On June 26, 2026, the dollar-to-naira exchange rate at the Lagos parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, saw sellers offering the dollar at ₦1402, while buyers were purchasing it at ₦1391, according to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources. It is important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize this market and advises individuals to conduct foreign exchange transactions through their respective banks.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The legal firm Ogbeide Associates, representing a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has submitted a petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, requesting a formal investigation into PDP secretary Samuel Anyanwu and factional National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key aspects of the petition include:

• Allegations of False Representation: The petition challenges a November 3, 2025, letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which falsely claimed that the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) had replaced acting national chairman Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum with Mohammed.

• Contradictory NWC Records: Petitioners assert that the NWC’s November 1, 2025, emergency meeting actually resulted in the suspension of Anyanwu and three other officers due to alleged anti-party activities, and no record exists to support the claim that Damagum was suspended or Mohammed appointed.

• Legal Precedents: The lawyers referenced an October 10, 2024, Federal High Court judgment that recognizes Damagum as the acting national chairman and prohibits INEC from accepting documents without his signature. Furthermore, they noted that the Court of Appeal upheld the NWC’s suspension of Anyanwu on March 9, 2026.

• Call for Institutional Review: The petitioners have requested that the IGP investigate how INEC processed the contested November 3 letter despite being aware of the existing court orders and the NWC’s official resolutions.

• Stated Objective: Counsel for the petitioner emphasized that the action is intended to address the integrity of public institutions and prevent the use of misleading internal party documentation, noting their readiness to provide supporting court judgments and party records to the police.

• Turkey vs. USA: Despite Turkey securing a dramatic 3-2 victory—their first World Cup win since 2002—they were eliminated from the tournament. The USA, despite the loss, qualified for the Round of 32 and is set to face Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 2.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Ivory Coast’s Historic Qualification: Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in their history after defeating Curacao 2-0, with Nicolas Pepe scoring both goals. This result secured them second place in Group E with six points.

  • Australia and Paraguay: Australia qualified for the Round of 32 as Group D runners-up following a 0-0 draw with Paraguay. Paraguay’s result keeps them in contention to progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

  • Sweden and Japan: Sweden earned a 1-1 draw against Japan, with Anthony Elanga’s strike securing them a spot in the knockout stage as one of the best third-place finishers. Japan advanced as the runners-up of Group F.

  • Netherlands vs. Tunisia: The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1, confirming their position at the top of Group F. The Dutch will face Morocco in the next round, while Tunisia was eliminated after failing to earn a point in their three group matches.