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The Nigerian naira on Wednesday suddenly woke up from slumber by showing signs of quick recovery. There are strong indications in the foreign exchange market with reports hinting a rally in the black market reaching N1450/$1. Additionally, the official market is gaining momentum, reflecting positive currency value movements, Nairametrics reports. Contrary to recent volatility, the exchange rate at the black market has seen improvement, reaching the rate of N1450/$1, according to sources. This positive development comes after a period of uncertainty and fluctuation in the forex market. Data from FMDQ on Wednesday showed that the Naira…
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday hosted the 31st edition of the social media influencers seminar at De Peace Hotel and Suite along University of Ilorin, Tanke, Ilorin Kwara State. The event which took place on Wednesday, 31st January 2024 witnessed a large turnout and participation of social media influencers, bloggers and vibrant youths across all the tertiary institutions in Ilorin and environ. The Theme for the Seminar is “Emerging Trends on Social Media: Impact on National Security” organized to bring to the fore the emerging trends on social media that could impact national security. The seminar also aimed at improving…
A Criminologist and Security Expert, Comrade Opaluwa Eleojo has called on the Federal Government and the Minister of FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike to as a matter of urgency commence the construction of the Nyanya/Mararaba boundary road. The Security Expert hinted that due to neglect, the boundary road has become one of the easiest route for criminals to access and exit the Federal Capital Territory without notice. Read the full text of his submission below: “URGENT NEED TO CONSTRUCT THE BOUNDARY ROAD IN NYANYA In as much as I applaud the effort of the FCT Administration on the construction/ Rehabilitation…
Nigerians are presently lamenting untold hardships caused by the National Identity Number (NIN) registration under the supervision of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) headed by Engr. Abisoye Odusote-Coker. The Commission is presently one of the most corrupt government owned agency in Nigeria as citizens of the most populous Black Nation are languishing in pain. The sensitive nature and government directives stipulating full compliance have paved way for the management and staff of NIMC to walk to the banks smiling in the aftermaths of shady dealings and fraudulent engagement. The staff of this commission alongside their agents operating from designated…
By Ajogwu Jerry Nigerian Army Partners Red Cross to Expand Frontiers of Stability Across Nigeria The Nigerian Army (NA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have resolved to strengthen partnership that will expand the frontiers of peace and stability across Nigeria. This partnership will be displayed through the provision of security, humanitarian assistance, and respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). The partnership agreement was reinforced on Wednesday 31, January 2024, when the Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja received the ICRC delegation in Nigeria led by Mr Yann Bonzon at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.…
The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 General Election, Atiku Abubakar has slapped President Bola Tinubu for travelling abroad amid rising cases of insecurity in the country. Atiku slapped Tinubu in his recent submission posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. The former Vice President accused President Bola Tinubu of fiddling away in France while Nigeria drowns in the ocean of insecurity. Atiku said if the presidential shoes are too big for the president he should step aside, adding that it was hard to imagine that the commander-in-chief is on private visit…
The Governor of River state, Sim Fubara said he has surrendered to God amidst the lingering crisis in the state. All is not well between Fubara and his political ally, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State said he has surrendered his situation to God. Fubara expressed hope that God will solve the situation in a way that will shock the world. The governor and his predecessor have been parallel over who controls the political structure and resources in the state. Their rift pulled the attention of President Bola Tinubu who…
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Saturday attacked some communities in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State killing eight people, while scores of villagers are said to be missing. Residents of the affected communities, such as Ogwumogbo, Ikpele and Ejima, were reported to have fled their villages for safety. Agatu communities have consistently witnessed armed herders attacks in the past two weeks with troops and civilians killed. In the first attack, which happened on January 18, 2024, five people, including three soldiers, were ambushed and killed. Barely five days after, a former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism,…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General, Taoreed Lagbaja has charged troops of the 3 Division Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force Operation Safe Haven to go hard on all criminal elements and terrorists’ disturbing the peace of Plateau state. Lagbaja charged the troops to adopt more aggressive posture and decisively stamp out terrorists causing mayhem in Plateau and contiguous states. Lagbaja gave the charge on Saturday 27 January 2024, while addressing troops during an operational tour to Plateau, following a recent disruption of peace in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to the Army Chief,…
…urges against spreading inflammatory remarks The valiant efforts of the Nigerian military, particularly the forces operating under the Operation Safe Haven, have been hailed for their swift response to forestall further loss of lives and destruction of properties in the aftermath of the regrettable sectarian clash that unfolded in Mangu Plateau State. In a telephone interview with our correspondent, Reverend Samuel Chukwuma of the Lighthouse of All Nation Assembly, expressed his expressed his admiration for the crisis management tactics demonstrated by the troops of the Special Task Force, whose timely intervention substantially curb for the casualties within the…