Osun Speaker Condemns Murder Of APC Member In Ilesa

Calls For Arrest, Prosecution of Killers The Speaker Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, has condemned the killing of Ebenezer Alaro of…
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CBN DENIES DIRECTING BANKS TO COLLECT OLD FIVE HUNDRED, ONE THOUSAND NAIRA NOTES

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied reports making the rounds that it has authorized deposit money banks to collect the old N500 and…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SAYS NO PLAN FOR INTERIM GOVT, ASSURES 2023 ELECTION WILL HOLD

The Federal Government has today debunked the claim in certain quarters that a Presidency cabal was working toward an Interim National Government. Speaking on a…
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Police claim Oduduwa agitators amassing weapons to disrupt polls

• DSS questions Fani-Kayode over coup allegations • Coup Scare: I regret my action, says Fani-Kayode • Atiku commends DSS for inviting Fani-Kayode, says ex-Aviation…
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CBN delists old ‎200, ‎500, ‎1000 naira notes as legal tender

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said old naira notes of ₦‎200, ₦‎500, ₦‎1000 notes are no longer legal tender in the country. The CBN…
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U.S. insists no preferred candidate in 2023 elections

Wants Nigeria to learn from 200 years unbroken democracy The United States (U.S.) government, yesterday, clarified it has no preferred candidate or political party among…
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Again, Buhari meets Emefiele, keeps mum on naira swap

• CBN: Embrace eNaira, internet banking as alternatives to cash• Apex bank loses N15b to hoarding, explains how to exchange old notes• BDCs profit from…
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CSOs march for removal of Bawa as EFCC chair

Accuse him of embarassing anti-graft fight, violating court orders Over 100 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), yesterday, marched on Lagos streets in continuation of their demand…
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Old naira notes will still be in use after February 10 deadline, says Emefiele

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr Godwin Emefiele has allayed the fears that the old naira notes would no longer be…
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Despite extension, Nigerians can’t withdraw old, new notes

• ATMs empty, banks limit old notes withdrawal to N10,000• Phobia for old notes cripple businesses in markets• DSS intercepts syndicates selling new notes, bank…
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Eaglets hopeful as group phase draw holds tomorrow

Flying Eagles, Young Chipolopolo now to play on SaturdayThe draw ceremony for this year’s Africa U-17 Cup of Nations will hold tomorrow at the Cercle…
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Nigeria risks losing foreign assets to reckless borrowing, CSOs warn

• Blame N’Assembly for rising debt woes• Plan orientation for 10th Assembly Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have raised concern over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing…
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NSIA’s 10MW solar power will attract FDI to Kano

The Managing Director of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Aminu Umar-Sadiq, has said the 10 megawatts solar power project in Kano State will catalyse growth…
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Wike kicks as A’Court grants national PDP’s request to stop Rivers suits against other parties

• It’s anti-party, I’ll fire back, governor threatensCourt of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division, has granted a request by the national leadership of Peoples Democratic Party…
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PDP condemns attack on President Buhari in Kano

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the attack on President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Kano State by miscreants. In a statement by its…
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Nigeria must not fail with 2023 polls, UN scribe warns

• Charges NBA to ensure success of general elections• NBA apologises to Nigerians for neglecting role• Polls must hold as scheduled, Afenifere insists• Warns against…
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Buhari’s government suffers setback, as International body release corruption ranking

President Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria has again fallen by four places on the latest Corruption Perception Index, CPI, ranking released by Transparency International, TI, on Tuesday.…
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Arsenal beat Man Utd to make title statement

Arsenal made a huge statement of their Premier League intent on Sunday, coming from behind to beat in-form Manchester United 3-2 in front of a…
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APC presidential campaigner, Muhammad, declares support for Atiku, other parties

After her official resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Kano State-born politician, Najatu Muhammad, has declared support for the Peoples…
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Nigeria to reactivate isolation centres over outbreak of COVID-19, deadly flu in China

• OSGF, NCDC keep mum• China reports 13,000 COVID-19 deaths last week• Anxiety as Lassa fever cases, deaths soar• Edo, NCDC disagree on FG’s efforts,…
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