Author: statereporter
The Nigerian currency, the naira, experienced an appreciation against the United States Dollar in the foreign exchange market, coinciding with an increase in FX transaction turnover. According to data from the FMDQ, the naira appreciated by ₦2.33, reaching ₦1594.27 per dollar on Tuesday, compared to ₦1596.60 on Monday. In the black market, the naira remained unchanged at ₦1620 per dollar on Tuesday, consistent with the previous day’s rate. This development occurred as foreign exchange transaction turnover rose to $156.94 million on Tuesday, up from $102.93 million on Monday. Additionally, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised the Standing Lending Facility…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled a 23-man squad for the Super Eagles’ upcoming 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. These matches will mark the first official engagement for Bruno Labbadia, the newly appointed head coach of the Super Eagles. The German tactician, who recently took charge of the team, has made notable inclusions in his squad selection. Among the headline call-ups are star striker Victor Osimhen and seasoned defender William Troost-Ekong. Both players last represented Nigeria in the AFCON final held in Côte d’Ivoire earlier this year. Osimhen’s return comes after…
The United Kingdom (UK), last Friday, August 23, 2024, increased the number of organisations licensed to sponsor workers on the worker and temporary worker immigration routes. State reporters understand that the list has 119,195 approved companies. Interested Nigerians are advised to visit the listed company’s website and search for available vacancies. A breakdown shows that the approved companies are in technology, commerce, education, media and advertisement, and engineering sectors, among others. According to the UK government, a Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK for an eligible job with an approved employer. The UK…
The removal of former Director-General of Department of State Services (DSS) Yusuf Bichi, has continued to generate reactions and rejoicing from staff and other Nigerians including Omoyele Sowore, Austin Okai and Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor. State reporters informed that staff of DSS were seen on viral video celebrating the removal of Bichi by President Bola Tinubu, on Monday. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Austin Okai; former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore; and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader’s attorney, Aloy Ejimakor have also joined the staff of DSS…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, said the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards to new applicants across Edo State local government areas will commence today. The commission, while urging the applicants to come for their cards, noted that it would not release them to third parties. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement, said the distribution at the ward level had been concluded with 125,928 PVCs collected within five days. He said the figure represented 68.3 per cent of the 184,438 new cards issued during the recent Continuous Voter Registration…
Sixteen persons have been burnt to death in an auto crash at Ajue community, along the Ore-Ondo highway, Ondo state. Three other persons were seriously injured while two others reportedly escaped unhurt. Reports had it that the victims were burnt beyond recognition when the two vehicles involved, a Toyota Bus and a truck, went up in flames at around 8pm. According to eyewitness, a dangerous overtaking by one of the drivers led to a head on collision that resulted in the two vehicles bursting into flames. The source alleged that one of the drivers might have kept fuel in his…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested two young ladies for allegedly selling illicit drugs online in Edo State. NDLEA’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, August 25, identified the suspects as Martha Owotorofa, 26, and Odion Uzordinma, 21. According to the statement, while Martha was nabbed at Kada Plaza, Benin city with quantities of Canadian Loud, Odion was arrested at Ugbowo area of the city with 30 cups of cookies and 17 slices of cake, all laced with illicit substances.
Nollywood actress and producer, Adanma Luke, has issued a heartfelt plea for forgiveness from Nigerians following the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of actor John Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope, and four other crew members during the production of her movie. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, Luke, who produced the movie titled The Other Side of Life, revealed that she has been battling depression since the incident occurred in April. The actress expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and acknowledged the heavy criticism she has faced online. “I’m just here to say…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment was confirmed in the early hours of Tuesday by NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi. “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect,” he said.
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