Naira Weakens Amid Dollar Demand Pressure
The naira fell to ₦1,456.72/$ at the official market last week and ₦1,470–₦1,475/$ in the parallel market due to strong dollar demand, despite CBN interventions. External reserves rose slightly to $44.19bn, supporting some stability. Analysts expect cautious trading ahead, with intermittent pressure likely unless inflows improve. READ ANOTHER STORY –https://classic97.net/messi-leads-miami-past-cincinnati/
Messi Shines as Rout Cincinnati
Lionel Messi scored and assisted three goals in Inter Miami’s 4–0 win over FC Cincinnati, sending them to the Eastern Conference championship next Saturday. Tadeo Allende struck twice and Mateo Silvetti added another in a dominant display. Miami will host New York City FC, who beat Philadelphia 1–0. Coach Javier Mascherano praised Messi and the […]
Tinubu Pulls Police From VIPs
President Bola Tinubu has directed that police officers attached to VIPs be withdrawn and reassigned to core policing duties nationwide. He said many communities lack adequate police presence and need strengthened security. VIP protection will now be handled by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The president also approved the recruitment of 30,000 new […]
Nigeria’s Unfair Justice Exposed, Analyst Says
Lawyer and political analyst Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo says Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence exposes Nigeria’s deeply uneven justice system—one that swiftly punishes some citizens while protecting others accused of worse offences. He argues that while Kanu has been arrested, detained, tried, and convicted, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi—who openly engages with armed bandits, defends their actions, and speaks […]
Nigeria Moves Up to 38th in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria has moved up three spots to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, following a 4–1 win over Gabon and a 1–1 draw with DR Congo, which ended in a penalty loss. Despite missing out on the 2026 World Cup, these results helped push the Super Eagles ahead. With 1,502.46 points, Nigeria sits […]
Senator Confident Kebbi Schoolgirls Will Be Rescued Soon
Senator Garba Maidoki, representing Kebbi South, expressed confidence that the abducted schoolgirls will soon be rescued. Speaking on Channels Television, he confirmed that the girls are still within Kebbi South and assured the public they would return in one to two days. Describing the kidnapping as the most unfortunate week of his life, Maidoki vowed […]
Mr Jollof Apologizes After In-Flight Clash with VeryDarkMan
Nigerian comedian Mr Jollof has addressed his in-flight confrontation with social media figure VeryDarkMan, saying he acted only in self-defense. In an Instagram video, he apologized to passengers, aviation authorities and United Nigeria Airlines for the disruption, adding that the incident would not happen again. He also expressed regret to his family, calling the clash […]
U.S. Lawmaker Criticized Over Kebbi Abduction Remarks
U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore condemned the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, urging prayers for the victims and the slain vice principal. He described the attack as occurring in a “Christian enclave,” prompting swift correction from former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad, who said the community and victims are Muslim. […]
Tinubu Renews Marwa’s NDLEA Term Until 2031
President Bola Tinubu has renewed Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa’s (rtd) appointment as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for another five-year term, keeping him at the helm until 2031. Marwa was first appointed in 2021 and previously chaired the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse. Marwa brings decades of military […]
PDP Confirms Ibadan as Venue for Crucial Elective Convention
The Adamawa State governor, who chairs the PDP convention planning committee, confirmed that the party will hold its elective convention in Ibadan. He made the announcement following a stakeholders’ meeting at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro. The meeting was attended by key party leaders, including governors, the national chairman, former Senate president, and other […]
