A helicopter from the Nigerian Air Force tragically crashed today in the northern-central state of Niger. Reports suggest that the helicopter was targetted by armed bandits during its mission. The crash occurred close to Chukuba village in the Shiroro local government area according to the air force’s spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. A thorough investigation Read More…
Nigeria’s central bank is poised to shake up the currency markets with imminent measures, as disclosed by Acting Governor Folashodun Shonubi after his meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Discussions centred on strategies to enhance dollar liquidity within the official market. The backdrop to Shonubi’s meeting is the central bank’s recent announcement of a substantial $19 Read More…
The Chairwoman of the Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mrs. Samiat Bada, has generously provided 250 General Certificate of Education (GCE) application forms to underprivileged students in our community. The occasion took place on Monday at the council’s main office in Lagos. Of the 250 forms distributed, 50 were given to students who Read More…
Four underage girls were rescued from a motel situated in Totomu village, near the border of Lagos and Ogun states, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Lagos Command announced on Monday. Mr. Usman Alfadarai, the Corps Commander, revealed that the motel was raided at approximately 11:53 a.m. on August 11. The operation was Read More…
On Thursday last week, the Nigerian Naira experienced a significant drop to an unprecedented low against the US dollar in the unregulated market, as reported by currency traders nationwide. In Lagos, traders near the Ikeja area noted an exchange rate of N935.00 per dollar, while in Abuja, dealers reported trading at N950.00 per $1, a Read More…
Roberto Mancini, the coach of Italy, has stepped down, concluding a five-year tenure during which they secured the European Championship but fell short of the World Cup, as stated by the football federation (FIGC) on Sunday. Mancini assumed leadership of the four-time World Cup champions in 2018 after their failure to qualify for the global Read More…
Spanish top flight LaLiga has filed a complaint with the European Commission against Paris St Germain’s “spending commissions”, alleging the Qatari-backed French club are distorting markets through subsidies from the Gulf state. The practices have allowed PSG, owned by Qatar Sports Investments since 2011, to sign top players and coaches “well above its potential in Read More…
In a bid to alleviate the effects of fuel subsidy removal, General Hospitals and Primary Health Centres in Lagos State are currently offering free antenatal care and child delivery services to pregnant women within the state. Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, the Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, highlighted that the provision of these complimentary Read More…
Interview by Olatoun Gabi-Williams The life of Zakes Mda, the celebrated South African artist, composer, writer, and activist, is a testament to the power of resilience, belonging, and the indomitable spirit of a man born into a world overshadowed by apartheid. In this riveting personality feature article, we delve into the extraordinary journey of this Read More…
I really cannot explain why but the first thing we did when we heard the news of the removal of fuel subsidy was to rush to the market to buy a bag of rice for starters. As the value of the naira keeps depreciating, the exchange rates are nothing but a nightmare. If ever there Read More…
