George calls for true federalism

frown at Twitter ban Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Deputy Chairman Chief Olabode George yesterday called for the restoration of true federalism. The retired Commodore and former military governor of old Ondo State said Nigeria must do away with the unitary system, which he described as the legacy of military rule. George, the Atona […]

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TB Joshua’s family to meet before Friday on burial

There are indications that the family of the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet Temitope Joshua, aka TB Joshua, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua will meet before the end of this week on the burial arrangement. An uncle of the deceased, Alhaji Salisu Musa, who spoke to our correspondent, said the family […]

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U.S. laments Nigeria’s inaction on religious extremism

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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Importers, agents groan as Customs adopt N404.97/$1 new import duty rate

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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Why currency crisis, economy worsen despite high oil prices

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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Twitter, Facebook, others must register in Nigeria, says FG

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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UNN to graduate 11,010 Saturday

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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