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CBN Addresses Controversy Surrounding Policy Document

The CBN announced that it would maintain its Ways and Means Advances to the Federal Government at a 5 percent limit for the 2024-2025 fiscal years, in contrast to a bill passed by the National Assembly. The Central Bank of Nigeria has provided clarifications regarding the “Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for […]

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Edo Gubernatorial Election: Jonathan Calls for Peace, Urges INEC and Security Agencies to Stay Neutral

Ahead of Saturday’s scheduled governorship election in Edo State, former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called for peace and urged state institutions involved in the process to ensure a level playing field for a free and fair election. In a statement released on Thursday by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan emphasized the critical […]

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NAHCO Staff Honored for Returning $10,000 Found on Aircraft

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) has rewarded Mr. Auwal Dankode, a staff member who found and returned $10,000 while cleaning an aircraft in Kano. Dankode, assigned to clean EgyptAir’s MS 878, discovered the money on seat 25H and promptly handed it over to the airline’s station manager. The Group Managing Director of […]

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Atiku Denounces Canadian-Nigerian’s Threat to Poison Yoruba and Benin Communities

Atiku Abubakar The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned a threat made by a Canada-based woman, Amaka Sunnberger, against Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent. In a video clip that began trending online on  Tuesday, the woman was heard making anti-Yoruba and Benin remarks during a  live virtual TikTok […]

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“Japa: Tinubu Approves Policy to Retain Medical Professionals in Nigeria”

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The announcement was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, on his X handle on Monday. Prof. Pate emphasized that the policy is not just a […]

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Tinubu Appoints Abdullahi Ango as Mandate Secretary for FCTA Youth Development

Ogunleye mentioned that Ango brings a wealth of experience and a strong dedication to youth advocacy to this important position. The new appointee, Abdullahi Suleiman Ango. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdullahi Suleiman Ango as the Mandate Secretary for the newly established Youth Development Secretariat within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This announcement […]

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BREAKING: House of Reps Dissolves Committee Investigating Adulterated Fuel Imports and Other Issues

House of Representatives The House of Representatives has decided to dissolve the current ad-hoc Joint Downstream and Midstream Committee that was investigating the importation of adulterated petroleum products, the unavailability of crude oil for domestic refineries, and other critical energy security concerns. During the committee’s inauguration the previous Monday, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, speaking on […]

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PDP Criticizes Tinubu’s Speech as Insensitive to Nigerians’ Plight, Failing to Address Key Demands

Tinubu’s address followed days of protests in multiple cities across the country, which the PDP claims were prompted by its urging of the president to respond. President Bola Tinubu The PDP has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent address, labeling it as insensitive to the hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement released on Sunday, […]

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UK Issues Stern Warning to Far-Right Protesters: Violence Will Not Be Tolerated

Protesters hold placards during a ‘Enough is Enough’ demonstration called by far-right activists near a hotel housing asylum seekers in Aldershot on August 4, 2024 [Credit: AFP] The UK government issued a stern warning on Sunday, stating that violent disorder would “not be tolerated” after police arrested dozens of individuals at far-right rallies where clashes […]

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Babangida Denies Supporting Military Rule in Recent Post

A parody account falsely attributed remarks to General Babangida, implying he favored military rule over democracy. Former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida. Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has disavowed a post from a parody social media account falsely endorsing military rule over democracy. The parody account, @General_Ibbro on X (formerly Twitter), wrongly attributed statements to General […]

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Legendary singer Onyeka Onwenu passes away at 72.

Onyeka Onwenu Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress Onyeka Onwenu has passed away. According to reports, the iconic artist died on Tuesday night after performing at an event in Banana Island, Lagos. She was 72 years old. Onwenu reportedly collapsed after her performance at the birthday celebration of Stella Okoli, the owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. […]

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FG Spent $1.5bn on Oil Installation Protection Over Four Years — SGF

FILE PHOTO: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume The Federal Government has spent over $1.5 billion since 2020 to protect the nation’s oil installations and combat crude oil theft. This was disclosed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on Thursday during a public hearing of the […]

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Adeleke Urges CSOs to Ensure Peaceful Protests in Osun

  Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders planning to participate in the national hunger protests to avoid actions that could compromise the peace and security of the state. Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, stated in Osogbo on Tuesday that Adeleke […]

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“Standard Procedure”: Police Justify Request for Protesters’ Details

The police insist on identifying the protest organizers to ensure that anonymous groups do not jeopardize the country’s peace. FILES: IGP Kayode Egbetokun Nigeria Police Defend Request for Protesters’ Details On Sunday, the Nigeria Police Force defended its request for the names and other details of participants in the upcoming nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest scheduled for […]

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VP Shettima: “Focus on Solutions, Not Protests”

He acknowledged the hardships Nigerians are facing due to recent economic reforms, especially the removal of fuel subsidies. Vice President Kashim Shettima. VP Shettima: Focus on Problem-Solving, Not Protests On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized the importance of solving problems over protesting as the Federal Government announced its participation in the Grand Challenges Nigeria […]

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IGP Urges Protesters to Provide Names and Contact Information to Police

Calls for the End Bad Governance protest gained significant momentum on social media. FILES: IGP Kayode Egbetokun. Police Request Details from Protesters Ahead of August 1 Nationwide Demonstrations Ahead of the planned nationwide protest set to begin on August 1, police authorities are requesting details from demonstrators. During a briefing in Abuja on Friday, Inspector […]

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Dangote Criticizes Imported Diesel Quality, Calls for Investigation

Aliko Dangote Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, asserted that substandard petroleum products are being imported into the country and sold to unsuspecting Nigerians. During a visit from the House of Representatives leadership, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, to the Dangote Refinery in Lagos State, Dangote emphasized the need […]

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The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to repatriate an additional 250 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates, according to the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)

Abike Dabiri-Erewa The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, announced on Wednesday that an additional 250 Nigerians will soon be repatriated from the United Arab Emirates. This follows the Federal Government’s recent repatriation of 190 Nigerians from the UAE on Tuesday. The returnees were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in […]

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Crypto billionaire Blord arrested by police for fraud and terrorism links

    Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Linus Williams, a crypto billionaire popularly known as BLord. BLord was apprehended in Abuja on Tuesday following allegations against his companies, which include cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud. In an interview with our correspondent, Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi confirmed the arrest and […]

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Fire Destroys Section of Emir Sanusi’s Palace

Palace sources reported that the perpetrators forced open a door, set the fire, and then locked it, resulting in damage to the throne, air conditioners, and other FILE: Emir Sanusi delivering a sermon during Jumma’t in Kano on Friday, May 31, 2024 A fire has gutted a section of the palace of the 16th Emir […]