The Nigerian naira has recorded its most significant single-day appreciation against the US dollar, strengthening across both the official and parallel (black) foreign exchange markets on Monday. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira closed at ₦1,526.09 per dollar, gaining ₦5.48 from Friday’s rate of ₦1,531.57 at the official exchange window. This jump marks the strongest daily appreciation in recent weeks, surpassing last Friday’s ₦3.9 gain. The momentum was also reflected in the parallel market, where the naira traded at ₦1,533 per dollar, compared to ₦1,543 on Friday. This represents a ₦10 appreciation within a…
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Arsenal were busy on transfer deadline day, finalizing moves for four first-team and youth players who left the Emirates to join new clubs. According to the club’s official announcement, Jakub Kiwior, Fabio Vieira, Sambi Lokonga, and Lucas Martin Nygaard all sealed exits before the window shut. Jakub Kiwior – The Polish defender has joined FC Porto on a season-long loan, aiming to gain valuable playing time in Portugal. Fabio Vieira – The Portuguese midfielder completed a loan switch to Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga, where he will stay for the rest of the 2025/26 campaign. Lucas Martin Nygaard – The…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has confirmed the arrest of six young men accused of vandalizing and stealing electricity equipment in different parts of the state. According to the Corps, the suspects were apprehended at Hayin Da’e in Hotoro, Tarauni Local Government Area, after local vigilantes raised an alarm and tipped off security operatives. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, the suspects were caught in possession of stolen transformer cables believed to have been removed under the cover of night. Identities of the Suspects Those arrested…
The political atmosphere in Abuja took another interesting turn last night as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, hosted a closed-door meeting with influential members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting, which kicked off around 8:40 pm at Wike’s official residence, brought together heavyweight figures within the party who are known to share close political ties with the former Rivers State governor. Among those in attendance were: Sam Anyanwu, PDP National Secretary Dan Orbih, National Vice Chairman (South-South) Samuel Ortom, former Governor of Benue State Okezie Ikpeazu, former Governor of Abia State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, former…
The Ogun Tech Community has renewed its call on the state government to fulfill its long-standing promise of establishing a Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Back in 2023, Governor Dapo Abiodun announced plans to create new ministries—including Mineral Resources, Energy, and ICT/Digital Economy—during a meeting with permanent secretaries in Abeokuta. He also revealed intentions to restructure existing ministries by separating Youth from Sports to pave the way for the Ogun State Sports Commission. However, two years down the line, the creation of the Ministry of ICT is yet to become a reality. Why the ICT Ministry Matters According…
Nigerian football icon Asisat Oshoala is taking on a new challenge in her career as she seals a move to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Arabia Professional Women’s Football League. The 30-year-old forward makes the switch from Bay FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), just months after joining the American club from Spanish giants FC Barcelona Femeni in February 2024. According to reports from The Athletic, Oshoala arrived in Riyadh on Monday where she successfully completed her medical tests before finalizing the deal. Her final outing for Bay FC came over the weekend in a 3–2 home loss to…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has uncovered and arrested two individuals in Kaduna for allegedly running a fake recruitment syndicate in the name of the Service. The suspects, identified as Aliyu Ibrahim and another accomplice, were caught after intelligence reports revealed their activities. According to preliminary findings, the duo may have deceived between 250 and 350 unsuspecting Nigerians by promising them employment opportunities within the DSS. A reliable security source confirmed that the suspects are now in custody, and efforts are ongoing to track down other members of the fraudulent network. The DSS has since warned Nigerians to be…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over what it describes as the manipulation of infrastructure data by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to the party, the government is using misleading reports to deflect mounting criticism about nepotism and regional favoritism. In a statement released on Tuesday, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the government of presenting skewed information under the guise of transparency. He argued that the recently unveiled report on infrastructure progress not only deepens doubts about fairness in governance but also highlights a worrying trend of spreading inaccurate information. The controversial report, titled “Infrastructure…
A prominent activist lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s slow and inconsistent justice system following the recent conviction of Simon Ekpa by a Finnish court. Ekpa, who refers to himself as the “Prime Minister of Biafra,” was handed a six-year prison sentence on Monday by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland. He was found guilty of terrorism-related offences, including inciting violence and promoting unrest in southeastern Nigeria through his online activities. According to reports, Finnish authorities had arrested Ekpa on November 21, 2024, after thorough investigations by the country’s National Bureau of Investigation linked him to terrorism activities…
The head coach of Rwanda’s national football team, Adel Amrouche, has officially released his final 24-man squad ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Last week, Amrouche had announced a 27-man provisional squad, but three players — Claude Smith Kayinbanda, Djabilu Ishimwe, and David Niyo — did not make the final list. The Amavubi Stars kicked off their preparations for the qualifiers on Monday. On Tuesday morning, 20 players departed Kigali International Airport for Lagos, with plans to connect to Uyo later the same day. Meanwhile, Phanuel Kavita, Bonheur Mugisha, Jojea Kwizera, and…