Suspended police officer, Kyari breaks social media silence amid probe

Amid the ongoing police probe of his alleged involvement in a $1.1m Internet scam allegedly carried out by an Instagram influencer, Abbas Ramon, popularly known as Hushpuppi and four others, suspended former Head of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari on Thursday resumed on social media after a three-week self-imposed hiatus. Following the outrage […]

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NBC queries Channels TV over Ortom interview

National Broadcasting Commission has queried Channels Television over the alleged “inciting, divisive and unfair comments” made by Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on the TV’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ breakfast programme on Tuesday. The regulator’s query sent to the station, was titled, ‘Notice of Infraction’. It was dated August 24, 2021 and signed by its Director-General, Balarabe […]

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EFCC wants regulation of real estate sector

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa has decried the poor enforcement of regulations by relevant authorities in the real estate sector. He spoke when he received members of the House of Representatives Adhoc Committee Investigating Real Estate Developers led by the Chairman, Blessing Onyeche Onuh, at the headquarters of […]

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39 million Africans may fall into poverty this year – Adesina

African Development Bank (AfDB), President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has warned that another 39 million people in the continent could fall into poverty at the end of this year. He gave this warning at the ongoing virtual Africa Singapore Business Forum. He said the 39 million people could pass on as an added number to 30 […]

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APC governors support Buhari over war against insecurity

The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has renewed its support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to tackle the spate of insecurity in the country. Led by Kebbi State Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, it renewed posture is coming against the backdrop of the massacre of no fewer than 35 people in Yelwa Zangam community behind the University […]

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At least 20 dead after torrential rains in Venezuela

Flood . Credit: Getty Images The death toll from heavy rains that triggered mudslides and floods in western Venezuela has risen to 20, local authorities said Wednesday, with 17 other people missing. Nine states are in an “emergency” situation and more than 54,000 people have been affected by the downpours, Interior Minister Remigio Ceballos told […]

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Merkel, Germany’s ‘eternal’ chancellor, prepares to leave the stage

This file photo taken on December 6, 2016 shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel gesturing after addressing delegates during her conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party’s congress in Essen, Western Germany. – Wrapping up a historic 16 years in power with an uncertain legacy at home and abroad, Germany’s “eternal chancellor” Angela Merkel, 67, leaves office […]

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Nigeria’s COVID-19 deaths hit 2,288, infections 188,880

2,727,834 million samples tested so far 169, 382 cases successfully treated Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections on Wednesday stood at 188,880, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). It announced this figure via its verified website on Thursday, stating that a total of 637 additional infections and seven deaths were recorded on August 25 The […]

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JARA stores moves to open second outlet in Benin

One of Nigeria’s leading discount retail outlets, Jara stores, has concluded plans to open its second retail store in Benin City, at the Ugbowo axis of Benin City, the Edo State capital. A statement by a representative of the stores, Ayo Bademosi, said the opening of the new store is in line with the company’s […]

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FG increases TraderMoni loan portfolio by 400%

To strengthen traders’ capital base, the federal government has increased the TraderMoni loan portfolio from N10,000 to N50,000. This increment translates to 400 per cent. Essentially, the portfolio is for sidelined Nigerians. Besides, government increased the FarmerMoni to N300,000. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq disclosed these during the […]

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