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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 […]

FCT High Courts Grant Leave to Serve Senate Leaders in Rights Violation, Defamation Cases Filed by Senator Natasha

Two separate High Courts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have issued rulings in ongoing legal matters involving the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. These developments are tied to cases brought forward by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. In one of […]

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 […]

Nigeria Marks 26 Years of Unbroken Democracy as FG Declares June

In a move that underscores the significance of Nigeria’s democratic evolution, the Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Democracy Day. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement disseminated through the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. The annual […]

BREAKING NEWS: Remo Stars Crowned 2024/25 NPFL Champions

The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season has come to an end as the champions have been determined – congratulations to Remo Stars for claiming the title. The team of Daniel Ogunmodede secured their first NPFL championship after defeating Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Sunday. In the 84th […]

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 […]

FG Orders Probe Into Alleged Neglect of Accident Victims at FMC Abuja

The Federal Government has launched an investigation into a viral video that allegedly shows road accident victims being neglected at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Jabi, Abuja. The video, which circulated widely on social media over the weekend, shows injured victims—some in severe condition—reportedly left without attention outside the hospital’s emergency unit. According to […]

Wike Blows Hot: Alleges Betrayal in PDP, Withdraws from Peace Agreements

The lingering crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has officially withdrawn from all reconciliatory agreements previously reached with party stakeholders, citing serial betrayal and disregard for key resolutions. In a statement personally signed by the former Rivers State […]