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Broadcasters Threaten To Boycott Wike’s Press Briefings Over Okinbaloye Remark.
The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has demanded that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike retract his controversial remark about Channels TV journalist Seun Okinbaloye.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement signed by IBAN Chairman Ahmed Ramalan and Acting General Secretary Fidelis Duker, the body warned that it may boycott all media engagements organised by Wike if he fails to issue a public apology.
The controversy arose after Wike reacted to Okinbaloye’s commentary on the state of Nigeria’s democracy during Politics Today, saying: “If there was any way to break the screen, I would have shot him.” He later clarified that it was not a literal threat, and his aide described the comment as “hyperbolic.”
IBAN, however, stressed that such statements are inappropriate for a public official and could intimidate journalists, worsening Nigeria’s already precarious press freedom situation. The association noted that the country ranks 122 out of 180 on the global press freedom index and that media practitioners face surveillance, attacks, and arbitrary arrests.
The body called on Wike to publicly withdraw the comment, apologise to Okinbaloye and the media, and reaffirm his commitment to press freedom under Sections 22 and 39 of the 1999 Constitution.
“Should the minister fail to act, IBAN will advise all independent broadcast stations to suspend coverage of all press briefings, media chats, and official news conferences hosted by the FCT minister,” the statement read.
IBAN, however, left the door open for constructive engagement, hoping Wike takes corrective action to allow normal media coverage to continue.
Security agencies have stepped up surveillance and tightened protection around key facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following intelligence indicating a possible insurgent attack on critical infrastructure.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
What is the current Dollar to Naira exchange rate at the black market, also known as the parallel market (Aboki FX)?....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Here is the Dollar to Naira rate for April 16. These are the prevailing rates at which dollars are exchanged for naira in the parallel market.
How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?
At the Lagos parallel market, traders sell one dollar for ₦1400 and buy at ₦1390 as of Thursday, April 16, 2026, according to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources.
It is important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize the black market and has advised individuals to carry out foreign exchange transactions through authorized banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate (Today)
- Selling Rate: ₦1400
- Buying Rate: ₦1390
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate (Today)
- Highest Rate: ₦1344
- Lowest Rate: ₦1340
Keep in mind that actual buying and selling rates may differ slightly due to market fluctuations.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
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