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Naira slides to N1,416.57 to the dollar at official market

The naira on Tuesday depreciated at the official market, trading at N1,416.57 to the dollar. Data from the official trading…

Nigeria, others to face food insecurity, IRC says

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is extremely concerned about escalating food and nutrition insecurity in West and Central African countries.…

Maradona’s ‘stolen’ Golden Ball to be auctioned off in France

Diego Maradona’s “stolen” Golden Ball trophy, awarded for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup, has been…

Miss USA resigns title on mental health grounds

Reigning Miss USA Noelia Voigt has resigned her title, citing mental health reasons. Ms Voigt, who won the annual competition…

TikTok moves to block US law that could ban app

TikTok has filed a lawsuit aiming to block a US law that would ban the video app in the country…

Police overpower two kidnappers in Ogun, hunt for four gang members

The Ogun State Police Command said it has overpowered two kidnappers in the state while concerted effort is ongoing to…

I’m committed to welfare of Nigerian Army personnel and their families — COAS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has reiterated his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of…

Green Wall agency produces 45.3m tree seedlings for afforestation

The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), says it has produced 45 million assorted tree seedlings for its…

Court jails fake American, two others in Kaduna

Justice A.A Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced a fake American, Stephen…

Court jails 41 internet fraudsters in Anambra

A Federal High Court sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State, and presided over by Justices S. M Shuaibu and Hauwa Inuwa…