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NORTHERN ELDERS CONSIDER RELOCATION OF CBN DEPARTMENTS TO LAGOS AS ECONOMIC SUICIDE FOR THE NORTH.

The Northern Elders Forum has kicked against the planned relocation of some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Lagos State, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria. They said the plan only serves to further strengthen the already dominant position of Lagos State, while potentially weakening the significance and role of Abuja. Their

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AFCON: Don’t savour this victory – Peseiro warns Super Eagles after Côte d’Ivoire win.

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, has warned his players not to get carried away following a 1-0 win over Cote d’Ivoire in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday. Nigeria beat the host nation, thanks to a William Troost-Ekong penalty in the second half. The victory takes the three-time African

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Former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu Under Probe For Alleged ₦15bn Fraud.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened money laundering cases involving ₦853.8 billion against 13 former governors and ministers. The affected person’s include two former Ekiti state governors, Kayode Fayemi and Ayo Fayose; former Zamfara state governor, Bello Muhammad; two former Enugu state governors, Chimaroke Nnamani and Sullivan Chime; former Nasarawa state governor,

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FG’s N35,000 wage award to continue till minimum wage – NLC.

Ajaero noted that other issues that were yet to be implemented by the federal government include the Port Harcourt refineries, CNG buses, and wage awards, among others. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says that the N35,000 wage award agreement with the Federal Government will continue until a new minimum wage is determined. Mr Joe Ajaero,

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14 states spends N21bn on foreign trips despite zero FDI.

Despite spending at least N21.04bn on foreign trips in the last three years, 14 state governments have failed to attract any form of foreign investments into the domains. The states in question are Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Ebonyi, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Nasarawa, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara. Between 2021 and the third quarter

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Kidnapping: Wike fiddles with Rivers politics while Abuja burns.

A few years ago, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, was perceived as the safest city anyone could wish to live in. The headquarters of all the security establishments are located in the seat of power and this confers an aura of invincibility on the city and also gives the residents a sense of peace and

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‘I don’t know how vessel got filled with crude oil, instead of diesel’, says Captain of ship arrested by Tantita.

David Adeboye, the Captain of MT KALI, the ocean-going vessel apprehended by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bayelsa State, expressed disbelief at the manner crude oil was siphoned into the ship during the arrest last Thursday, January 12 At the vessel’s parade, held at

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ICPC Recovered N50 Billion Meant For Poor People From Sadiya Umar-Farouq.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly recovered N50 billion meant for vulnerable citizens during the tenure of former Minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq from the Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Ministry. The massive sum of money, which was about to be embezzled, was recovered by the ICPC between July and August

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2024 Bicycle Carnival in Igbo Isiokpo Ikwerre Rivers State. Culture is Beautiful.

This is a yearly event, apparently a concept that depict the strong ties between the Ikwerre people who are aborigine Igbos and other ethnic groups in the area. Some also believed the event which made the streets of Isiokpo Ikwerre alive with colours and creativity, is a replay of the civil war era where some

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POLICE WARN NIGERIANS AGAINST USE OF 2024 SLOGAN, ‘NO GREE FOR ANYBODY,’ SAYS IT CAN TRIGGER CRISIS.

The Nigeria Police Force has warned citizens to refrain from using the trending 2024 slogan, “No gree for anybody”, describing it as dangerous and capable of triggering crisis across the country The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who issued the warning on Wednesday during a press briefing and parade of 67 suspects arrested

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Man grows giant b00bs after being sucked for milk by a giant snake each night

In what seems to be a stranger-than-fiction development, local news platforms in Zimbabwe have reported that a man from Cross Dete in Hwange District has developed unusually large breasts after being milked every night by a mysterious creature believed to be a snake. The man who sought help from Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa, the leader and

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South African businessman overtakes Dangote as Africa’s richest person

Forbes reports that as of Tuesday, January 2, 2023, Rupert’s net worth soared to an impressive $10.3 billion, while Dangote’s fortunes dwindled slightly to $9.5 billion. This marks a significant milestone for Rupert, as he now claims the crown that Dangote has held for the past decade. His ascension on the global stage is equally

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Obi Attends Thanksgiving Service At Anambra Prison, Counsels Inmates

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, attended a thanksgiving service held at the Nigerian Correctional Center, Onitsha, in Anambra State on Sunday. The former Anambra governor revealed this in photos shared on his X handle on Sunday. He wrote, “I was happy to join our brothers and sisters at the Nigerian Correctional Center, Onitsha,

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Same-s£x Marriage: “Time Has Come For Him To Go” — Nigerian Actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, Asks Catholic Bishops To Demand That Pope Should Step Down.

He wrote: “It is not enough for some Catholic Bishops to rebel against the unscriptural pronouncement of Pope Francis that the Catholic Church should bless same s3x marriage, time has come for the Bishops to demand that the Pope should step down. This is the only way to prevent the inevitable implosion of the church

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Shettima, Ganduje Receive Chieftaincy Titles In Anambra.

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, have received chieftaincy titles in Anambra State. The traditional titles were conferred on Shettima and Ganduje during the 32nd Ofala festival of Ukpo Dumukofia on Saturday. Photos from the ceremony were shared on the X page of the APC on

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70-Year-Old Granny, Son Arrested In Lagos For Drug Trafficking.

A 70-year-old grandma, Selifat Funke Cole, and her son, Babajide Ayorinde Cole, have been arrested for drug trafficking. The duo were arrested in Lagos by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday, December 21. This was disclosed in a Sunday statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi, saying

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