As of October 21, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar (USD) to Nigerian Naira (NGN) in the parallel market, commonly referred to the black market, has reached N1,730 for 1 USD. This exchange rate is typically obtained from the most recent data provided by Bureau De Change ...

As Nigeria continues to evolve, its citizens are drawn to stories that resonate with their personal experiences and collective aspirations. These trending stories not only highlight major events but also capture the conversations happening among everyday Nigerians. From breaking ...

Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), addressed Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano at an event held in Abuja. https://x.com/rabiuuba4/status/1841807690302923134 Ribadu, who represented President Bola Tinubu, spoke at the inaugural annual international lecture ...

Three persons have been ordered on Tuesday by an Oyo State High Court in Ibadan to die by hanging for the murder of Col. Anthony Okeyin, the Commandant, Nigeria Army Secondary School, Apata, Ibadan. The convicts are Agada Solomon, Taiwo  Adeniyi  and Bibisoye Kehinde. Justice Ezekiel Ajayi also ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended voting time in areas where voting  process commenced late in the ongoing Edo Guber poll. This was contained in a statement by National Commissioner & Member, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna on ...

In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a troubling trend that is both economic and cultural. As industries face closures due to various challenges, religious centres seem to be on the rise. While some see this shift as a reflection of the nation’s deep spiritual roots, others are concerned about ...

Gabon’s President, Brice Oligui Nguema, has extended an invitation to Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, to invest in cement and fertilizer production within the country. This invitation comes shortly after Dangote announced a halt in investment in Nigeria’s ...

Bread scarcity has struck Kaduna, Katsina and Kano states in the Northern part of Nigeria, causing widespread concern among residents and businesses. According to reports, the commodity was very hard to come by as its prices have hit the roof. Osun Defender gathered that many ...

The disparity in life expectancy between men and women is a well-documented phenomenon observed across various cultures and societies. Statistical evidence consistently shows that men, on average, die earlier than women. This intriguing yet troubling trend has prompted extensive ...

The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has been directed by the House of Representatives to suspend the announced tariff hike affecting Band A customers pending an investigation by the House. It was learnt that the resolution was approved by the lower legislative ...

President Bola Tinubu has again addressed the reasons for the fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria. He addressed this during a panel session at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday which focuses on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for ...

The ongoing fuel scarcity is affecting filling stations in the Ile Ife and Modakeke towns in Osun State. OSUN DEFENDER visited major filling stations in the two towns, and observed that the stations were completely abandoned, with some of their gates locked. The filling stations ...