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08/10/2026

Naira Among Africa’s Most Resilient Currencies In 2026

Naira Among Africa’s Most Resilient Currencies In 2026 Naira’s maximum depreciation between March and June was 2.6 percent, compared with 10 percent for Ghana’s cedi. Only 10 of 22 African currencies tracked by the World Bank remained weaker than their end-February positions by August. Higher oil prices and stronger foreign exchange inflows helped shield Nigeria from some of the currency pressures experienced by other African economies....

Naira Among Africa’s Most Resilient Currencies In 2026 Naira’s maximum depreciation between March and June was 2.6 percent, compared with 10 percent for Ghana’s cedi. Only 10 of 22 African currencies tracked by the World Bank remained weaker than their end-February positions by August. Higher ...

08/10/2026

Another Bauchi lawmaker withdraws from 2027 race

Another Bauchi lawmaker withdraws from 2027 race Yusuf Abdullahi Itas, a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Itas/Gadau State Constituency, has withdrawn from the 2027 general election.Itas, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), announced his decision in a letter dated October 5, 2026, addressed to the party’s state chairman. In the letter titled, “Withdrawal of Candidature for the Itas/Gadau State Constituency Seat in the Bauchi State House of Assembly,” the lawmaker formally informed the party that he would no longer contest the seat in the 2027 election....

08/10/2026

Whole Country Wiped Out – Trump Predicts Rapid End To Potential Iran War

Whole Country Wiped Out – Trump Predicts Rapid End To Potential Iran War Trump says the Iran war will end “very quickly”, claiming the “whole country” has been wiped out. The US President predicts oil prices will “come tumbling down” once the conflict ends. Iran rejects Trump’s claims, insisting its government remains stable and capable of defending the country. Vance says Iran must make major nuclear concessions before Washington will agree to end the war....

Whole Country Wiped Out – Trump Predicts Rapid End To Potential Iran War Trump says the Iran war will end “very quickly”, claiming the “whole country” has been wiped out. The US President predicts oil prices will “come tumbling down” once the conflict ends. Iran rejects Trump’s claim...

08/10/2026

Emefiele Not Signatory To Withdrawal Of ₦124.86bn From FG’s Account – Witness Tells Court

Emefiele Not Signatory To Withdrawal Of ₦124.86bn From FG’s Account – Witness Tells Court A Director in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Dr Ali Mohammed, has told the FCT High Court in Abuja that former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele was not a signatory to the Federal Government’s Consolidated Revenue Account from which ₦124.86 billion was withdrawn. Mohammed said official correspondence between the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation did not identify Emefiele as having authorised or directed the withdrawal of the funds....

Emefiele Not Signatory To Withdrawal Of ₦124.86bn From FG’s Account – Witness Tells Court A Director in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Dr Ali Mohammed, has told the FCT High Court in Abuja that former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele was not a signatory to the Federal Government’s Consolidated...

08/10/2026

Akwa Ibom Spends N4bn on Compensation for Acquisition of Land in One Year

Akwa Ibom Spends N4bn on Compensation for Acquisition of Land in One Year Akwa Ibom State Government says it has spent over N4 billion on compensation to host communities and property owners to resolve long-standing land acquisition issues across strategic project locations in the State over the last one year. The Commissioner for Lands and Town Planning, Ubong John Inyang stated this On Wednesday during the ongoing inter-ministerial briefing in Uyo....

08/10/2026

Ondo Traditional Ruler Shot Dead at Burial

Ondo Traditional Ruler Shot Dead at Burial Ondo Traditional Ruler Shot Dead at Burial A traditional ruler in Ayeka, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, High Chief Akinwalere Akinola, has been reportedly shot dead during the burial rites of a fellow traditional ruler. The incident occurred on Tuesday while traditional rulers and other members of the community were participating in the funeral ceremony....

Ondo Traditional Ruler Shot Dead at Burial Ondo Traditional Ruler Shot Dead at Burial A traditional ruler in Ayeka, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, High Chief Akinwalere Akinola, has been reportedly shot dead during the burial rites of a fellow traditional ruler. The incident occurred...

08/10/2026

Akwa Ibom Govt Calls for Access to Housing Finance

Akwa Ibom Govt Calls for Access to Housing Finance Akwa Ibom State government has called on mortgage institutions, developers and other stakeholders to improve access to housing finance in the state. In a ministerial press briefing in Uyo on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Housing, Henry Okon Archibong further called for a responsible private-sector participation that would expand the supply of affordable homes and curb the issue of housing deficit in the state....

Akwa Ibom Govt Calls for Access to Housing Finance Akwa Ibom State government has called on mortgage institutions, developers and other stakeholders to improve access to housing finance in the state. In a ministerial press briefing in Uyo on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Housing, Henry Okon Archibon...

07/10/2026

2027: Jonathan, Ganduje meet in Abuja

2027: Jonathan, Ganduje meet in Abuja Former President Goodluck Jonathan received former Kano governor and ex-APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, at his residence in Abuja. Ganduje paid a courtesy visit to Jonathan, with a video of the meeting shared online on Wednesday. The meeting comes amid political moves ahead of the 2027 elections. Days ago, Jonathan expressed confidence in APC candidates contesting the Bayelsa East election ahead of the 2027 polls....

07/10/2026

NPFL: Shooting Stars fans call for Yusuf’s sack after Kano Pillars draw

NPFL: Shooting Stars fans call for Yusuf's sack after Kano Pillars draw Shooting Stars fans have called for the dismissal of their head coach, Salisu Yusuf, after another disappointing result, DAILY POST reports. The Oluyole Warriors were held to a goalless draw by Kano Pillars in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 3 encounter in Ibadan. The Ibadan club has now recorded just one win from their last six league matches....

07/10/2026

2027: Bwala dismisses Amaechi’s claim Tinubu’s policies killed his mother

2027: Bwala dismisses Amaechi’s claim Tinubu’s policies killed his mother President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, on Wednesday, dismissed the claim by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, that the President’s economic policies killed his mother. Bwala described Amaechi’s claim that Tinubu’s economic policies were responsible for his mother’s death as false....