Dollar Sells for ₦1,500 in Lagos Black Market
The black market, also known as the parallel market or Aboki FX, has pegged the dollar at ₦1,500 for sales and ₦1,485 for purchases in Lagos as of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC) outlets. The parallel market rate provides an alternative for individuals
Nigeria Eyes Morocco Semi, Prepares for Penalties
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that Nigeria could be taken all the way to penalties when they face hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals. Only one match at the tournament has so far been decided from the spot the last-16 tie between Mali
Simi Celebrates 7th Wedding Anniversary with Adekunle Gold
Nigerian singer Simi has marked her seventh wedding anniversary with fellow music star Adekunle Gold, taking to Instagram to share an emotional and heartfelt message reflecting on their journey together. The singer used the milestone as an opportunity to express gratitude for the love, understanding, and peace that have defined
Airstrikes Kill Dozens of ISWAP Fighters in NE Nigeria
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised dozens of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during coordinated air interdiction missions carried out across parts of Borno and Yobe states, including the notorious Timbuktu Triangle. Security expert Zagazola Makama disclosed that the successful operations followed actionable intelligence obtained
Osun Govt Faults Police Over Arrest Handling
The Osun State Government has criticised the state Police Command over what it described as the unprofessional and inconsistent handling of recent arrests, raising concerns over due process and transparency. The government’s position was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
World Bank Sees Nigeria Growing 4.4% in 2026, 2027
The World Bank has projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 4.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027, describing the outlook as the country’s fastest growth rate in more than a decade. The projection is contained in the Global Economic Prospects report released by the Bretton Woods institution in
JOHESU Maintains Strike Despite ‘No Work, No Pay’ Order
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has insisted that its ongoing indefinite national strike will continue, despite the Federal Government’s decision to enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against its members. The union made its position known in a memo signed by its
Kwankwaso Denies Backing Kano Governor’s Alleged Defection
The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has firmly denied reports claiming that he has endorsed the rumoured defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speculation over Governor Yusuf’s possible switch from the NNPP to the ruling
Ned Nwoko Linked to Arrest of Regina Daniels’ Friend
Nigerian billionaire and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, has reportedly been linked to the arrest of Ann, a close friend of his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, following a police operation in Lagos State on Monday. Ann was arrested by officers of the Nigeria Police Force from the Ajah Division, sparking
Mbah Defends South East Shift to APC, Endorses Tinubu
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has defended the growing political realignment of the South East toward the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the movement as a pragmatic decision driven by the region’s development interests and alignment with the Federal Government. Mbah also justified the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed