Angry protesters from Ondo State have besieged the National Secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abuja demanding the sack of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the party’s candidate for the coming Ondo State governorship election. The protesters vigorously pushed for the cancellation of the recent APC primary election held last Saturday. The demonstrators, who made their voices heard outside the party’s national Secretariat, were met with the presence of security forces barring their entrance. Undeterred, they redirected their protest to the Barcelona Hotels, and subsequently, to the expressway linking Banex Plaza with the Federal Secretariat. Brandishing placards and…
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The Naira dropped to N1,309/$ at the official market and N1,420 at the parallel market. Currency traders at the bustling Wuse Zone 4 market reported buying the dollar at N1,340 and selling it at N1,420, securing a profit margin of N80. Malam Yahu Abubakar, speaking over the phone, stated, “We are selling at N1,420 per dollar today and we bought at N1,340. The only reason why the naira is dropping is because of an increased demand for the greenback. The CBN is trying to address the situation but it has not affected the market.” Abubakar Taura, another trader, expressed wariness…
Days after his return to Nigeria, Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, has landed a top appointment following his impressive feat in the US. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun appointed Onakoya the State Sports Ambassador in recognition of his recent record-breaking chess marathon at Times Square, New York. In a meeting on Thursday with the Chess Master, Governor Abiodun commended Onakoya’s global achievements, attributing them to determination, resilience, and hard work. “This could not have been possible without determination, resilience, and hard work,” he remarked. Highlighting Onakoya’s role as a motivational figure, the Governor praised his inspirational impact on the youth…
The 2023 English Proficiency Index (EPI), released by EF Education First, examined the English-speaking abilities of nations worldwide. The assessment, based on data from 2.1 million adults across 113 countries, categorized countries into five proficiency levels: very high, high, moderate, low, and very low. Out of the 113 countries surveyed, only 22 African countries participated in the study. South Africa emerged as the top English proficient country in Africa, ranking in the ‘Very high proficiency’ category at 9th place globally, alongside nations like the Netherlands and Singapore. Following South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria secured positions in the ‘High proficiency’ category…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a stark warning to state governments regarding an imminent disaster stemming from climatic issues. He cautioned that Nigeria is on the brink of facing devastating, earth-shaking floods in several states, including Lagos, Abuja, Anambra, Abia, Enugu, Kogi, Edo, Adamawa, and Niger. In a statement by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele emphasized that failure to take preventive measures could force citizens to evacuate to other states for safety. He stated, “There is an impending danger that will come through climatic conditions in some Nigerian states. I see some…
The National Leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has stepped in to pave the way for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa amid the raging crisis rocking the party prompting calls for the cancellation of the primary election held in Ondo State. The APC has offered to ensure an inclusive government in Ondo State as a resolution to the post-primary crisis, as revealed in a reconciliation meeting held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. According to sources, the National Working Committee (NWC) initiated terms of reconciliation, including the reconstitution of the State Executive Council and the appointment of local government…
Tunde Onakoya, the founder of Chess-in-Slums, received a warm welcome back to Nigeria on Wednesday after achieving the record for the longest-ever chess marathon, clocking in at an impressive 60 hours. At the airport, he was greeted with heartfelt singing and dancing, celebrating his remarkable accomplishment. Onakoya surpassed the previous record set by Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56 hours and 9 minutes in 2018. Starting his attempt on April 17 at Times Square in New York, United States, the Nigerian Chess Master aimed to set a new record of 58 hours for a…
Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He stated that interested Nigerians are expected to visit the portal of Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation before May 15, 2024. President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of the N100 billion Consumer Credit Scheme for Nigerians amid escalating economic hardship in the country. Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He stated that interested Nigerians are expected to visit the portal of Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation before May 15, 2024. “Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has sent a stern warning to Judges over the kind of orders they issue. He emphasized the need for judges to cease the misuse of ex parte orders, particularly in political cases, during his address titled “Repositioning the Justice System, Constitutional, Statutory and Operational Reforms for Access and Efficiency” at the National Summit on Justice in Abuja. He urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to exercise strict oversight to prevent the abuse of ex parte orders, recommending severe sanctions for violators to deter future abuses. Akpabio proposed clear standards for issuing ex parte orders and regular…
This came after Multichoice announced an increase in the prices of its offerings in Nigeria, marking the second increment in four months. Effective from May 1, 2024, the company has revised prices for its packages across the board. The DStv Premium package will now cost N37,000, up from N29,500. Similarly, the DStv Compact+ will be N25,000, compared to the previous N19,800, while the Compact package rises to N15,700 from N12,500. The Comfam package sees an increase from N7,400 to N9,300, the Yanga package moves up from N4,200 to N5,100, and the Padi package rises to N3,600 from N2,950. HDPVR, Access…