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Black market dollar to naira exchange rate on Saturday 3rd August 2024 can be accessed below. NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to keep in mind that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is a dollar to naira today in…

The presidency has broken the silence on the proposed #IgboMustGo protest in Lagos. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Presidency has condemned those behind the #IgboMustGo proposed protest slated to hold in Lagos and other Southwest states. Senior Special Assistant on New and Digital Media to President Bola Tinubu, O’tega Ogra, said those calling for protests against Ndigbo and stoking ethnic tensions in the country are diseases and dangers to the society.  He noted that Nigerians, irrespective of ethnic and religious leaning, are united and one, as enshrined in the constitution. He called on security agencies to move against those behind the call. “It is my…

PDP has flayed President Tinubu over his failure to address protesting hungry Nigerians. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his failure to address the nation despite the crippling nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest by some Nigerians. This Nigeria news platform understands that aggrieved youths have been on the streets since August 1, demanding an end to the current economic hardship and anti-government policies.  In a statement on Saturday, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, called on Tinubu to end his silence and address the protesters. The opposition party also condemned the shooting and…

Adegboruwa has asked Nigerians to suspend the ongoing nationwide protests immediately. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that as the nationwide hunger protests entered the second day, human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has called on Nigerians to suspend the demonstrations immediately. Adegboruwa made the plea in a statement on Friday while reacting to the losses recorded during the ongoing demonstrations, stating that it was not the goal of the protests.  He wrote: “I appeal to the protesters to withdraw themselves from their various protest grounds and to suspend the protests immediately and indefinitely, to give room for meaningful dialogue and engagement with the federal government. “Given that…

#EndBadGovernance protesters in Ibadan, Oyo State have demanded President Tinubu’s resignation. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that more demands were made in Ibadan on Thursday, the first day of the #EndBadGovernance protests that are scheduled to last a total of 10 days. The protests, which started at about 7:30 am, kicked off in different parts of Ibadan, including Iwo Road, Mokola, and the Secretariat, almost simultaneously.   While witnessing the protest, NewsOnline Nigeria observed that the protesters had more unanimous demands beyond the 10 points earlier raised by the conveners of the #EndBadGovernance protest. Placard Calling for Tinubu’s resignation taken at Ibadan. Photo Credit: Timileyin Akinmoyeje/FIJMany protesters…

Peter Obi has cried out over deliberate attempts to blackmail him by mischief makers. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has cried out that he is being deliberately blackmailed by some persons. This Nigeria news platform understands that Peter Obi said the videos in circulation alleging that he called for war against Northerners and that he led hunger protesters in Abuja were aimed at attacking his reputation. Obi said the video posted by controversial social media influencer, Reno Omokri, on his speech at the inauguration of Professor A.U Nnonyelu was edited and did not reflect what he said.He…

No fewer than 269 suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for looting during the Thursday’s EndbadGovernance protest in the state. This was disclosed in an update by the command in a Facebook post. The Command said the hoodlums attacked a supermarket at the Nasarawa Quarters in the state. According to the Command, operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle around the high court area of the state. It also disclosed that a large quantity of looted properties was also seized from the suspects. The post reads: “At approximately 10:00 am today, groups of hoodlums, under the guise of…

#Endbadgovernance Protesters have stormed Former President Buhari’s House in Daura. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that angry protesters gathered at the residence of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, on Thursday as part of the #EndBadGovernance nationwide demonstration.The protest, which turned violent in some states and led to fatalities, prompted at least three Governors to declare curfews.The mob attempted to break into Buhari’s residence, expressing their frustration with the country’s economic situation. Witnesses reported that the protesters set up a bonfire in front of the house and chanted loudly. Video footage showed young people shouting “Bama yi! Bama yi! Bama yi!”…

Government has declared a 24-Hour Curfew over the #Endbadgovernance Protest. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Borno State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in response to ongoing nationwide hunger protests and a recent bomb explosion in the State. The curfew announcement was made by the spokesperson for the State Police Command, Nahum Kenneth Daso, in a statement on Thursday.  The decision comes in the wake of a bomb explosion at a local tea joint in the state earlier on Wednesday. Reports indicated that the explosion resulted in the deaths of 19 people, although the police have confirmed 16 fatalities. The incident has raised significant…

Police have assaulted #Endbadgovernance Protesters with teargas in Abuja. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have fired teargas on a group of protesters around the federal secretariat in Abuja — Nigeria’s capital city. This Nigeria news platform understands that Nigerians on Thursday commenced a nationwide protest against economic hardship and soaring inflation today. The protests have been dubbed ’10 days of rage’ with the hashtag #EndBadGovernance.There is heavy police presence across the nation as the protest picks up steam, with many roads deserted. The ongoing nationwide demonstration against hardship took a dramatic turn in Kano on Thursday morning…