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The Naira depreciated against the dollar across foreign exchange markets to close Thursday’s trading on a negative note. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira weakened to N1,353.91 on Thursday against the dollar, down from N1,348.45 traded on Wednesday. This means that the local currency dropped significantly by N5.46 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis at the official foreign exchange. Similarly, Abubakar Hassan, a Bureau De Operator in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, told DAILY POST that the Naira exchanged for N1,426 on Thursday, up from N1,400. The downward trend across FX markets on Thursday reversed the…

Former England manager, Fabio Capello, believes the Three Lions can not win the 2026 World Cup because they play with a lot of fear. Speaking to the BBC, Capello also called on England manager Thomas Tuchel to ensure that the players are confident when the competition starts. “Always the same, England arrive at the World Cup tired, and they play with fear,” Capello said. “I remember the game against Italy, and then after 10, 15 minutes, they stopped playing. Long balls, and they played with fear. “This is the problem for England – it’s tiring and fear. The manager, he…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Ubong Michael, 30, popularly referred to as “Ubong Boy,” for alleged involvement in multiple kidnapping activities in the state. It added that disturbing human remains, including a skull and bones, were recovered upon his arrest. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, who stated this in a press statement in Uyo on Thursday, said the suspect had been on the command’s wanted list for a long time. She said the suspect, who had been in hiding in Port Harcourt, was arrested following intelligence indicating that he had secretly returned to…

The Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has condemned a gathering of some medical practitioners in Abuja, on April 22, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to the unity of the association. In a statement, the association said the meeting was convened in defiance of an earlier directive issued by the National Officers Committee of the NMA, stressing that the assembly lacked legitimacy within the recognised structure of the body. The Lagos branch warned that any decisions or resolutions reached at the meeting would not be recognised, noting that such actions could undermine the association’s constitutional…

Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, says worsening insecurity in his constituency informed his decision to defect to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Speaking with journalists in Sokoto on Thursday, the lawmaker said the move was driven by the concerns of his constituents, who he said face persistent attacks by bandits. He said residents of the district are regularly exposed to killings, kidnappings and displacement, adding that the situation has disrupted livelihoods and economic activities. Lamido accused the All Progressives Congress, APC-led government at both state and federal levels of not doing enough to address the security challenges.…

Oyo State Police Command has revealed that it has arrested some suspects in connection with various offences including kidnapping, theft and armed robbery. The command disclosed this in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. The statement said the suspects, identified as Musa Ajibola, Hassan Mohammadu and Umaru Hassan, were arrested at Latayo farm settlement at Ile-Ido. The statement read, “Following such credible intelligence provided by members of the public, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, promptly directed a coordinated operation which led to the arrest of three suspects Musa Ajibola, Hassan…

Sevilla striker Akor Adams has said it is important for the Super Eagles to begin immediate preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, losing to the bitter rivals, Ghana in the playoffs. The three-time African champions will also not be present at this year’s edition which will be co-hosted by three countries, Canada, Mexico, USA. Eric Chelle’s side lost on penalities to Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the African playoffs. Adams insisted that work must start earnestly to ensure that the Super Eagles return to the…

Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has said Arsenal could yet go six points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title run-in. City are now top of the table following a narrow 1-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola’s men are only ahead of the Gunners by goals scored, as they both have the same points and goal difference. Arsenal can reclaim their position at the summit when they host Newcastle this weekend. Mikel Arteta’s men will also play Fulham before City travel to Everton in the league. Merson, speaking on Sky Sports, said: “From absolutely nowhere,…

Canada approved 3,463 asylum applications submitted by Nigerian nationals in 2025, while a total of 21,573 claims remained unresolved at the close of the year, according to updated figures released by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, IRB. The data, updated on February 13 and covering the period from January to December 2025, shows that Nigerians lodged 6,765 asylum claims within the year. Out of these, 3,463 applications were successful, 1,377 were refused, 46 were abandoned, and 153 were withdrawn or classified under other outcomes, bringing the total number of concluded cases to 5,039. The figures indicate an approval…

Manchester City have gone top of the Premier League table, following a nervy 1-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola’s men came into the game three points behind Arsenal, after they beat the Gunners 2-1 last weekend. And City took the lead in the sixth minute through Erling Haaland. Haaland ran through after a pass from Jeremy Doku and lobbed the ball over the goalkeeper. However, City failed to build on that strong start and ended up battling for the three points. They are now ahead of Arsenal on goals scored, as both teams have 70 points apiece…