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Aug

31

2021

Naira declines on Monday falls to N527 per dollar

Economy, Metro, PoliticsEconomy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria

The naira extended its decline on Monday, sliding to an all-time low of 527 against the dollar at the parallel market. The local currency, which has been on a downward trend in recent weeks, fell to 524 against the greenback on Friday from 522/$1 on Thursday. At the Investors and Exporters window, the naira, however, strengthened to 411.63/$1 on Monday from 412/$1 on Friday, according to FMDQ Group. The naira had strengthened to 506/$1 on August 4 after plunging to 525/$1 at the parallel market on July 28, a day after the Central Bank of Nigeria stopped foreign exchange sales…

Aug

14

2021

By OHAFIATV

Plateau crisis: 22 killed, 14 injured, 21 others rescued – Police

MetroCrime, Metro, Nigeria, Security

The Plateau Police Command has confirmed that as a result of the skirmishes that took place on Saturday morning at Rukuba road area of Jos North LGA of the State, 22 persons lost their lives and 14 others were injured. The Command also said 21 persons were rescued from the scene of the incident. This was disclosed by the Spokesman of the Command, ASP Gabriel Ogaba, in Jos, the State Capital. Ogaba said, “On 14th August 2021 at about 09:28 hours, the Plateau State Police Command received a distress call that a group of attackers suspected to be Irigwe youths…

Aug

06

2021

By OHAFIATV

Experts explain why wives should allow their husbands suck their breasts

Health, LifestyleHealth, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion

Roseline Oladimeji, a Chief Nursing Sister, in Lagos on Thursday advised pregnant women to allow their husbands to suck their breasts to prepare them for breastfeeding after delivery. Oladimeji gave the advice at a sensitisation programme marking the 2021 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) organised by the Amuwo Odofin Maternal and Child Centre (AOMCC), Festac Town. “Allow your husbands to suck your breasts during pregnancy. Apart from bonding, it will help the nipples to be out and make it easier for your baby to latch on. “You can also rub vaseline on your nipples at night before going to sleep. It…

Jul

29

2021

By OHAFIATV

Buhari vows increased education spending over the next four years

Economy, Education, PoliticsEconomy, Education, Metro, Mohammadu Buhari, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, World News

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that Nigeria will increase its budget for education as a sign of commitment to its citizens. The 78-year-old made the pledge at the Global Education Summit on Financing Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2021-2025 in London, the United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He said Nigeria will progressively increase annual domestic education expenditure by 50% over the next two years, at the end of which his second term tenure will end. The president also committed Nigeria to increase the annual expenditure by up to 100% by 2025, beyond the 20% global benchmark. “We fully…

Apr

26

2021

By OHAFIATV

Again, six killed by bandits in Kaduna village

PoliticsBandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

Six persons have again been killed by suspected armed bandits when they stormed Bagoma village in Brinin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State. Salisu Gwamna, elder brother one of the deceased, Bala Gwamna was injured by the bandits. Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, who confirmed the killing in a statement, also condemned the Sunday attack on Haske Baptist Church in Chikun local government area by bandits. According to the Commissioner, he gave the names of those killed as Bala Gwamna, Kasage Ali, Mai Jakki, Makeri Kugu, Haruna Kawu and Ali Agaji. Mr Samuel Aruwan…