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In a ceremony brimming with national pride, President Bola Tinubu has bestowed upon the members of the Super Eagles national team and their officials the esteemed national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in recognition of their stellar performance at the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. The federal government, represented by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has also extended its appreciation by granting each member of the team a plot of land. Additionally, they will each receive a block of flats, with the locations yet…

The foreign exchange crisis in Nigeria shows no signs of abating as the dollar breached the N1,500 mark at the official market, reaching a staggering high of 1,534.39 on Monday, according to data from FMDQ. This unprecedented surge marks the first time the dollar has surpassed the N1,500 threshold, intensifying pressure on businesses and importers grappling with the repercussions of the prolonged crisis. Despite numerous measures and interventions implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in an effort to stabilize the market, the local currency has continued its downward spiral against the dollar, defying all attempts at intervention. The…

Dangote Refinery is on the brink of supplying its first fuel into the local market within weeks, according to four confidential sources disclosed to Reuters. This imminent milestone marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s quest to reduce its reliance on fuel imports and potentially transform into a net exporter of fuel to neighboring West African nations. The $20 billion refinery, a monumental undertaking by Dangote Group, is poised to disrupt the traditional power dynamics and profit structures within the industry. Set to have a refining capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), the refinery’s operations are anticipated to usher in…

Ghanaian singer and rapper, Mohammed Ismail Sherif, popularly known as Black Sherif, has expressed his joy at Ivory Coast’s triumph over Nigeria in the final of the recently concluded African Cup of Nations, AFCON. Black Sherif’s elation stems from a desire for payback, as he revealed that some of his Nigerian colleagues had mocked him when Ghana’s Black Stars exited the competition in the group stage. In response, he vowed to continue trolling Nigeria following their defeat in the final. Taking to his social media platform, Black Sherif shared his sentiments, recounting how Nigerian colleagues, including Blaqbonez and Odumodu, teased…

Born on August 22, 1966, Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe’s legacy as a visionary banker and philanthropist continues to inspire generations. Hailing from Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Wigwe’s remarkable journey is etched in the annals of Nigeria’s banking history. A graduate of Accounting from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Wigwe’s career trajectory took shape at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), where he collaborated with Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede to acquire Access Bank, catapulting it from obscurity to prominence. Under Wigwe’s leadership, Access Bank evolved into a global financial powerhouse, transcending borders to become a leading financial conglomerate. His unwavering commitment to…

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has ignited a debate by advocating for a new minimum wage of N1 million for Nigerian workers, citing the current high rate of inflation and hardships exacerbated by the recent removal of fuel subsidy. Ajaero’s proposal, disclosed during an interview on Arise News Channel, underscores the pressing need to address the escalating cost of living under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He emphasized that the proposed wage hike is essential to mitigate the economic challenges facing workers amidst policy shifts such as fuel subsidy removal. The Labour Centre…

The Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) launched a decisive operation on Sunday, seizing essential goods worth millions of Naira stored in ten warehouses at Dawanau International Commodity Market in Kano metropolis. In response to reports of food hoarding exacerbating hardship for citizens, the Commission deployed intelligence mechanisms and initiated a manhunt targeting perpetrators. Led by Chairman Barrister Muhyi, PCACC personnel conducted a sweeping crackdown on warehouses engaged in hoarding assorted foodstuff across the state. During the operation, the warehouses’ owners were conspicuously absent, while those accessible were found stocked with essential commodities such as rice, pasta, sugar,…

Tensions within the Labour Party (LP) have reached a boiling point as the party’s National Treasurer, Mrs. Oluchi Oparah, publicly demanded accountability from the National Chairman, Julius Abure, over alleged mismanagement of party funds totaling over N3.5 billion. Addressing the press in Abuja on Monday, Oparah accused Abure of obstructing her from fulfilling her constitutional duties of overseeing the party’s finances. She claimed that despite repeated requests, Abure has refused to provide transparency regarding the utilization of funds generated from the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2023 general elections, as well as other fundraisers. Expressing…

During the opening ceremony of the faculty of law at a private university in Kano, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, seized the opportunity to convey urgent messages to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, urging her to communicate the pressing issues of hunger, starvation, and insecurity to President Bola Tinubu. In a candid exchange, the emir emphasized the gravity of the hunger crisis plaguing the nation, stressing that the situation demands immediate attention. He highlighted the need for effective communication channels to ensure that the President is fully informed about the dire circumstances facing the populace. Furthermore, Bayero underscored…

A somber mood enveloped the Nigerian community as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), identified as Samuel from Kaduna State, tragically passed away during the penalty shootout stage of the match between Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday evening. Samuel, who was serving in Adamawa State, collapsed just moments before Nigeria’s decisive kick that secured their progression to the final of the African Cup of Nations. Witnesses recounted the heartbreaking incident, with one stating, “We lost one Nigerian during our victory celebration over South Africa today at our sports viewing center here in Numan.” According to reports,…