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98 Lawyers have been Shortlisted for Senior Advocate Of Nigeria Rank.  The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has announced a shortlist of 98 lawyers for the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Among the…
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What is drug abuse?  In a collaborative effort to combat substance abuse through prevention, MTN Foundation, NDLEA, and UNODC came together for a multi-stakeholder conference in Abuja. The event saw key government officials and experts…
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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Ejes Gist - Naija News roundup of Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 3rd July 2024. Here is the latest news in…
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CBN Threatens to Sanction Banks for Rejecting Old and Small Denominations of US Dollars.  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a warning to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) against the continued rejection of old and small denominations…
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Imo State House of Assembly Suspends Four Members Over Alleged Move to Impeach Speaker The Imo State House of Assembly has suspended four members for allegedly attempting to impeach the Speaker, Chike Olemgbe. The Speaker announced this…
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Wife of Niger State Deputy Governor Passes Away Hajiya Zainab Garba, the wife of Niger State Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, has died. Naija News reports that Hajiya Garba passed away early on Tuesday, July 2. In a condolence message to…
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...releasing Nnamdi Kanu will reduce crime in the South-East by 50% Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose's younger brother, Isaac Fayose, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People…
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President Bola Tinubu has altered the 1977 Nigeria Tax System and approved a new withholding tax policy for the country. This major change was disclosed by Taiwo Ayodele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax…
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Where to convert your car to CNG in Nigeria with 100% trust and efficiency The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) announced a 50 percent reduction in the cost of converting petrol-powered vehicles to CNG on June 27.…
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At least six teams have booked their places in the 2024 Copa America quarter-finals. The USA have been eliminated from the competition, following their 1-0 loss to Uruguay on Monday night. The defeat, combined with Panama’s 3-1 win…
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... UK Taxi Driver Still Being Paid as Nigerian Civil Servant. In an unusual scenario, some former Nigerian civil servants continue to receive their salaries even after leaving their positions, with some even employed abroad.…
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Wike to Ireti Kingibe: We’ll unseat you as FCT senator in 2027 Nyesom Wike, the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has declared that Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the nation's capital, will not be re-elected in…
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The death toll from the bomb attack in Gwoza area of Borno State on Saturday has risen to 32, Vice President Kashim Shettima announced yesterday. During a condolence visit to the families of the victims in Gwoza, Shettima expressed deep…
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Bandits have ambushed and killed five mobile police officers in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack occurred early Sunday morning as the officers were traveling from their base in Zandam village to the council…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has compiled 142 recommendations to improve future electoral processes in Nigeria. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this known at the opening of a two-day induction retreat for…
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Meta Announces Monetization for Nigerian and Ghanaian Content Creators on Facebook Starting July 1, 2024. Social media giant, Meta, has revealed that content creators from Nigeria and Ghana can now monetize their content on Facebook,…
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Tems Wins Big at BET Awards 2024. The BET Awards 2024 have been concluded, bringing great joy to Nigeria's music industry. The talented Nigerian singer Tems took home the coveted Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for her…
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NAF Helicopter Crashes in Kaduna State, Preliminary Investigations Underway In the early hours of Monday, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter tragically crashed in Tami village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident…
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Euro 2024 Quarter-Final fixtures: France Takes on Belgium, Portugal Faces Slovenia in Monday's Quarter-Final Matches The Euro 2024 quarter-finals are set to deliver an exciting lineup of matches, as football fans eagerly await the…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has established a disciplinary panel to investigate two operatives accused of assaulting a woman during a raid on a hotel in Lagos. The incident, which took place on Thursday,…
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