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Kano Emirate tussle: Court fixes 13th June to rule on jurisdiction

7 June 2024

The court, presided over by Justice Abdullahi Liman adjourned to rule on the matter following a heated argument between counsels in the matter. The applicant, Sarkin Dawaki Babba of the Kano Emirate, Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi had approached the Court seeking his fundamental human rights and that the court should restrain the respondents from enforcing, implementing […]

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Consider strategic investments in Africa — Tinubu tells global financiers

7 June 2024

President Tinubu made the appeal at a meeting with a delegation of the International Finance Corporation ,IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, led by its Managing Director,  Makhtar Diop in Abuja. He urged global financiers to consider more strategic investments in agriculture, infrastructure, research, and development on the continent.Tinubu said the expectations of […]

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Edo guber: Oshiomhole chairs 256-member campaign council

6 June 2024

Acting Chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, in a statement in Benin, announced Sen. Matthew Urhoghide as the Campaign Council Director-General , and  Joe Ugheoke as Campaign Council Secretary.  Other notable members included Peter Akpatason, who is Deputy Director-General-  Operations, and Mike Onolememen, Deputy Director-General , Administration.  Lucky Imasuen, Odi Okogie and Abu Lawani are Coordinators for Edo […]

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Nigerian govt debunks N5.4trn provision for subsidy payments

6 June 2024

He cautioned the mainstream media and social media platforms to desist from reporting fiscal policy documents that have not been ractified by the government. Onanuga lamented that one of the documents titled Inflation Reduction and Price Stability ,Fiscal Policy Measure etc, Order 2024 is being shared as if it were an executive order signed by […]

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Tinubu Directs Finance Minister To Present Minimum Wage Template

5 June 2024

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this in Abuja  after a Federal Government delegation on the new minimum wage met with the President. The FG delegation includes Idris; Edun; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; Labour Minister Nkiruka Onyejeocha; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Chief of […]

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Osun APC disowns Aregbesola

5 June 2024

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, yesterday, declared that a former Governor of the State, Rauf Aregbesola, is no longer a member of the party in the state. The Osun APC also said that the Omoluabi Progressives group, which is one of the caucuses of the major opposition party being […]

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Super Eagles unveil stylish new jersey ahead of World Cup qualifiers

4 June 2024

The sleek design shared in the Super Eagles X page  has been generating significant buzz among football fans and fashion enthusiasts alike. The new design was modeled by Wilfred Ndidi who will likely captain the Super Eagles in the absence of the trio of Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong and Kenneth Omeruo. The country’s 2018 World […]

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CBN lifts ban on Opay, Moniepoint, two other fintech banks

4 June 2024

Opay in a statement  through its official X handle announced that the apex bank has lifted the ban. This is coming after the expiration of a May 31 deadline given to the fintechs to meet Know Your Customer, KYC, and other regulatory requirements. The governor of CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, had, at the end of the […]

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Bandits Kill Traditional Ruler In Taraba

4 June 2024

The military authorities confirmed it in a statement adding that the Taraba State Police Command are yet to react to the attack. The spokesman for the Army 6 Brigade, Oni Olubodunde, commiserated with the family of the slain monarch, assuring to bring the perpetrators of the attack to book. He said the Commander 6 Brigade/Sector […]

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Worst Political Crisis In Rivers Is Over, Says Fubara

4 June 2024

He said the state government is now working tirelessly to deliver quality services and signature infrastructure projects in line with his administration’s people first mantra. Governor Fubara made the declaration at the thanksgiving reception organised by the Amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom, King Ateke Tom, to celebrate his 60th birthday, which was held at his residence […]

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