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Breaking: President Tinubu Makes Eight New Appointments

June 29, 2024 Omajemite Don

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries to fill existing and impending vacancies in some states and geo-political zones in the…

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Breaking: Tinubu Signs new Executive Order to Slash Pharmaceutical Prices

June 29, 2024 Musa Jibril

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed an executive order to eliminate tariffs, excise duties, and value-added tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs. This strategic move aims to…

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CBN sets new directive on dollar, other foreign currency deposits

June 29, 2024 Omajemite Don

CBN new directive for DMBs on Foreign Currency Deposits. Nigeria foreign currency deposit guidelines Abuja, Nigeria — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new guidelines for Deposit Money…

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JAMB releases 2024 supplementary UTME results

June 28, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

JAMB releases 2024 supplementary UTME results for all candidates. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for candidates who participated in the supplementary Unified…

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Patience Jonathan Intervenes in Rivers Crisis, Sends Message to Wike and Fubara

June 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

The wife of former Nigerian President, Patience Jonathan, has intervened in the present political crisis in Rivers State.   In a video published by AIT and seen by our reporter…

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Supreme Court Acquits Nigerian Army Sergeant After 12 Years on Death Row

June 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has discharged and acquitted Nigerian Army Sergeant Akawu Bala, who had been sentenced to death by a General Court Martial. After spending 12 years in…

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EFCC needs reform; chairman should be sacked Immediately, says Olayinka

June 28, 2024 Press Release / Opinion

…it is even so shameful that the chairman is a lawyer and pastor A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Lere Olayinka, has called for a…

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Mother of Popular Nigerian singer, Rarara, abducted

June 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

Mother of Renowned Hausa Singer Rarara Abducted in Katsina State. Hajiya Halima Adamu, the mother of the well-known Hausa singer Dauda Adamu, popularly known as Rarara, was abducted from her…

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Video: How EFCC Operatives Forcefully Enter Rooms, Assault Guests, Hotel Staff, and Steal ATM Cards, Money, Phones Like Criminals

June 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

EFCC Raid on Lagos Hotels Sparks Controversy Over Alleged Assaults and Misconduct.   In a startling development, officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a raid early…

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Tinubu’s Govt Set to Buy Luxury Airbus A330 Aircraft Seized From Arab Prince

June 28, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

The Nigerian Federal Government plans to acquire a repossessed Airbus A330 aircraft, previously owned by an Arab prince and businessman. The aircraft, with a luxurious VIP configuration, was seized by…

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Ethiopia, UAE, Turkey Strip Nigerians of Visa-on-Arrival, e-Visa Privileges

June 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

In a significant policy shift, Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have revoked the visa-on-arrival and e-visa privileges previously granted to Nigerian passport holders. This development presents a…

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BBNaija’s Recruitment Process Becoming Weak – Tayo Faniran

June 28, 2024 Musa Jibril

Big Brother Africa reality show star and actor, Tayo Faniran has expressed displeasure with the show’s current recruitment process. He fought the show’s organisers for recruiting new stars with fruitless…

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Court Delivers Landmark Judgment in Labour Party vs INEC Ahead of Edo 2024

June 27, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Court Has Handed Down a Landmark Ruling in the Labour Party’s Case Against INEC.  In a pivotal judgment handed down by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday,…

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Fubara Govt Reveals the Identity of Wike Supporter Behind Port Harcourt Explosion

June 27, 2024 Musa Jibril

Rivers Government Reveals Identity of Suspect Behind Port Harcourt Explosion   The Rivers State Government has identified the suspect responsible for the explosion in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Josiah Preye,…

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Senate Won’t Let Tinubu Die Like Malawian, Iranian Presidents – Akpabio Speaks on Presidential Jet

June 27, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Abuja: In an urgent Senate session on Thursday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio assured that the Upper Chamber would not allow President Bola Tinubu to meet the same tragic fate as…

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FCCPC Urges Retailers To Promote Fair Business Practices, Price Transparency

June 27, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has urged organisations dedicated to consumer welfare and business-to-customer relationships to promote fair business practices. The Executive Secretary of FCCPC, Dr Adamu…

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Court Sentences ‘Fake Nigerian Senator’ to 2 Years Imprisonment for Fraud

June 27, 2024 Omajemite Don

A Nigerian man, posing as a fake Nigerian senator, has been sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding a foreigner of €47,082. Tom Makwe was brought to justice by…

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Meet Five Young Players Shining at Euro 2024

June 27, 2024 Omajemite Don

As the Euro 2024 group stage wrapped up on Wednesday, the 16 remaining teams are gearing up for the knockout rounds. The tournament has so far been a stage for…

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Euro 2024 round of 16 fixtures (Full List)

June 27, 2024 Omajemite Don

The full list of the Euro 2024 round of 16 fixtures can be accessed here on Ejes Gist Naija News. The Turkey football team has reached the knockout phase at…

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10 Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024 Omajemite Don

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Thursday, 27th June 2024 Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Ejes Gist Naija News roundup of today’s top headlines. 1. Shettima: Tinubu Supports the North…

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