The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has warned of a genocide in the country if the Federal Government fails to arrest the growing extremism, particularly in the North. Speaking yesterday during a virtual hearing on the escalation of violence by non-state actors in Nigeria and its potential to exacerbate deteriorating religious freedom conditions, […]
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The battle for the soul of Nigerian athletics has started with primaries across the country Gusau promises free, fair polls He’s on his own, says Beyioku NAATO’s election ends in deadlock in Ilorin Nigerian athletics may witness another round of crisis on Monday, as two presidents are likely to emerge in separate elections of the […]
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Importers in the country are to pay more, as the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) adopts a higher exchange rate band from N381 to N404.97 for calculation and payment of import duty. The situation, according to stakeholders, would trigger higher cost of goods in the market and trigger further the country’s […]
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By Olalekan Adigun Like many people, I was affected by the sudden and rather harsh decision, of the Nigerian government to suspend Twitter operations in the country till further notice. The government followed this swiftly by directing telecommunications networks to carry out the decision to the letter. This was obviously not a decision anyone welcomed, […]
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2020 fiscal deficit stands at N6.6tr as debt hits N33.1tr ‘FX rate may hit N700/$ before next year’ Political industry (2023) to add more pressure, says Opeoluwa Naira can’t be stable without market transparency, says ex-CBN director Reps urges halt in free fall of naira value to dollar, other currencies Except extraordinary measures are taken […]
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Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha (left); National Security Adviser to the President, Maj Gen Babagana Monguno; Information Minister, Lai Mohammed and Minister of Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo during the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja…yesterday. Photo: Philip Ojisua Lai Mohammed: Twitter has reached out to resolve […]
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By Abdu Rafiu The Buhari-led Federal Government has lately been in the news for the wrong reasons–apart from for the predictable deadpan routine such as Professor Ben Ayade visiting to wave his new APC flag. Before him, the august visitor for whom the APC red carpet was spread was David Umahi, Governor of Ebonyi State. […]
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About 186 students would be awarded first-class at the 49th convocation ceremony of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) billed to hold on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Charles Igwe, at a pre-convocation briefing, told reporters that 11, 010 students would participate in the ceremony. According to him, 7,513 students […]
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No fewer than 18 persons have been killed in an auto crash that occurred on Wednesday along Birninkudu-Kano road in Birninkudu Local Government Area of Jigawa. ASP Lawan Shisu, the acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state Police Command, has confirmed. Shisu told newsmen that the incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m., close […]
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Bayelsa State Livestock Management Committee (BSLMC) has impounded 34 cows in Yenagoa, the state capital, over alleged violation of the state’s anti-open grazing law. The cows were impounded yesterday around the Bayelsa Palm area of the state capital. The Livestock Breeding, Rearing and Marketing Bill was passed into law about three months ago. The Chairman […]
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