Rivers State, has made a startling assertion regarding former Governor Nyesom Wike, alleging that his father disowned him due to his political treacheries. In a recent interview, Igbe expressed that Wike’s actions have engendered widespread disappointment, including disapproval from his deceased father. According to […]
A 29-year-old Nigerian, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, has been captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting for the Russian military in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Oluwagbemileke was apprehended by the Freedom of Russia Legion, a group of Russian fighters supporting Ukraine, in the Zaporizhzhia region after serving with Russian forces for five months. […]
Former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido has expressed his willingness to support Peter Obi’s presidential bid in 2027 if he emerges as the standard bearer of an opposition coalition. Lamido emphasized that his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains intact, but he prioritizes rescuing Nigeria from its current challenges. According to […]
Mairiga Hassan Shaharu, a staff of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), has regained his freedom following what human rights advocates have described as an illegal detention allegedly ordered by officials linked to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Shaharu was arrested and detained last week at the FCDA Police Post […]
Supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday stormed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to welcome the former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, who recently assumed the position of interim National Secretary of the party. Hundreds of jubilant party loyalists, adorned in ADC colours and carrying placards […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited a dead economy and prevented Nigeria from being completely buried through bold and courageous reforms. Wike said this on Friday when he featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today where he dismissed claims that the Tinubu government damaged the […]
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has criticised prominent members of the party who are actively participating in the newly unveiled opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing them of disloyalty and double standards. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, George specifically called […]
