Dollar to Naira exchange rate today

The Nigerian Naira began the new trading week on Monday, April 13, 2026, with minor fluctuations against the United States Dollar across the official and informal markets.     In…

US Politician Eric Swalwell ends bid for California Governor after several sexual misconduct allegations

US House of Representative member, Eric Swalwell announced the suspension of his campaign for California governor on Sunday following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations.     The withdrawal follows…

Hungary’s Viktor Orban concedes defeat after 16 years in power

Viktor Orbán has officially conceded defeat to conservative newcomer Peter Magyar, marking the end of a 16-year era in Hungarian politics.     With roughly two-thirds of precincts reporting, Magyar’s…

US to blockade Iran ports after negotiations fail to yield a deal

The U.S. military has announced it will initiate a total maritime blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas starting Monday at 10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT). This decision follows…

18-year-old Gout Gout beats Usain Bolt’s 200m record that stood for 2 decades

18-year-old Australian athlete Gout Gout has shattered Usain Bolt’s record.   Gout Gout delivered a landmark performance at the Australian Athletics Championships on Sunday, April 12, clocking 19.67 seconds in…

Happily married couple left ‘sick to the stomach’ after DNA test showed they are cousins

A happily-married woman was left questioning her marriage after taking a DNA test to trace her ancestry.   Celina and Joseph Quinones are married and share three children.   However,…

Tributes, Cultural Displays as Nonagenarian Eunice Ude Onuora Is Laid to Rest at 92

Late Mrs. Eunice Ukaamaka Ude Onuora, fondly known as Agha Ego, has been laid to rest at the age of 92 amid glowing tributes, rich cultural displays, and an overwhelming…

Lagos Begins Training Teachers in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Learning

The Lagos State Government has stressed the need for the responsible use of technology in schools following the completion of a three-day training programme on digital pedagogy and Artificial Intelligence,…

Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentences for Two Killers Convicted in Jigawa State

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the death sentences of two men convicted of separate murder cases in Jigawa State, dismissing their appeals and bringing years of legal proceedings…

Amnesty International Reports 1,100 Abductions in Northern Nigeria Within Three Months

Amnesty International Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the rising wave of abductions across northern Nigeria, revealing that at least 1,100 people were kidnapped between January…