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2 months, 2 weeks ago Business

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 28, 2026

The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady yet cautious position against the US Dollar as the market opened for trading today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Financial analysts are observing localised fluctuations in liquidity across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel …

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The Punch Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Technology

Fayemi, others pay tribute to late Anglican bishop Adebiyi

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has described the pioneer Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, Bishop Awelewa Adebiyi, as a quintessential Ekiti indigene who made many sacrifices for the progress of the church and Nigeria during his lifetime. A statement released by the dioc…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Only $50,000, N13m found in my house, not $13m - Achimugu

Businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, has dismissed reports that $13 million was recovered from her residence during a raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. She said the actual amounts found were $50,000 and N13 million. Achimugu made the clarification on Monday during an interview on Chan…

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Vanguard Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Technology

Gateman absconds as 67-year-old man is found murdered in Ajah residence

By Esther Onyegbula Tragedy has struck in the Ajah area of Lagos State as a 67-year-old man, Chief Augustine Nwalieze, was killed by his gateman under yet-to-be-ascertained circumstances. The deceased, said to be a manager with Okeyson Transport, was reportedly attacked in his Ajah residence on Sat…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Technology

FHC goes digital, abolishes manual case filing in Lagos

By Henry Ojelu The Federal High Court on Monday formally phased out manual filing of court processes, with the launch of its electronic filing (e-filing) system in the Lagos Division. Declaring the system open, the Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Tsoho, said the transition from a paper-based…

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The Punch Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Taking employees’ compensation scheme to governors

When Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye assumed duties as the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund on July 15, 2024, it was clear that a new dawn had arrived for the fund. He left no one in doubt that a reformer had finally berthed at the agency and that he possessed…

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Punch Verified

3 months ago Technology

You cannot fight for God, CAN warns against religious hostility

The Northern Christian Association has warned Christians against engaging in hostile religious exchanges, declaring that believers cannot defend God through insults or abusive arguments. The Chairman of the association, Joseph Hayab, gave the admonition in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna,…

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Punch Verified

3 months ago Technology

Edo North youths back Oserei for Assembly seat

The Edo North Caucus of the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria, Edo State chapter, has declared its support for Dandy Oserei as an aspirant for the Edo State House of Assembly representing Owan East Constituency. The endorsement was contained in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Wednesd…

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3 months ago Technology

Fire destroys restaurant, residential building in Anambra

A fire outbreak has occurred at the popular Restaurants House, located behind Old English, Agu-Awka, in Awka, Anambra State, razing the roofs, furniture, equipment, and parts of the building. Eyewitnesses said the fire, which suddenly started at about midnight on Wednesday, emanated from a corner o…

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3 months ago Technology

Police arrest two suspected cultists, recover firearm in Ondo

This was contained in a statement on Wednesday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh. The Command said the operation was carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Akure, following credible intelligence provided by the Ondo End Miscreant Group. “The Ondo…

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Premium Times Verified

3 months ago Politics

Remains of Nigerian editor Godwin Benson will be buried on 25 April

The remains of a Nigerian journalist, Godwin Benson, will be laid to rest on 25 April in Ikot Akpa Nkuk, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, according to a statement by the family. Mr Benson, until his passing, was the news editor of the Akwa Ibom State-owned The Pioneer newspapers. …

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Punch Verified

3 months ago Politics

Oyebanji's continuity agenda best for Ekiti — Commissioner

Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Adesola Adedayo, has said that Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s continuity agenda remains the best option for Ekiti citizens to build a state they can be proud of. Adedayo, who described Oyebanji as a transformational leader, said, “Continuity of the presen…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

3 months ago Sports

Barcelona starlets to learn from Atletico Madrid Champions League defeat

Barcelona’s dream of Champions League glory was dashed for a second successive season, but once again they will hope the bitter experience can cause their burgeoning young talent to deliver next term. This faith in the youth brigade – spearheaded by teenager Lamine Yamal – is what they are left cli…

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3 months ago Politics

US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes

A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that local authorities in New Jersey are planning massive price hikes during the tournament. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, said on X that football’s world governing bo…

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3 months ago Technology

Doctor dies after giving birth to triplets in Bayelsa

A medical doctor, Dr Ere Ogbachi, has died following complications after delivering triplets in Bayelsa State. The death was confirmed in a Facebook statement on Wednesday by the deceased’s brother, Meshack Sintei, who said she was later rushed to the Intensive Care Unit of the Federal Medical Cent…

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Premium Times Verified

3 months ago Politics

Group, traditional rulers abolish ‘money woman’ practice, free 57 victims in Cross River community

A decades-old practice in Becheve communities of Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, widely known as the “Money Woman” tradition, has been formally abolished following coordinated efforts by civil society actors and traditional authorities. The practice, which involved using young …

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Punch Verified

3 months ago Politics

UK king to address Congress on US trip

King Charles III will give a landmark address to the US Congress on his first state visit this month, marking “shared history” and deep ties, Buckingham Palace said Tuesday. Making his first state visit to the US as monarch from April 27, Charles will address lawmakers from both chambers, accompani…

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BBC Africa Verified

3 months ago Politics

Roelf Meyer: South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US

South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, who served in the last government of the apartheid era, as his new ambassador to the US, his office has said. The country has not had a top envoy in the US sin…

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Premium Times Verified

3 months ago Politics

UTME 2026: Police deploy additional security amid safety concerns

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it has deployed additional security personnel nationwide ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The UTME is scheduled to hold from Thursday, 16 April to Saturday, 25 A…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

3 months ago Politics

Italy suspends long-standing defence agreement with Israel

Italy suspends long-standing defence agreement with Israel Italy has suspended the renewal of a 20-year-long defence agreement with Israel, following recent tensions between the two countries after the Italian government accused Israeli forces of firing warning shots at a convoy of Italian peacekee…

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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