Again, CBN Adjusts Exchange Rate to N1,413.62/$1

Amid stakeholders’ rejection of the N1,356.883 exchange rate, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday readjusted the exchange rate on the Customs platform to N1,413.62/$1. This review of the exchange rate came less than 24 hours after the CBN increased the exchange rate from N951.941/$1 in December to N1,356.883/$1 on Friday, February 2nd, 2023. It could be recalled that …

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Court Jails Actress Six Months for Spraying, Stepping on New Naira Notes

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, February 1, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, an actress, to six months imprisonment for spraying and stepping on the new Naira notes at a social event in Lagos. She was first arraigned on February 13, 2023, by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic …

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Presidency knocks Atiku over ‘reckless’ comments on state of the nation

The Presidency has berated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for what he termed his ‘reckless’ comments on the current state of the nation. A statement signed by Bayo Onanuga,Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy reads: “Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s statement accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of fiddling amidst some security and economic challenges is to say the least, …

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NDLEA Arrests Brazil Returnee With Cocaine, Declares Ex-Beauty Queen Wanted

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have apprehended Udechukwu Ekene Theophilus, a Brazil returnee, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Udechukwu ingested 60 wraps of cocaine, totaling 1.279 kilograms, on a flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil. This was made known in a statement signed by the Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, and posted on the agency …

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I’m so sorry – Ayra Starr apologize to King Sunny Ade over greeting mishap

Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has apologized to music icon Sunny Ade for allegedly “disrespecting” him at the Afrozons-Heineken Pre-Grammy party in Lagos. In the viral video, the 21-year-old was seen greeting Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu and shaking hands with Sunny Ade, an act which many considered “disrespectful and inappropriate.” This stirred a lot of reactions as some Nigerians dragged …

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The best team and perfect combo for your events

Parties and events of all sorts are integral parts of our social life, be it weddings, birthdays, housewarmings, anniversaries, burials, AGMs and concerts. Meanwhile, what makes any event thick include coordination, good music, welfare of guests and security. If these areas are not handled by seasoned professionals, such an event would be considered a flop, irrespective of the amount of …

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Mr Ibu’s son, daughter ‘arrested’ over N55m donations to ailing actor

The Nigerian Police, through its Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCID), Alagbon, in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has disclosed the arrest of Oyeabuchi Daniel Okafor and Jasmine Chioma Okekeagwu for conspiring and defrauding Mr John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu of the sum of N55 million. The FCID in a press release on Thursday, disclosed that the department …

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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Anambra Gov. Obiano for Alleged N4bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 arraigned a former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano before Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. He was arraigned on nine-count charges bordering on money laundering, diversion of funds, stealing and corruption to the tune of N4billion. Count one of the charge reads: …

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It’s Time To Answer God’s Call -Yul Edochie Launches Online Ministry

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, said he has embraced God’s calling to actively participate in His work and share His gospel. The actor, who had teased a surprise earlier, has launched a Christian programme on YouTube named True Salvation Ministry, where he will deliver sermons. Earlier in the day, Yul Edochie hinted at a significant life announcement on Instagram.He wrote, “I’m …

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