President of the Senate, Goodwill Akpabio has been designated to be in the Preparatory Committee for the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. A statement issued by the General Secretary of the African Parliamentary Union, APU, to the General Secretary of the International Parliamentary Union, IPU, Mr Martin Chungong, confirmed the engagement. “Mr General…
A former Director of Special Duties in Senator Godswill Akpabio’s 2023 campaign council, Zion Umoh has refuted allegations of fraudulently trying to obtain money from the United States Agency for International Development, USAID. The allegations against Umoh have consequently led to a war of words with the office of the Senate President, over the controversial…
The House of Representatives member for Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency in Taraba State, Sadiq Abbas Njiddah Tafida, has appealed for the immediate repair of the deteriorating Jalingo–Numan road in the Northeastern part of the country. The call comes amid the escalating hardships faced by commuters plying the route. The trunk A road which serves as a…
Former Senator, Shehu Sani on Saturday said kidnapping has become a very lucrative business in Northern Nigeria. The former lawmaker and Civil Rights Activist was reacting to fresh mass abductions in communities of Kajuru, Chikun, Birnin-Gwari, Giwa and Igabi Local Government Councils of Kaduna State by terrorists. Reports said, about 280 school children were part…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya has found himself at the centre of a controversy as the Tumu Community in the Akko local government area of the state sues him for allegedly halting the reconstruction of a central mosque in the state. Joined as defendants in the suit are the Emir of Pindiga, Ahmed Seyoji-Mohammed, Attorney-General…
President Bola Tinubu is set to launch an Agro Processing Zone and the Minna Airport in Niger State on Monday. This announcement was made by Governor Mohammed Bago in Minna, the capital of Niger State, during a ceremony where he was honoured as the Grand Patron of the Niger State Council of the Nigeria Union…
As International Women’s Day dawns upon us, it’s a momentous occasion to celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of women across the globe. From breaking barriers to shattering stereotypes, women have been pivotal in shaping societies and driving progress in every sphere of life. At DopeTV, we stand in solidarity with women everywhere, recognizing their…
The official dollar to the naira exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Bureau De Change (BDC) rate and CBN rates. What Is The Official Exchange Rate For Dollar To Naira Today? The exchange rate between the Naira and the US dollar according to the data released on the FMDQ Security Exchange, the official forex trading portal showed that the Naira opened at…
As the world marks the 2024 International Women’s Day, Sightsavers have charged governments to ensure that all health services are inclusive and accessible for women and girls, including those with disabilities. In a press statement signed by Joy Tarbo, Communications Officer at Sightsavers Nigeria, the group noted that women and girls face inequalities that increase…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has threatened non-performing distribution companies (discos) with licence revocation as Nigerians suffer power outage in the country. Adebayo said it is disheartening to witness the decline in power supply despite the concerted efforts to improve the situation. The Minister, who stated this on his X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday,…
