Renowned business tycoon Aminu Dantata dies at 94
Dantata, granduncle to Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, was the son of Alhassan Dantata, regarded as the first Nigerian millionaire.
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Here is a summary of Nigerian news this morning, 28 JUNE 2025
Summary of Nigerian News
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 28th June 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1570 and sell at ₦1580 on Friday 27th June, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Health or politics? Inside Ganduje’s sudden exit as APC chairman
APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has resigned, citing health reasons—but insiders say political calculations, including 2027 VP zoning and a rumored ambassadorial appointment, played a bigger role.
Texas man born on U.S. Army base abroad is deported to a country he’s never been to and left stateless
A Texas man has been deported to Jamaica—a country he’s never visited—despite being born on a U.S. Army base in Germany.
Trump moves to deport over half a million Haitians…
More than 500,000 Haitians in America may be deported after Trump ends protected status
Kenya Court: Kanu’s transfer to Nigeria violated law, government must pay damages
“ This verdict places a permanent and indelible legal stain on the records of former presidents Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, ‘Muhammadu Buhari’ of Nigeria and former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, and their accomplices
Nigerians earning below N250,000 monthly exempted from tax — Oyedele
He stated that households earning N250,000 or less per month are now classified as poor. He said, “This tax law will not give you cash in your pocket, but at least it won’t take your cash away if you are poor.”
List: Nigeria’s most-visited sites—May 2025 web traffic report
Nigerians flocked to these websites most in May 2025 – see full ranking
Detained Abuja pastor Amos Isah accused of spiritual manipulation and seduction by former church protocol officer
Pastor Amos Isah, founder of Prophetic Victory Voice of Fire Ministry, is detained by the FCID on allegations of rape and spiritual manipulation