The naira recorded an appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday after beginning the week on a negative note. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira strengthened to N1,330.47 per dollar on Tuesday, up from N1,331.33 exchanged on Monday. This means that the Nigerian currency firmed up at…
Nigerians on social media have reacted to Super Eagles’ 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Tuesday. DAILY POST reports that Guinea-Bissau defeated Nigeria at the 24 de Setembro National Stadium in Bissau. Franculino Djú opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, thanks to an assist…
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 49 travellers from Kano State who were returning from Senegal after attending a Maulud programme, following an attempted kidnapping in Zamfara State. The travellers reportedly came under attack after their vehicle developed a mechanical fault while passing through the area, leaving them vulnerable to suspected…
By Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA — The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Mohammed Isa Kida, has raised concern over the impact of insecurity on student enrolment, saying fear of kidnapping and other criminal activities is forcing some students to stay away from the institution. Kida disclosed this on Monday during…
Chimamanda Adichie, Nigerian author, and her husband, Ivara Esege, have asked the court to dismiss a suit filed by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital seeking to halt the coroner’s inquest into the death of their son, Nkanu Adichie-Esege. Kemi Pinheiro, counsel for Adichie and Esege, told the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikoyi, on Monday, that…
By Dickson Omobola Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria, AGHAN, has directed members to withdraw ground handling services from XEJet Airlines over outstanding debts of about N300 million. The association said the decision followed the airline’s alleged failure to honour agreed payment plans despite repeated efforts by its members to recover the outstanding debts. President…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is undergoing medical treatment in France, contrary to the Presidency’s position that the President is on a working vacation. Sowore made the claim during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday while discussing Tinubu’s prolonged stay in Europe and…
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