Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 24, 2026
The Nigerian naira continues to trade within a relatively narrow band against the United States dollar across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, reflecting sustained demand pressures and cautious market sentiment.
Haske declares for 2027 Adamawa governorship race, unveils A.R.I.S.E agenda
Political observers believe his declaration signals a potentially competitive governorship race and reflects growing calls for generational leadership change in Adamawa.
Group commends military over rescue operations, terror crackdown nationwide
The group said the intervention demonstrated the military’s improved capacity to track and recover victims within a short period, even in difficult terrain.
2027: A’Ibom South constituents oppose senator’s re-election bid
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Eket Senatorial District have expressed opposition to moves to adopt Senator Ekong Sampson as a consensus candidate for the Senate seat ahead of the 2027 National Assembly primaries.
Haske unveils ADAMAWA First agenda ahead of 2027 Adamawa governorship race
The agenda will be officially presented on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Mahmud Ribadu Square, Jimeta-Yola, and is expected to outline Haske’s vision for governance, economic growth, and social development in the state.
NMA Lagos crisis: Secretary, others suspended over unconstitutional meeting
Crisis has erupted within the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Lagos State branch, following the suspension of its Secretary, Dr. Jimoh Hassan, and several members of the State Officers Committee over what the leadership described as an “unconstitutional gathering.”
Sledgehammer diplomacy and China’s soft touch, by Owei Lakemfa
Taiwan is a defined territory with claims to being a sovereign state. This is partly because powerful countries like the United States,US; Japan, New Zealand, Australia and the European Union member countries, maintain strong informal diplomatic and economic relations with it. Claiming to be the Republic of China, ROC, Taiwan is the world’s leading producer of […]
Free healthcare: Lagos LCDA enrols vulnerable residents
Residents of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State’s Mushin Local Government Area have gained immensely from a free healthcare initiative targeting 1,000 vulnerable community members.
UK reiterates support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara
The United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, Ms. Yvette Cooper, has reaffirmed British support for the autonomy plan presented by Morocco as “the most credible, viable, and pragmatic basis for peace in the Sahara.” A statement by Morocco’ s foreign ministry on Thursday said the UK’s stance followed Cooper’s meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African […]
Defence Minister hails Eno over support for security agencies in A’Ibom
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, has commended Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, for his support to security agencies operating in the state.
Mustapha pledges continued service ahead of traditional title
Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, has reaffirmed his commitment to public service and community development ahead of a traditional title to be conferred on him.
