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Tinubu Gives Marching Orders to Newly Appointed Nigerian Ambassadors.
President Bola Tinubu has stated that the mandate of Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors is to deliver results, strengthen international partnerships, and enhance the country’s global image.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He made this known through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who conveyed the message to the ambassadors on Monday. Tinubu charged the envoys to be proactive and strategic in presenting Nigeria’s image positively, attracting foreign investment, boosting trade relations, and safeguarding the interests of Nigerians abroad. In a post shared on his account, Akume explained that the President emphasised result-oriented diplomacy, noting that the world is evolving rapidly and Nigeria must take a leading role. According to him, Tinubu also reordered Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities from Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora to Demography, Development, Diaspora, and Democracy, placing citizens at the centre of foreign engagements. He added that the President urged the ambassadors to demonstrate professionalism and patriotism while projecting Nigeria’s interests globally, stressing that the international community is closely observing their performance. Meanwhile, former presidential aspirant Stanley Osifo has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), potentially setting up a challenge against President Tinubu. Osifo made the declaration on Monday during a press briefing in Abuja, where he also revealed plans to purchase the party’s ₦100 million nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the primaries. His announcement comes despite widespread endorsements for Tinubu by APC governors, who have backed the President as the party’s preferred candidate for the 2027 election. However, Osifo maintained that endorsements do not automatically determine who becomes the party’s flagbearer. He also dismissed speculation suggesting he had the backing of the President.
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THE CURRENCY TSUNAMI: Naira Surges To Massive New Highs As Dollar Liquidity Floods The Market!.
Parallel market traders in Lagos (Bureau De Change sources) traded the US dollar on Thursday, August 27, 2026, with a selling rate of ₦1407 and a buying rate of ₦1395.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
For those looking to exchange currency, a clear breakdown of the parallel and official rates for the day is outlined below:
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Black Market Selling Rate: ₦1407 per US Dollar.
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Black Market Buying Rate: ₦1395 per US Dollar.
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CBN Official Rate Range: Ranging between a highest rate of ₦1345 and a lowest rate of ₦1335.
It is essential to keep in mind that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize the parallel market, advising anyone wishing to conduct foreign exchange transactions to utilize their authorized commercial banks instead. Furthermore, actual transaction rates negotiated in the open market may fluctuate and differ from the figures cited here due to continuous price variations.
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THE ULTIMATE CHILDHOOD HEARTBREAK: Legendary Transformers Voice Actor Peter Cullen Dead At 85!.
Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor universally celebrated for bringing Optimus Prime to life, has passed away at his Los Angeles home at the age of 85. His agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed his passing to the Los Angeles Times on Thursday, noting that he died on Wednesday. In a statement, his family shared that he departed peacefully surrounded by loved ones, encouraging fans to honor his memory through community service, compassion, and his famous personal creed to “be strong enough to be gentle”.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Born in Montreal on July 28, 1941, to American parents, Cullen graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1963 before cutting his teeth on Shakespearean performances in Stratford and acting at Toronto’s Crest Theatre. Over a prolific career spanning television, film, video games, and theme parks, he voiced a diverse array of memorable characters, including the giant ape in the 1976 King Kong remake, the villainous vehicle KARR in Knight Rider, and the alien hunter in the original Predator movie.
However, Cullen left an indelible mark on animation and children’s media during the 1980s and 1990s. He originated the definitive voice of Optimus Prime in the original “Generation 1” series and The Transformers: The Movie (1986), a role he triumphantly reprised when the franchise shifted to live-action under Michael Bay in 2007, continuing through subsequent sequels up to Bumblebee (2018) and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023). Beyond the Autobot leader, generations of children also knew him as the voice of Eeyore in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh franchise, a role he inhabited across multiple series and films starting in the late 1980s.
Recognized for his immense contributions to the industry, Cullen earned a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2011 for Transformers: Prime and received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Children’s and Family Emmy Awards in 2023. According to the Associated Press, he is survived by his four children: Angus, Claire, Pilar, and Clay.
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THE ULTIMATE DRUG BUST RECKONING: NDLEA Secures Historic Conviction Against Businessman in Raphnol Export Scandal!.
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced Megwalu Chukwudi Bob-Manuel, a businessman and the CEO/Director of G Care Pharm Limited, to four years in prison following his guilty plea to a two-count charge involving the unlawful procurement and exportation of 8.30 kilograms of Raphnol, a psychotropic substance under international control.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The prosecution, led by Arit N Okon, established that the offenses occurred on July 24, 2026, at the NAHCO Export Shed within the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos. During a cargo examination of a consignment destined for Nairobi, Kenya, Bob-Manuel was found to have attempted the export himself while also enlisting Justina of Tina Travels Service Limited and Anosie Ebube of Fair Express to facilitate the shipment. These actions violated Section 21(2)(c) and Section 11(b) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
Following the admission of guilt, the prosecution reviewed the facts and tendered relevant exhibits. In defense, the convict’s legal counsel, Chief Benson Ndakara (assisted by Kate Igbo), asked the court for leniency, noting that Bob-Manuel was a first-time offender with no prior criminal record who saved judicial time, and requested a non-custodial fine option instead of imprisonment.
Taking the arguments, the quantity of the drug, and mitigation factors into account, Justice Aluko sentenced Bob-Manuel to four years on each count, with the terms ordered to run concurrently from the date of his arrest. Additionally, the judge granted a fine option of ₦1 million in lieu of the jail term.
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