Nigeria Decries Tragic Attack on German Christmas Market The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the recent attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which left five people dead and over 200 injured. The incident occurred on Friday, December 20, when a man drove into the bustling market packed with holiday shoppers. In a statement […]
Nigeria Achieves 100% ECOWAS Payment After 19 Years For the first time in nearly two decades, Nigeria has fully paid its financial contributions to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The payment, which totals ₦84 billion and $54 million, covers Nigeria’s community levy for 2023 and extends through July 2024. The announcement was […]
Kemi Badenoch, a prominent figure in the UK’s Conservative Party, has opened up about her cultural identity, stressing a deeper connection to her Yoruba roots while distancing herself from Nigeria as a nation. Speaking in an interview with The Spectator, Badenoch explained that her identification aligns more with the Yoruba ethnic group than with the […]
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has addressed Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservative Party leader of Yoruba descent, urging her to reconsider her public remarks about Nigeria. Shettima suggested that Badenoch could remove “Kemi” from her name if she was not proud of her Nigerian heritage rather than speaking negatively about her ancestral country. Badenoch, who […]
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Defence has urged the Nigerian government to allocate more funding to the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). Committee Chair Babajimi Benson emphasized the critical role DIA plays in the country’s security framework during an oversight visit to its headquarters in Abuja. He explained that DIA, which handles both domestic and […]
The Joint Security Task Force (JTF) in Nigeria’s southeast region has announced the arrest of two suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and the seizure of various weapons during a series of coordinated raids across the region. Key Raids and Operations Imo State – Uhuala-Aku, Okigwe LGAOn December 5, JTF operatives, acting on […]
The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has formally sought South Africa’s support to secure full membership in the G20, BRICS, and the BRICS New Development Bank. This appeal was made during the ministerial session of the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Cape Town. A Call for Strategic Partnerships Nigeria’s […]
Professor Ibrahim Jibrin, a renowned Nigerian political scientist, has expressed gratitude for the opportunities Nigeria provided to him and his generation. Reflecting on the challenges faced by today’s youth, including economic difficulties, health concerns, and limited access to affordable education, Jibrin shared how fortunate his generation was. Born in 1954, Jibrin celebrated his 70th birthday […]
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised concerns over what it describes as an attempt by international cable television network GOTV to impose Christian programming on its Muslim viewers. In a statement released on Friday, MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, criticized GOTV for broadcasting the Christian televangelism programme Faith on its primary channel. Akintola […]
The Nigerian Army has officially confirmed the arrest and detention of Fisayo Soyombo, founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), in connection with an alleged illegal oil bunkering operation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This development has sparked widespread reactions from Nigerians and human rights advocates. Details of the Arrest According to a statement […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has commended Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for bringing the transformative leadership he demonstrated in Lagos to his role in advancing Nigeria’s development. Macron made the remarks during a joint press conference held on Thursday in France, where Tinubu is concluding a strategic state visit. Macron Applauds Tinubu’s Leadership and Economic […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended four individuals suspected of involvement in armed robbery during a targeted operation at the Dei-Dei timber shed in Abuja. Details of the Arrest The arrests were made by detectives from the Dei-Dei ‘B’ Division under the directives of FCT Police Commissioner Olatunji Rilwan Disu, as part […]
Are you looking for the current Dollar to Naira exchange rate on the black market, also known as the parallel market (Aboki FX)? Below is the latest information on the rates for 29th November 2024, sourced from Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Lagos. Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Dollar to Naira CBN Official […]