Written by Naira Crashes by 13.3% as FX Reserves Record Second Outflow The naira, Nigerian local currency, crashed by about 13.3% day on day in the foreign exchange (FX) market on the obvious FX liquidity challenge that has persisted since last month. Yesterday, the naira gained sharply to settle at N1,173.88 per US dollar at the Nigerian […]
Nigerian Exchange Spikes by N246bn as Tier-1 Banks Rally The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) equities market capitalisation surged by N246 billion midweek as Tier-1 banks rally further. Transaction details from the local bourse showed that the All-Share Index, which opened at 98,383.04, gained 0.44 percent to close at 98,818.04. This increase contributed to the market capitalisation […]
Americans including Donald Trump have reacted after the former president was found guilty by a Manhattan jury on all 34 counts in the historic hush money criminal case against him, on Thursday, May 30. An angry-looking Trump, 77, addressed reporters moments after the jury, five women and seven men, delivered its decision.The real verdict will be … Continue reading “‘Congratulations to Donald Trump on winning the 2024 presidential election’ – See Reactions of Americans including Donald Trump after he’s found guilty of 34 felony counts (videos)”
Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be convicted on criminal charges.The real estate mogul, former US commander-in-chief and Republican party 2024 presidential nominee was found guilty on all counts on Thursday, May 30, by a jury of 12 citizens of Manhattan, New York in the unprecedented criminal prosecution of an ex-president. The … Continue reading “Donald Trump becomes the first former US president to be convicted of a criminal charges as jury finds him guilty on all charges”
Music executive, Bizzle Osikoya, has decried the rate at which Lagos residents rock fake designer pieces. In a post shared on X, Bizzle said the competition in Lagos is crazy’ as people now wear fake watches, carry fake bags, fake Cartier and others just to portray an image that they are not. Read his post below The post … Continue reading “”Nobody will beat you if you don’t have it – Music executive, Bizzle Osikoya, decries the rate at which Lagos ‘big boys and gals’ rock fake designer pieces”
Singer, Brymo Olawale has thrown his weight behind the Federal government’s decision to revert to the old National Anthem. In a post shared on Instagram, Brymo said he is very happy with the decision. He described President Tinubu as the Greatest of All Times, GOAT” of all Nigerian presidents. Read his post below The post I am very … Continue reading “I am very happy – Singer Brymo expresses joy over the return of the old National anthem”
A man has been stabbed by three suspects who were armed with machetes in New York Thursday afternoon, May 30.The New York Post shared photos of at least one suspect in handcuffs. The incident happened near the McDonald’s in Time Square.The man who was attacked was taken to an area hospital, where he is reportedly … Continue reading “1 injured in reported machete attack at Times Square McDonald’s”
Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe has been laid to rest. He was buried in Abuja on Wednesday, May 29. President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, shared photos of the late veteran actor Zulu Adigwes funeral on his Instagram page on Thursday, May 30. Nollywood stars like Zack Orji, Hanks Anuku, Empress Njamah, Benedict Johnson, … Continue reading “Actor Zulu Adigwe buried in Abuja (photos)”
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested one Yusuf Umar, for allegedly attempting to sell his 5-year-old daughter for N1.5m. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, who disclosed this on Thursday, May 30, 2024, said the suspect took the child away from her mother, his estranged wife, under the pretence that … Continue reading “Man arrested while attempting to sell his 5-year-old daughter for N1.5m in Bauchi”
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has accused his former coach Mikel Arteta of ‘putting a knife in his back’ amid their toxic fallout at Arsenal. The former captain had signed a new contract to stay at the Emirates for 18 months prior to his February 2022 exit but played his last match in red in December 2021 before being permanently dropped by Arteta. The … Continue reading “Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang breaks silence on his Arsenal exit, accuses manager Mikel Arteta of ‘putting a knife in his back’”