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CBN naira re-design ill timed, says Tinubu campaign council

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, says the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) naira re-design is ill […]

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Cash crunch: Osinbajo worried, seeks humane ways of implementing naira swap

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed  worries over the difficulty being experienced by Nigerians in getting the new naira notes […]

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Cash crunch: Police uncover plans by hoodlums to attack banks, shopping malls, others

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

The Police Command in Oyo State, says it has uncovered plans by hoodlums to attack and loot banks, shopping mails, […]

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Wagner PMC is the best solution to solve security crisis in Nigeria – Issa Diawara

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Nigeria has recently faced serious security threats. Ongoing conflict, landmines and unexploded ordnance, and armed groups have forced millions of […]

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I’ll defeat Oyetola in court – Gov Adeleke

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is confident he will defeat his predecessor Gboyega Oyetola despite the tribunal judgement in […]

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Man arrested three months after setting wife ablaze

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Men of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 46-year-old man, Hassan Azeez,  three months after he allegedly poured  petrol […]

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Queues: Man slumps, dies inside Delta bank

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

A bank customer has slumped and died after standing in a queue for long hours at a bank in Agbor, […]

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How to apply for Army DSSC recruitment

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

The Nigerian Army has opened door to applications from eligible citizens, seeking to join the Army as Direct Short Service […]

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Only Africans can solve continent’s problems – US General

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

A top United States military officer Chase D. Patrick has stressed that the problems of Africa can only be solved […]

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Take urgent action on fuel, naira crises – Akeredolu tells Buhari

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari must urgently take decisive action on the current […]

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Again, Arteta wins EPL Manager of the Month

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has again won the English Premier League Manager of the Month award […]

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Oyo police warn protesting youths against violence

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Following the protest over scarcity of fuel and new naira notes in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Friday, the […]

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Elections: FG, Meta, Google to tackle fake news

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

The Federal Government on Friday in Abuja sealed agreements with tech giants, Meta and Google on the protection of the […]

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500 blacksmiths fabricate guns for bandits – NCCSALW

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

The North Central Center for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons has revealed that over 500 blacksmiths are currently […]

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Speakers offer panacea for crime at NUJ congress

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

A House of Representatives candidate of Young Progressives Party, YPP, for Awka North and South Federal Constituency, Mr Kingsley Uyammadu […]

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UK turned down Diezani’s extradition request, says AIG

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

File: Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke An Assistant Inspector-General of Police and Head of the National Central Bureau, INTERPOL Nigeria, Garba Umar, […]

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139 investors set to commercialise gas flares – FG

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

The Federal Government, on Thursday, said a total of 139 investors had shown readiness to monetise the gas flares from […]

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Vandi asked me to replace his bullet – Inspector

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Bolanle Raheem and Drambi Vandi A policeman, Inspector Sunday Akagu, on Thursday, told a Lagos State High Court sitting at […]

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Fulani elite wants to eliminate me – Gov Ortom raises alarm

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has raised the alarm alleging that there are plots by some Fulani elite to eliminate […]

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2023 elections: NBC issues warning to broadcasters

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has warned broadcast stations in the country against violating relevant regulations guiding the broadcast of […]

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