Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian naira has continued its downward trend against the US dollar, depreciating for the third consecutive time at the foreign exchange market. According to data from FMDQ, the naira dropped to N1,541.70 per dollar on Wednesday, down from N1,537.03 on Tuesday. This represents a decline of N4.67 on the official…
A recent study has found that loneliness and social isolation may have direct biological effects that contribute to serious health problems, including cardiovascular disease and premature death. Researchers analysed data from over 40,000 participants in the UK Biobank, identifying key proteins associated with these social conditions. “We’ve never understood why loneliness affects health, but our…
Heavy shooting of gunfire erupted around the presidential palace Chad’s capital, N’Djamena on Wednesday for about 30 minutes, local sources said. But officials at the General Staff of the Chadian Armed Forces told the Alwihda Info news website that the situation was now under control. “Situation under control”, says official, adding, “It’s an attempt at…
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani says telecom tariffs will soon increase but not by 100 per cent. Rising from a stakeholders’ meeting with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on Wednesday in Abuja, Tijani said consultations and engagements were ongoing. MNOs are proposing a 100 per cent increase in tariffs. According to…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano State is in mourning following the untimely death of Engr. Ahmad Ishaq Bunkure, the newly appointed Special Adviser on Works to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday in Egypt, just a day after his swearing-in. The devastating news was announced through a statement issued by…
Nigerian troops has successfully repelled an attack by ISWAP/BHT terrorists in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State. The skirmish left 34 terrorists dead and several weapons recovered. According to a statement signed by Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, the terrorists, riding motorcycles and gun trucks, attempted to surprise the…
In its continuing efforts to sweep the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, clean of corrupt tendencies,10 officers of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Commission, are being detained over investigation of some missing items involving them. The officers, who were arrested last week on the directives of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully reactivated a Dornier DO-228 aircraft that had been grounded for 23 years, highlighting the country’s growing capability in aviation maintenance and self-reliance. The milestone was announced on Wednesday in a statement by NAF spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, who described the achievement as a significant morale booster…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a historic move, the Grimaldi Group has introduced the first-ever direct shipping service from Shanghai to Lagos, revolutionizing maritime trade between Nigeria and China. This innovative initiative aims to tackle long-standing challenges faced by Nigerian importers, including delays and high logistics costs. According to Ascanio Russo, Managing Director of Grimaldi…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ogun State Police Command has expressed concerns over a significant surge in reports of missing persons across the state. According to Omolola Odutola, the Command’s spokesperson in a statement on Tuesday, the police have noticed an unprecedented rise in missing persons cases, affecting all age groups. “We encourage everyone to…
