Author: Damilare Okunola

The naira on Wednesday depreciated against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at N446. The figure represents an appreciation of 0.11 per cent compared with N445.50 to the dollar it exchanged on Tuesday. The open indicative rate closed at N444.17 to the dollar on Wednesday. An exchange rate of N447 to the dollar was the highest rate recorded within the day’s trading before it settled at N446. The naira sold for as low as 439.03 to the dollar within the day’s trading. A total of 145.89 million dollars was traded in foreign exchange at the official Investors…

Japan came from a goal down to win 2-1 against Germany, one of the Qatar 2022 World Cup favourites, in an exciting match on Wednesday afternoon. Ilkay Gundogan had put the Germans ahead via a penalty in the first half, and the 2014 winner could have been up by two or more goals if not for wasted chances. The Japanese side resumed the second half a much better team as Coach Moriyasu made a tactical substitution. He replaced Nagatomo with Tomiyasu at the start of the second half, and that decision was key to the Asian country’s victory over the…

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Lauretta Onochie as chairman of the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Buhari, in a letter, to Senate President Ahmad Lawan, also announced the nomination of 15 others as NDDC board members. The President requested the Senate confirm Onochie and other nominees of the NDDC board. Onochie is currently the Special Adviser on Social Media to the President. Details later.

Voiceofnaija.ng has sighted the newly-designed naira notes being produced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). President Muhammadu Buhari launched the new designs on Wednesday, 23 November, 2022, in Abuja, and the new designs have now hit the internet. An Abuja Bureau Chief of Nigerian Tribune Newspaper, Dr. Leon Usigbe, first shared images of the new designs on his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday morning. Another Twitter user also shared an image of the design, describing the design as a filter used to remint the naira as against a totally new design. The Official Twitter handle of the Federal Government…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Reports from England have it that Superstar player, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been axed by Manchester United. This development is not unprecedented, after the Portugal captain’s uncensored interview with media personality, Piers Morgan, broke the internet a few days ago. The Manchester-based club has now issued an official statement on the circumstances following the fate of the former Real Madrid star player. “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect. “The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances,…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has flagged off the senatorial campaign of the party in Cross River North. The Senatorial Candidate of the party in Cross River North, Carolyn Williams Okem, took Kwankwaso to Ogoja. Okem was reported to be the first politician to bring a presidential candidate of any party to the zone. The party senatorial candidate who is fondly called, Lily Grace, plans to trigger gender-specific policies that will improve the well-being of women and children. It was disclosed during her campaign that she is…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has condemned the the ban on alcohol at Qatar’s World Cup stadiums. He described it as unnecessary, saying it was important to consider the needs of soccer fans. The Senator representing Abia North at the National Assembly expressed this feeling on his Facebook page. Kalu said: “Qatar should consider the impact this ban will have upon those who follow soccer with great passion. “Soccer is secular. It knows no religion, culture or tribe. “The visiting fans will be disappointed that they can’t watch the beautiful…

The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, was present at the commissioning the newly renovated Peoples Democratic Institute, PDI in Abuja on Friday. According to Atiku, the PDI has the capacity to transform the country’s democratic institutions for economic growth and prosperity. The former Vice President of Nigeria, said the Institute was conceived and nurtured by him years ago to serve as a training and research centre on democracy, leadership and good governance. “Earlier today, I led other senior members of our great party, the PDP, to commission the Peoples Democratic Institute. It’s a development that…

PORT-HARCORT, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has delivered a honest opinion about the personality of Peter Obi and his ambition. Wike, while playing host to the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, noted that his guest is such a humble individual. The statement drew a loud cheer from the crowd at the venue of the inauguration of the Nkpolu-Oroworukwo flyover bridge in Rivers State. The Rivers Governor, however, clarified that his admission of Obi’s humility does not automatically mean he believes the former Anambra State Governor will be the one…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The stage is now set for the seventh edition of the Lagos Women Run; an annual 10km race eagerly anticipated on the country’s sports calendar. According to the organizers, over 25,000 participants (the highest ever in the race’s history) have entered for the 2022 edition. This year’s Lagos Women Run is scheduled to take off at the Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS and it will end at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena formerly known as Onikan Stadium. While expressing delight at the unprecedented number of participants, Tayo Popoola, coordinator for the Lagos Women Run, said Saturday’s…