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Nigeria’s debt: Pro-Buhari group blasts Obi, says ‘your comment shows zero grasp of economics’

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi’s comments on the economy, and the nation’s debt profile, is a […]

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In Chatham House, INEC Chairman speaks on 2023 election preparations, says ‘we’re working to avoid 2019 mistakes’

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says preparations for the 2023 general election are largely being concluded as preliminary deployments […]

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CBN sensitises Jigawa traders to new naira notes

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Central Bank of Nigeria building Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday took its sensitisation on the new naira notes to […]

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Train attack: Two rescued, seven arrested in Edo

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Edo State Government on Wednesday said that the two remaining Igueben Train Station kidnap victims have been rescued, while […]

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Oyo police arraign ex-lawmaker, nonagenarian for perjury, defamation

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Oyo State Police Command has arraigned a former lawmaker, Folaranmi Oyebanji, and a 93-year old man, Mathew Ademola, before an […]

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FEC okays N2.29bn for aircraft assembling plant in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Federal Government has concluded plans to commit at least N2,296,897,404 billion to construct aircraft assembly plant in Zaria, Kaduna […]

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Israel confirms direct Nigeria flights begin March

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Direct Israel-Nigeria flights will commence from March, the Israeli government disclosed on Wednesday. Sharon Bar-Li, Head of Africa Division, Israel […]

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Ogoni clean-up: FEC approves N1.4bn for inspection vehicles

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by […]

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Atiku’s economic blueprint will end food inflation —Spokesperson

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has said that the economic blueprint of […]

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IGP distributes election guidelines’ handbook to officers

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the distribution of over a million copies […]

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Big people are behind Nigeria’s problem – Kwankwaso

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has identified those responsible for the biggest problem confronting Nigeria. […]

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World’s oldest person, Catholic nun Sister dies at 118

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

A French Catholic nun and the oldest person in the world, Sister Andre Randon, died on Wednesday at the age […]

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$53m debt: Emefiele appeals judgment compelling his appearance in court

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele has asked the Appeal court to set aside an […]

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FEC okays NNPC Ltd to invest N1.9trn in 44 federal roads

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved the recommendation for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPC Ltd., to invest […]

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Sen. Isah Misau defamed integrity of the Nigerian police, witness tells court

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

A Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Jimoh Moshood, told an FCT High Court, Kubwa that a former Senator, Isah Misau, […]

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International Breweries names new company secretary

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

International Breweries Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Ayokunle Ayoko as company secretary and general counsel with effect from […]

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PDP, APC trade accusations over imminent tribunal verdict

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Osun State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, accused each other of alleged […]

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Nigerian unemployment rate may worsen, says ILO

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The International Labour Organisation has warned that millions in Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan countries face the dire risk of high […]

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Focus on impactful projects – Gov Diri to new NDDC board

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has charged the newly inaugurated board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to focus […]

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Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer drags Malami to court for defamation

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has instituted a legal action […]

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