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25722 naira scarcity students pay for transport with foodstuff in lagos

Naira scarcity: Students pay for transport with foodstuff in Lagos

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The controversial cashless regime of the Federal Government continues to take a toll on citizens across the country, including students. […]

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Elon Musk spars with physically challenged ex-employee on Twitter

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Tech mogul, Elon Musk, has taken to Twitter to publicly troll an employee who was fired without any information. Haraldur […]

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JUST IN: INEC removes Doguwa’s name from Reps-elect list after murder allegations

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission has removed the name of the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa, […]

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Fresh trouble for Doguwa as INEC voids his election

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has stated that the declaration of results done at Doguwa/Tundunwada Federal Constituency was done […]

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Shehu Sani cautions those referring to President-elect, Bola Tinubu as drug baron

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has cautioned those referring to the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]

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Playing in Premier League my dream, says Osimhen

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Serie A top goal-scorer, Victor Osimhen, said on Monday he dreamed of playing in the English Premier League. The Nigeria […]

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AEDC alerts customers on power outage in Abuja

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The Abuja Electricity Distribution (AEDC) has announced that there would be power interruption in parts of Abuja as a result […]

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Claims Igbos will take over Lagos silly propaganda – Inebehe Effiong

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

A legal practitioner and social critic, Inibehe Effiong has reacted to claims by some persons that Igbos would want to […]

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INEC spent over 400bn on presidential election – Dino Melaye claims

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The Spokesperson for the Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Dino Melaye, has claimed the Independent National Electoral Commission spent over […]

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NDDC chair pledges support for women, advises against discrimination

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Lauretta Onochie, has pledged to support the commission’s efforts to develop the […]

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Lagos Police issues strong warning ahead March 11 governorship election

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to prosecute people spreading fake news and “provocative content” on social media with […]

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Currency swap: Naira gains against dollar

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Naira exchanged at N461.33 to a dollar at the Investors and Exporters window on Monday. The rate represented an increase […]

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Ex-politician, wife clash over child’s custody, father-in-law’s detention

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin A legal practitioner, Ndidi Iyamu, has accused her ex-husband, identified simply […]

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50 feared killed as suspected herdsmen invade Benue communities

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

No fewer than 50 persons have been feared killed during a four-day attack by suspected herdsmen who invaded some communities […]

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203 hoodlums arrested during presidential poll – Police

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Ahead of the March 11 governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections, the Inspector-General […]

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52-year-old woman dies during scuffle with Ondo teenager

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Oyediran Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old girl for allegedly pushing […]

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Anchor borrowers: CBN faults IMF’s poor rating

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Central Bank of Nigeria building The Central Bank of Nigeria has disclosed that N503bn representing 52.39 per cent has been […]

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Fans slams Flying Eagles after U-20 AFCON semi final defeat

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Football-loving Nigerians have slammed the Flying Eagles following their lethargic display against The Gambia in Monday’s U-20 Africa Cup of […]

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Naira gains, exchanges N461.33 to dollar at Investors and Exporters window

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Must read Naira on Monday exchanged at N461.33 to a dollar at the Investors and Exporters window. The rate represented […]

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Nigerian Army confirms killing of soldiers by colleague in Sokoto

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The Nigerian Army on Monday confirmed the case of a soldier who shot his colleagues and himself dead at Forward […]

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