The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says that based on credible intelligence, they had uncovered syndicates in Abuja that specialise in the printing, sale and distribution of fake dollars and had recovered $15,400 in fake notes. DCC Olusola Odumosu, Director of Public Relations NSCDC NHQ Abuja, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. […]
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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to uphold press freedom if he wins the 2023 presidential election. He made the promise on Wednesday when he engaged members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Lagos State. Giving accolades to the Nigerian media, the former Vice President said: […]
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Justice Yetunde Adesanya has fixed November 17, 2022 for Chidinma Ojukwu the suspect in murder of the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, to testify in trial within trial to ascertain whether she was coerced or induced to make a statement that she killed Ataga. The trial judge fixed the date yesterday, after […]
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No court can stop new carrier, Sirika says A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, yesterday, issued an Order of Interim Injunction restraining the Federal Government and other parties from executing the proposed National Carrier, Nigeria Air. Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa, after consideration of the application and submission of counsel to the plaintiffs, that is […]
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L-R, Country representative of African Tourism Board, Ambassador Chioma Ayiw, WIBAT president, Mrs. Sophia Khan, Gbenga Alaska of Across Africa and chairperson, Abuja WIBAT chapter To revive the fledgling textile industry, boost the economy and drive tourism traffic to Nigeria, textile and fashion enthusiasts under the auspices of Women in Business and Tourism, (WIBAT), in […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari (right); National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu (left) and APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu at the flag-off of Tinubu-Shettima presidential campaign in Jos, Plateau State…yesterday. Party’s candidate calls for more ‘builders’ to make Nigeria better Insists Buhari built solid foundation President Muhammadu Buhari and National Chairman of the All Progressives […]
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Protest portrait of Mahsa Amini Iran issued a series of death sentences as women-led protests over Mahsa Amini’s death in custody entered a third month Wednesday, with clashes overnight leaving at least six people dead. Street violence raged across Iran overnight as protests sparked by the September 16 death of Amini intensified on the anniversary […]
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Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo By Alade Rotimi-John Perhaps, no socio-political plank in Nigeria has impinged on our consciousness or has excited our admiration for the values of dedication to cherished ideals and goals more than Afenifere – the pan-Yoruba socio-political platform. In a society where shifting compromises and mutually-conflicting philosophies are lumped together just […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari launches 2023 National Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem today at the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting at the State House, Abuja… Photo: Twitter/BashirAhmaad Relief has come the way of Nigerian military veterans as President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja announced the approval of N134.7 billion for the payment […]
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More pressure on households as food inflation spikes; Photo: Sunday Akinlolu • As inflation climbs to 21.09% • Economists seek end to CBN budget deficit financing • Urge FG to increase support for agric, tackle flooding challenge • ‘Monetary, fiscal authorities helpless in dealing with rising inflation’ As expected, Nigeria’s inflation rate accelerated to a […]
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