FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The Federal Government has declared Monday May 1, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day celebration.  The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CAUTIONED AGAINST ADDITIONAL BORROWING FROM CENTRAL BANK

The federal government has been cautioned against borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Following the proposed steps, which the federal government reportedly wants…
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APPEAL COURT REJECTS ABBA KYARI’S ASSOCIATE’S BAIL REQUEST

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Sunday Ubua, an associate of the suspended Deputy…
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Obi Blamed Opposition For Planned Nationwide Protest

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi has said the opposition are responsible for a proposed nationwide protest tagged, ENDINEC, ENDNigeria, being…
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BUHARI SIGNS BILL COMPELLING PRESIDENT, GOVERNORS TO FORM CABINET WITHIN SIXTY DAYS

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the fifth alteration to the 1999 Constitution requiring the President and Governors to send the list of Ministers…
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INEC HINTS ON HOW RESULTS WOULD BE TRANSMITTED IN MARCH 18 POLLS

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given an insight into how polling unit results will be transmitted during the governorship and state house of…
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INEC Yet To Fix Date For Supplementary NASS Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it was yet to fix a date for supplementary National Assembly elections in about 15 States. The…
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IPID-F Chairman, Fasakin knocks Adeleke Govt Over University of Ilesa

Rues Ijesa people's support for PDP against Oyetola The Board of Trustee Chairman, Ijesa People In Diaspora Foundation, Chief Akinyemi Olusegun Fasakin has accused the…
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Omowaiye, Adedoyin decry violence in Ijesa land

Charges residents to vote out "violent PDP" Following the political violence that claimed lives and properties in Ilesa and other towns in Ijesa land in…
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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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