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CBN to slam N1m daily fine on banks not paying out new naira notes – Emefiele

By Ifunanya / January 21, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Friday, said that any commercial bank that failed to pay the new naira […]

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How celebrities forgo privacy, endure online attacks to enjoy stardom

By Ifunanya / January 21, 2023

Blessing Enenaite examines the strain societal pressure, stalking, among others exert on celebrities beyond the façade of stardom Ace comedian […]

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How I was jilted on Valentine’s Day — Denrele

By Ifunanya / January 21, 2023

A popular media personality, Denrele Edun, has recounted how his heart was broken on Valentine’s Day. Speaking during a recent […]

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Why abandoning wife, children in Kwara attracts N1m fine — Commissioner

By Ifunanya / January 21, 2023

Hajia Mopelola Abdulmalik-Bashir is the immediate past Commissioner for Women Affairs in Kwara State before her recent deployment to the […]

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Buhari receives new Guards Brigade commander

By Ifunanya / January 21, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the new Brigade of Guards Commander, Brigadier General AM Umar. Umar takes over from […]

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Ajimobi govt called Oyo pensioners ‘the dead’ – Makinde knocks APC

By Ifunanya / January 21, 2023

Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday knocked the previous Oyo State Government led by the late Abiola Ajimobi. Makinde fumed over […]

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Gov Sule suspends agency MD over destruction of campaign billboards

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

Governor Abdullahi Sule has suspended Mohammed Wada-Yahaya, Managing Director of the Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB). The sanction follows […]

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Suspected bandits attack Benue community, kill eight

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

Suspected Fulani bandits again attacked the Abagana community opposite the Internally Displaced Persons camp located along Makurdi/Laafia road in Benue […]

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2023: NIS trains personnel on weapon handling

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The Bayelsa State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service has commenced training of various categories of personnel on weapon handling […]

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JUST IN: One killed as gunmen kidnap Plateau monarch

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

A first-class monarch in Plateau State, Dr. Isaac Azi Wakili, has been kidnapped by gunmen. Wakili is the paramount ruler […]

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Gunmen miss Rev Father, abduct Catechist in Kaduna

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

Gunmen on Thursday abducted Mr Kefas Ishaya, the Catechist of St. Monica Catholic Church, Ikulu-Pari, in Chawai Chiefdom of Kauru […]

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Exam malpractice: WAEC decertifies 13 schools in Gombe

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

No fewer than 13 Senior Secondary Schools in Gombe State have been decertified in four years, by the West Africa […]

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Fuel scarcity: There’s confusion in oil sector, says IPMAN

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

FILE PHOTO: Long queues at a fuel station Says volume of product lifted by marketers dropped by 50% The Independent […]

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ng.oraimo.com Supports Blessing Omolafe Foundation’s Christmas Outreach As A Part Of Its CSR Effort

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

oraimo through the Blessing Omolafe Foundation’s Christmas Outreach puts a smile on the faces of residents of Oregbile Community in […]

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Supreme Court dismisses APC’s appeal on Kebbi House of Reps candidate’s nomination

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The long-drawn legal battle on the authenticity of the candidate for Jega-Aliero-Gwandu Federal Constituency of Kebbi State under the All […]

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2023: We’ll declare total war on constant power failure – Obi

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has promised that if voted in as the next President […]

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Banks to work on Saturdays for old notes collection — CBN

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says that banks would work on Saturdays to receive the old Naira notes from […]

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Terrorists kill councillor in Niger

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

Suspected terrorists have killed Saleh Yakubu, a counselor, representing Allawa Ward in Shiroro local government area of Niger, a government […]

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IPOB: Igbos to hold peace summit, call on Nigerian govt to release Nnamdi Kanu

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The Council of Elders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, worldwide, has said that it is planning to organise a peace summit to […]

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How Lagos hotel owner shot us, despite paying bill – Guests

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

A guest at one hotel in the Ijesha area of Lagos State, Kelvin Nwabuno and his wife have narrated how […]

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