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Naira Gains Ground Against Dollar, Ends Week Stronger

The Naira continued its steady rise against the U.S. Dollar this week, ending Friday on a strong note at ₦1,580.44 in the official foreign exchange market. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Naira appreciated by ₦4.51k on Friday alone. This shows a 0.28% increase compared to Thursday’s closing rate of […]

NDDC Empowers Niger Delta Students Through Regional Quiz Competition

In a move to inspire academic excellence and strengthen education in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has kicked off its 2025 Regional Quiz Competition for secondary schools across the region’s nine states. The competition brings together six schools from each state, with two students representing each institution. It is part of […]

El-Rufai’s Son Breaks Ranks, Backs Tinubu for 2027 Despite Father’s SDP Defection

Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and current lawmaker representing Kaduna North, has publicly declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid—despite his father’s recent defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Bello made his position clear at the APC National Summit in Abuja, where Tinubu was officially endorsed as […]

2027: I Won’t Step Down for Atiku – Adebayo Declares

Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has stated unequivocally that he will not step down for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television Wednesday night, Adebayo addressed recent speculations suggesting that Atiku may be eyeing the SDP as […]

New Opposition Front Emerges as Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai Align Under ADC

In a groundbreaking political shift, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Labour Party presidential flagbearer Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai have reportedly joined forces, adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official vehicle for their united opposition front. Sources close to the development confirmed to FirstTVOnline.com that the decision was sealed […]

EFCC Confirms Arrest of Martins Vincent Otse Over Alleged Financial Crimes

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that Martins Vincent Otse was invited for questioning following a series of petitions accusing him of various financial crimes. Despite multiple invitations sent through his known addresses and communication channels, Otse failed to honour them. According to the Commission, the petitions involve serious allegations of […]