Author: Vreporters
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BREAKING: 287 Abducted Kuriga Schoolchildren Released
Daily Trust The 287 abducted Kuriga schoolchildren in Kaduna State have been released by their abductors after about 16 days in captivity. The state governor, Senator Uba Sani, announced their release on his verified Facebook page in the early hours of Sunday. The governor did not go into details of their release, but commended President…
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DHQ Declares Factional IPOB Leader, Simon Ekpa, 96 Others Wanted for Terrorism
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Friday said it has declared 97 persons wanted for terrorism, violent extremism and secessionist threats against the state. Prominent among the wanted persons is the factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Simon Ekpa. Major Gen Edwaed Buba, Director, Defence Media Operations, confirmed the names and pictures…
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Naira Appreciates by 1.5% Against U.S. Dollar
The naira experienced a slight appreciation at the official market, trading at N1, 431.49 to a dollar on Friday. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ revealed that the naira strengthened by N21.79 or 1.5 per cent, compared to the previous day’s rate of N1,453.28 against the dollar. However, the total turnover decreased…
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40 died, over 100 injured in Moscow attack – Russia
No fewer than 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured in an attack Friday on a concert hall outside Moscow, Russia’s Federal Security Service said. “According to preliminary information, 40 people were killed, and more than 100 were injured as a result of a terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall,” the Interfax.…
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Russia, China Veto US Security Council Bid On Gaza ‘Ceasefire’
Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-led draft resolution at the Security Council on a ceasefire in Gaza, with Moscow accusing Washington of a “hypocritical spectacle” that does not pressure Israel. The United States, Israel’s main ally which has vetoed previous ceasefire calls, put forward the resolution which for the first time would have…
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Naira Depreciates at Parallel Market 24 Hours After Gain
Vanguard News The naira yesterday depreciated to N1,480 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,450 per dollar on Wednesday. But, the naira yesterday appreciated to N1,382.35 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,382.35 per dollar from N1,492.61 per…
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Flash: FG Arraigns Miyyeti Allah Leader in Abuja
Leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore group, Bello Bodejo has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly establishing and supporting unlawfully an ethnic militia group – Kungiya Zaman Lafiya. Bodejo was arraigned on Friday on a three-count charge filed by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF),…
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Fleeing Suspect Speaks in Viral Video On Death of Soldiers Killed in Delta
A young man has released a video claiming to be one of the killers of the 16 soldiers attacked in Okwuma community while on peacekeeping mission over a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba community in Bomadi and Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The young man, who did not mention his name…
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Naira Appreciates at Parallel Market Against Dollar
The naira yesterday appreciated to N1,450 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,580 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the naira yesterday appreciated to N1,492.61 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) exceeding the parallel market rate by N42.61. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,492.61…
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Why Ladies Who Gain Admission Into Our Varsity Graduated as Virgins – Nigerian Varsity Founder Boast
Funder of Madonna University, Nigeria, Rev Fr Emmanual Edeh, has boasted that ladies who gain admission into the university as virgins also graduate as virgins as a result of the high moral standard inculcated in them. According to a video posted by Channels Television on Wednesday, Edeh, who is also a professor, said Madonna University…