UK warns against intimidation of voters, rules out preferred presidential candidate

Tinubu meets UK minister in London Our officials harvesting PVC details not for rigging, INEC clarifies Obi tops Atiku, Tinubu in Google’s most searched presidential candidates Take Nigeria, 2023 election serious, Adeboye tells ministers With 80 days to the presidential election, the United Kingdom (UK) has said it has no interest in who becomes Nigeria’s […]

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Military will be neutral, won’t compromise 2023 elections — CDS

The Nigerian military on Thursday said although it is facing constant pressure to compromise the 2023 elections, Nigerians can be rest assured that it would remain neutral. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, disclosed this to journalists at the 61st session of the State House Ministerial Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team […]

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House of Reps orders CBN to suspend new cash withdrawal limit

The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt the implementation of the new cash withdrawal policy slated for January 9, 2023 pending compliance with the provisions of the Act establishing the bank. The House also summoned CBN Governor Godwin Emiefele in accordance with the provisions of the Central Bank […]

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Davido to perform at 2022 World Cup closing ceremony

Afrobeats superstar, Davido has been confirmed to perform at the closing ceremony of the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Chinese businessman, Stephen Hung, shared the news via his Instagram story on Thursday. Hung, who couldn’t conceal his excitement, said: “So happy my bro #davido confirmed he will be performing at the World Cup […]

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Celine Dion battles rare ailment, cancels shows

Canadian music star Céline Dion, has disclosed her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes one’s muscles to tense uncontrollably. It is said that there is no cure for the condition but work can be done to slow the progression. In an emotional video on Thursday, the singer shared the news of […]

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Agents lament as Senate debates new cash withdrawal policy Tuesday

Point of Sale (POS) machine They want us out of business, mobile money agents lament Policy good but implementation will be difficult – BCAN HURIWA: Cash withdrawal limits can’t help naira depreciation, will lead to job loss Senators, yesterday, expressed concerns over the new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy on cash withdrawal, which they […]

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WHO urges malaria funding boost as deaths stay stubbornly high

An Anopheles mosquito; the only kind that can spread malaria, feeds on a human The World Health Organization called Thursday for more funds to help overcome towering challenges in the battle against malaria, which continues to kill hundreds of thousands of mainly African children each year. In a fresh report, the UN health agency celebrated […]

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In my administration ASUU won’t strike — Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Tuesday said that Academic Staff Union of Universities won’t go on strike if he becomes the next president of the country. Obi speaking at a state rally in Owerri, Imo State, said that his administration would dialogue with ASUU leadership to ensure that universities won’t […]

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Nigeria cheers Amusan after losing best athlete award

The President, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Tonobok Okowa, African games gold medallist Deji Aliu and Olympic gold medalist Chioma Ajunwa, have urged world 100m hurdles champion and record holder Tobi Amusan not to allow losing the Women’s World Athlete of The Year 2022 Award distract her. The World Athletics on Monday named American hurdler, Sydney […]

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