By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Naira traded steadily against the US Dollar on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). The currency opened at ₦1,344.65 per dollar after closing at ₦1,343.81 on Monday. Intraday trading ranged between ₦1,342.50 and ₦1,346.87. Analysts attribute the stability to stronger external reserves, rising oil production, […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Benue State Government, on Monday in Makurdi, clarified that its proposed rehabilitation centre will serve forcibly recruited youths, not terrorists. The Director General of the Benue State Peace and Reconciliation Commission, Josephine Habba, addressed the concerns ahead of a February 25, 2025 peace summit. She explained that the centre, located in […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Kano State Government has announced plans to construct toll gates on major entry roads into Kano metropolis to strengthen security and boost revenue. Commissioner for Housing Development, Ibrahim Adamu, disclosed the initiative on Monday in Kano while handing over seven project sites to contractors. The government said the project will enhance […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Three persons were killed on Sunday night in a violent cult clash at Igbogene, a suburb of Yenagoa in Bayelsa State, after rival groups engaged in a gun battle that sent residents fleeing and forced businesses to shut down. The attack occurred late Sunday, February 23, 2026, in the Igbogene area of […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu has vowed to establish state police to tackle insecurity across Nigeria, speaking on Sunday night at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while hosting state governors to an interfaith breaking of the fast. He made the pledge during Ramadan and Lent observances, outlining how state policing will empower governors, strengthen […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Moses Paul, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairman, has rejected the February 21 election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging widespread irregularities that undermined voters’ confidence in the process. ADC Candidate Challenges Declared Results Paul insisted that the announced victory of […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The sudden death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on December 11, 2025, in Yenagoa, has triggered an intense political scramble. Who will succeed him, what influences the choice, where the power lies, when the decision will be made, why zoning matters, and how stakeholders are lobbying now dominate the state’s […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Former Vice President of Nigeria and ADC chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, warned on Sunday about dangerously low voter turnout in Saturday’s FCT Area Council elections, highlighting how such civic disengagement signals threats to Nigeria’s democratic system under the Bola Tinubu-led government. Atiku Raises Alarm Over Low Voter Participation Atiku noted that voter turnout […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Three people died on Sunday morning when a speeding commercial vehicle crashed at the Ifo Railway Crossing on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun State. The accident occurred around 4:20 a.m. and involved a white Volvo vehicle marked AYE 977 XA. Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident and blamed […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS5.3 Anambra Sector Command, on Sunday sensitised road users at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, to promote safe driving culture and reduce road crashes. The event targeted motorists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and worshippers, focusing on responsible road use and compliance with […]
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