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ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The plight of the Naira reached new depths on Tuesday, experiencing a 42 per cent crash against the US dollar within two days in the foreign exchange market. According to data from FMDQ, the Naira further plummeted to an unprecedented low of N1,482.57 per US Dollar on Tuesday, marking a 9 per cent or 133.94 loss compared to the previous day’s closing rate of N1,348.63. This latest depreciation follows a series of declines, with the Naira breaching the N1,000 per US dollar threshold on multiple occasions. Notably, on Monday, 29 January, this year, and in…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Kaduna State Government has raised an alarm, indicating that over five million people in the state are at risk of contracting River Blindness, lymphatic filariasis, bilharziasis, and intestinal worms. Hajiya Umma K. Ahmad, the State Commissioner for Health, made this revelation during a press conference held at the health ministry in Kaduna on Tuesday, as part of the commemoration of the 2024 World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD). Despite the significant risk, Hajiya Umma K. Ahmad assured the public that the State government has been actively collaborating with relevant stakeholders, particularly Non-Governmental Development Organizations such…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has called on President Bola Tinubu to demand greater performance and accountability from the Service Chiefs in addressing the prevailing insecurity in the country. Abbas made this appeal during the opening speech at the plenary on Tuesday as the House resumed from the Christmas and New Year holidays. Expressing concern over the persistent insecurity gripping the nation, Abbas emphasized the need for new and contemporary strategies to combat the challenges effectively. He acknowledged President Tinubu’s recent interventions and directives, commending his exemplary leadership and proactive…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped an undisclosed number of school children in Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The incident involved students from Apostolic Faith School who were allegedly abducted on Monday while traveling from Emure Ekiti to Eporo Ekiti on their school bus. According to Ekititrends, the gunmen abducted six pupils, three teachers, and the bus driver of the private school during their return from Eporo-Ekiti on Monday night. In response to the incident, Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, assured the citizens that efforts are underway to rescue the abducted children and teachers.…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom is extending an invitation to interested Nigerians to apply for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship, valued at £30,357. As detailed on the university’s website, the scholarship comprises a tuition waiver of £21,200 (equivalent to ₦24.2 million) and a stipend of £9,157 (approximately ₦10.4 million). The application deadline for this scholarship opportunity is 19 April. Nigeria is among the eligible countries listed for this scholarship, reflecting a new opportunity for Nigerian students aspiring to study abroad at the University of East Anglia. The scholarship is limited…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has awarded scholarships to 12 Nigerian lecturers from its beneficiary institutions to undertake various PhD studies in science-related disciplines in France. The Executive Secretary, TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at a pre-departure briefing for the scholars in Abuja. Echono said that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Campus France in August 2023 which gave birth to the first set of scholars leaving the country to pursue academic programmes in various fields of study. The TETfund boss disclosed that the sum of N63,457,600.40 or 77,862.16 euro was approved…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A 37-year-old guard at Prestige International College, Danmusa Steet, Gadon Kaya, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State, Nuradeen Shehu, has reportedly died by suicide. The Commissioner of Police, Hussaini Gumel, told reporters on the telephone on Tuesday that the incident occurred inside one of the classrooms of the college. He said on 28 January at about 10:30 a.m., Abdullahi Abdulsalam of Rijiyar Zaki brought a report that one Nuradeen Shehu, a guard at the college, was found motionless after he hanged himself with rope in a classroom. READ ALSO: Benue-based 72-Year-Old Retired Soldier Hangs…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Imo State Police Command has discovered two decomposed bodies in a forest located between Ihiagwa, Abu, and Obinze community in Owerri West Local Government Area. The bodies are believed to be victims of suspected abductions who were allegedly killed by kidnappers and criminals. Imo State Commissioner of Police, Danjuma Aboki, led a team of police officers, local hunters, vigilantes, and journalists to the bush where the bodies were found. The operation, conducted by the Imo State Police Command Special Tactical Unit, resulted in the arrest of five suspected kidnappers identified as Muazu Awuta, Abdullahi…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, says no amount of threat will deter party members from rescuing Nigeria from the hands of dangerous individuals. Abure stated this during an ongoing press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. READ ALSO: ‘Wake Up From Your Bed’ – Peter Obi Berates Tinubu Over Murder Of Ekiti Monarchs He however, alleged that his life has been under threat since the 2023 election. He said, “We have been faced with many challenges since the end of the 2023 election. “They have threatened my life. As a matter of…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Federal Road Safety Corps has arrested no fewer than 4,907 persons for 6,339 traffic offences during the just concluded “Operation Zero Tolerance” in the Federal Capital Territory. Operation Zero Tolerance occurred during the yuletide season between 15 December, 2023, to 15 January, 2024. The Sector Commander, Muta’a Chorrie, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. Chorrie said that non use of seat belt, use of phones while driving and over speeding were the major causes of accidents during the operation. He, however, said that the Corps…