Naira vs Dollar. Photo: Nairametrics Data suggest increasing perception about naira The dollar pulled back at the parallel market at the weekend on the strength of rising market optimism and ease of panic over the stoppage of foreign exchange sale to the bureau de change (BDC) operators. The dollar traded between N505/$ and N515/$ in […]
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Governors to decide Secondus’ fate next week Keyamo, Ogala insist on Buni’s exit Internal crises are festering within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Leaders of the two dominant political parties are at the centre of the turmoil. Last week at the Supreme Court, the minority judgment […]
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The legal status of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Caretaker Chairman sparked another row yesterday. Immediate Past APC National Legal Adviser, Babatunde Ogala (SAN), said the party’s caretaker committee remains illegal. The Delta APC Leaders Council, led by Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), faulted the party for going ahead with […]
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The Police have begun probe of a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abba Kyari, for his alleged involvement in internet fraud perpetrated by Rahman Abba (aka Hushpuppi). The commencement of the investigation followed the Police Service Commission’s (PSC ) approval of a four-man special committee set up by Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali to review […]
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Eight out of 11 aggrieved All Progressives Congress Anambra State governorship aspirants have vowed to remain within the party and fight for the restoration of internal democracy within the party. The aspirants also vowed to reclaim the party ticket for the November 6 election which they each believe belonged to them. Speaking on behalf of […]
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If a bill currently before the House of Representatives runs its full legislative course, Nigeria’s riotous and ideologically deficient political culture, which is plagued by rampant defections by the political class, may soon be sanitised. In essence, this could also signpost a new and commendable reality in party politics and a boost to democracy in […]
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Nigerians spent about N1.77tn on national calls and short messages in 2020. This is according to the analysis of data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission recently released in document titled ‘2020 subscriber/network data report’. NCC put total outgoing local and national traffic at 150,825,830,687.40 minutes. The average tariff charged by the mobile networks as […]
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A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday wondered why the National Assembly members were afraid of electronic transmission of election results when the Independent National Electoral Commission said it had the capacity to do it. He asked the National Assembly not to see the amendment of the Electoral Act as personal. The […]
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Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has described his recent victory at the Supreme Court as a call to higher service to the people of the state. According to him, the judgment has given him another opportunity to serve the people better. He stated this in Akure, while celebrating his judicial victory with some members […]
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The suspended Head of the Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, may appear before the Special Investigation Panel probing his alleged involvement in a $1.1 million Internet fraud this week. The Police Service Commission on Sunday suspended Kyari, from service. This was sequel to the recommendation of Kyari’s suspension by the […]
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