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Police find guns in Ogboni leader’s Lagos home, declare him wanted

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

The Lagos State Police Command has declared an Ogboni leader, Tajudeen Olanrewaju Bakare wanted. A statement on Thursday by Public […]

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Redesigned Currency: Buhari worried over long queues in banks – Finance Minister, Ahmed

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zaniab Ahmed has said President, Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Government share in […]

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Lawyers Without Borders train policemen in human rights

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections, Lawyers Without Borders France, has concluded the training on human rights for officers […]

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JUST IN: A’Court bars INEC from conducting Imo PDP rerun election

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Appeal Court in Owerri has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Peoples Democratic Party from going on to […]

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Buhari in support of Tinubu – FG

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

President, Major General Muhammdu Buhari (retd.); and National Leader, All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, during Tinubu’s visit at the […]

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CBN orders banks to begin over counter payment of new notes

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday ordered commercial banks to begin the payment of the new naira notes […]

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Naira redesign: Nigerians lament cash scarcity, say situation hellish, frustrating

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Nigerians have continued to lament cash scarcity and its attendant consequences on the Nigerian economy. Checks by Media Talk Africa […]

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Adegoke: Forensic expert absent, Adedoyin closes case

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Timothy Adegoke, Ramon Adedoyin Owner of Hiltons Hotel, Ile-Ife, Dr Ramon Adedoyin, standing trial alongside six of his employees in […]

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OctaFX holds hands-on course to improve trading skills for traders in Lagos

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

The course featured expert instruction, real-time practice, and networking opportunities. Forex trading can be a highly profitable and rewarding activity, […]

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Osun poll: S’Court dismisses suit challenging Oyetola’s participation

By Ifunanya / February 3, 2023

Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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We have received N18.6bn from FG for road repairs – Cross River govt

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The Commissioner for Works in Cross River State, Dane Osim has confirmed that the ministry received N18.6 billion from the […]

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Groups give Tinubu one week ultimatum to retract comments against Gov Emmanuel

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Some socio-cultural groups in Akwa Ibom State have tackled the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]

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BREAKING: Lagos police begin manhunt for man wielding rifle 

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The Lagos State Police Command has declared one Tajudeen Olanrewaju Bakare, wanted for threatening public peace and illegal possession of […]

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IPOB suspends sit-at-home for elections

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

File photo: IPOB members. The Indigenous People of Biafra has suspended its weekly sit-at-home order for the 2023 general elections. […]

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JUST IN: Building collapses in Abuja, many feared trapped

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

A building under construction has collapsed in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja with many feared trapped under its rubbles. The […]

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2023 Elections: INEC reacts to latest destruction of Anambra office

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reacted to the most recent attack on its facility in Anambra State. The […]

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2023 Elections: Prioritise your safety, no story worth your life – Stakeholders warn journalists

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Some stakeholders in the media industry have advised journalists planning to cover the forthcoming general elections to prioritise their safety. […]

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Moody’s rating shocking, says FG

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed The Federal Government on Thursday said it received with shock the […]

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JNI demands NAF probe over Nasarawa accidental bombing

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

JNI Sec-Gen, Abubakar-Aliyu The leadership of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam has condemned the killing of 47 herdsmen during the accidental […]

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INEC debunks over-voting comment in Osun poll

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Osun State office of INEC on Thursday in Osogbo dismissed media reports that its Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, […]

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