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Brig.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose has assumed office as the Acting General Officer Commanding, the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army Sokoto. This is contained in a statement issued by the division’s spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Ibrahim Shittu, on Friday in Sokoto. Shittu said Ajose took over from his predecessor, Maj.-Gen. Godwin Mutkut, who was posted to the Nigerian…

The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, announced on Friday that allowances for Nigerian scholars stranded abroad have been adjusted due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. This statement follows recent complaints from scholars in Russia, Morocco, Algeria, and other countries, who have reported being owed allowances for over 13 months. The affected scholars are beneficiaries…

Ikorodu City Football Club has proved that their rapid rise from the Nigeria National League to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) within two years of existence wasn’t a fluke as they beat 116-year-old Sudanese giants, Al–Merrikh SC on Friday, July 26, in the ongoing Value Jet Pre-season tournament in Ikenne, Ogun state. When Ikorodu…

The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has called on protest organizers to shift their focus from the planned nationwide protest on August 1, 2024, to promoting change via democratic elections. In a statement released on Friday night, the former Kano State Governor emphasized that democratic change through elections is…

The Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Isa Ali, disclosed on Friday that members receive about ₦400 million annually to execute constituency projects through Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIPs) and Special Intervention Projects (SIPs). The lawmaker, representing Billiri/Balanga Federal Constituency, made this revelation during a town hall meeting aimed at keeping his constituents informed of…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the organizers of the planned August 1 nationwide protest to reconsider their demands, particularly the request for President Bola Tinubu to scrap the 1999 Constitution. The ruling party described this demand as unrealistic and unattainable. The APC made this plea following a closed-door meeting with the Forum…

As the planned nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest draws closer, previously anonymous organizers have stepped forward to reveal their identities and confirm their commitment to the demonstration on August 1. The groups, numbering at least 26, have expressed their determination to protest against bad governance, economic hardship, and hunger. According to Saturday Punch, the organizers have written…

Lionel Messi will not play for Inter Miami as the defending Leagues Cup champions begin their repeat bid on Saturday at home against Puebla, Miami coach Gerardo Martino said Friday. The 37-year-old Argentine striker suffered a right ankle injury in his nation’s victory over Colombia in the Copa America final this month. Messi missed two…

The All Progressives Congress has urged organisers of the planned August 1 nationwide protest to shelve its agitation to have President Bola Tinubu scrap the 1999 Constitution, describing it as a tall order. The ruling party disclosed this after a closed-door meeting with the Forum of APC State Chairmen to discuss the modalities of the…

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 26th July, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?…