Naira closes at 418.33/dollar at investors and exporters window
The Naira exchanged at 418.33 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window on Wednesday, representing a 0.32 per cent depreciation, compared to 417 naira to the dollar recorded on Tuesday. The open indicative rate closed at 418.25 naira to the dollar on Wednesday. An exchange rate of 444 naira to the dollar was […]
Bandits kill newly elected LG councillor, two others, abduct several in Katsina
By Ogalah Ibrahim Gunmen suspected to be terrorrists have reportedly killed one of the newly elected local government councillors and two other residents within Malumfashi – Kafur LGA axis of Katsina State early hours of Wednesday morning. Magaji Nasir, the newly elected councillor, sprayed with bullets in the attack was rushed to the Malumfashi General […]
Taraba Blast: Death toll rises to 6, as Police dispatch anti-bomb squad
By Femi Bolaji, Jalingo Casualty figures from Tuesday evening’s explosion at a local beer spot in Iware, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State has risen to six. Vangurad, on Wednesday, visited Angwan Mashaya in Angwan Kassa, the community where the attacker detonated the explosive. The Mai-Angwan of the Community, Martins Lauje who spoke to […]
APC nomination forms: Youth leader lauds Gov Bello over 50% discount for aspirants below 40yrs
A youth leader, Hon. Sadiq Fakai has commended the All Progressives Congress, APC presidential hopeful and Governor of Kogi State, Mr Yahaya Bello, for influencing the reduction in the cost of the party’s nomination forms for young aspirants from 40 years below.
Russian & Belarusian players banned from Wimbledon 2022
Players from Russia and Belarus will not compete at this year’s Wimbledon as a result of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Daniil Medvedev of Russia and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus who occupy the second spot (men) and fourth spot (women) respectively in World Tennis Rankings are the highest-ranked players affected. The All England Lawn Tennis […]
Taraba Explosion: All I heard was ‘thunder’, then I blacked out — Bar owner
By Femi Bolaji, Jalingo The owner of the local beer bar rocked by an explosion in Angwan Kasaa community of Iware, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State, has said all she heard was a sound like thunder before she blacked out. Vanguard reported that an explosion wreaked havoc in Taraba State on Tuesday evening. […]
