Naira rises to N1,465/$ in parallel market
The Naira today appreciated to N1,465 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,470 per dollar last weekend.Similarly, the naira strengthened in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM, appreciating to N1,384.5 per dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,384.5 per dollar […]
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino apologizes to British Fans, says Russia ban should be lifted and defends Donald Trump peace price
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised for joking about the behaviour of British football fans at World Cups; Infantino also called for end to Russia ban in Sky News interview, as well as defending the award of the FIFA Peace Prize to USA President Donald Trump. In a wide-ranging interview with Sky News, the head […]
Crackdown: US set to deport 79 Nigerians on criminal list
The United States Department of Homeland Security has said it will deport no fewer than 79 convicted Nigerians listed on its ‘worst-of-the-worst’ criminal list. Findings on the DHS website on Monday revealed that the 79 Nigerians were convicted of offences bordering on fraud, drug peddling, assault, manslaughter and robbery, among others. An accompanying note showed […]
Court remands nine over Yelwata, Benue killing pending trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered that nine individuals accused of carrying out the June 13, 2025, attack on Yelwata Community in Benue. an incident that left about 150 people dead be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered that the suspects remain in custody while their bail applications are […]