CCB to Nigerians: Report public servants living beyond their means
“If you suspect someone is living above their means, you don’t need their declaration. Report the person, and we will investigate.”
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UTME Resit: JAMB offers emergency counseling support centre for affected candidates
JAMB has unveiled a Candidate Counselling Emergency Support Centre for over 300,000 candidates retaking the 2025 UTME, offering help via its portal and hotline.
Concerns as foreign terrorists spill over into Nigeria amid Sahel unrest
“What has happened of recent is that there’s a global push by terrorists and jihadists all over the Sahel. That pressure is what actually came into Nigeria.”
Naira closes week strong at N1,598.72/$ amid gradual recovery
The local currency gained N0.60k against the dollar, representing a 0.03% appreciation compared to Thursday’s closing rate of N1,599.32.
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 17th May 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1622 and sell at ₦1635 on Friday 16th May, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Pope Leo XIV says family is rooted in union of man and woman, unborn has inherent dignity
In his first address to the Vatican diplomatic corps on Friday, Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed core Catholic teachings on marriage and the sanctity of life, declaring that “the family is founded on the stable union between a man and a woman.”
Immigrants may compete for US citizenship on Reality TV show, DHS reviews
The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing a proposal for a reality TV show where immigrants legally in the U.S. compete for citizenship through physical challenges.
Benue monarch urges herdsmen association MACBAN to expel ‘mad men’ killers from within
“If you come here and tell us a few criminal elements are spoiling the reputation of everyone, the first thing you must do is drive out the madmen among you,” he said.
Finland charges Simon Ekpa with terrorism, links him to Nigerian separatist activities
Finnish prosecutors have charged Simon Ekpa with inciting terrorism and participating in a terrorist group, in connection with his Biafra secession campaign.
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 16th May 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1625 and sell at ₦1630 on Thursday 15tth May, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).