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Tijani Babangida and Wife Receive Medical Attention After Ghastly Motor Accident Former Nigerian international footballer, Tijani Babangida, and his wife are currently receiving medical attention after being involved in a…
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Nigerian Army Arrests Soldier for Illegal Possession of Ammunition and Explosives In a move to uphold the highest standards of conduct and ethics, the Nigerian Army (NA) has arrested one of its personnel, Lance Corporal Mubarak Yakubu,…
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House of Representatives Orders CBN to Suspend Controversial Cybersecurity Levy. The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the enforcement of the controversial cybersecurity levy,…
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Ekpo Appointed Co-Chairman of NCDMB Governing Council.  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), as the Co-Chairman of the Governing Council of the…
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Herdsmen Attack Claims Two Lives in Benue State, Including NSCDC Commander A tragic incident occurred in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, resulting in the death of Mr. Mike Ode, a commander of the agro-ranger of the Nigeria…
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PoS Operators Protest CBN's Registration Directive, Cite Increased Costs for Customers. CBN says, POS Operators to register with CAC.  The Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recent directive requiring PoS operators to register their…
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Senate Approves Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers Amidst Uproar. In a controversial move, the Nigerian Senate has approved a bill that imposes the death penalty on individuals convicted of drug trafficking. The decision was made during…
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The recent directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria mandating banks to impose a Cybersecurity Levy on transactions has sparked discussions regarding the various levies Nigerians incur on electronic transactions. This move, outlined in…
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EFCC to Arraign Sirika, Daughter, and Two Others Over Alleged Fraud on Thursday The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is poised to arraign former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, alongside his daughter, before Justice…
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Motion for Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy Faces Major Setback A motion seeking the suspension of the cybersecurity levy has encountered a significant setback at the House of Representatives. Honourable Manu Soro, who tabled the…
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Political Turmoil in Rivers as Another Factional Speaker Emerges, Video Surfaces Port Harcourt, Rivers state - A fresh twist has unfolded in the political turmoil gripping Rivers State as a factional speaker, Victor Oko Jumbo, has…
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A social media storm is brewing in Nigeria as the hashtag "Tinubu Must Go" gains momentum on Twitter, trending like wildfire. This comes in response to the recent introduction of a 0.5% Cyber Security Level for cash transactions, which has…
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Presidency's Committee Proposes VAT Rate Increase and Revenue Sharing Formula.  The Presidency, through its Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has announced plans to increase the value-added tax (VAT) rate in Nigeria. Taiwo…
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Rivers Local Government Chairmen Support Fubara’s Impeachment. The Association of Local Government Areas of Nigeria (ALGON) in Rivers State has thrown its weight behind the call made by the state caretaker committee chairman of…
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Journalist resigns after release from custody over controversial story on Gbajabiamila.  Segun Olatunji, the General Editor of First News, has resigned from his position amidst a brewing controversy surrounding a recent story…
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The Nigerian military has pulled its troops out of Okuama community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state after the killing of 17 soldiers, Politics Nigeria has learned. Sources from neighboring Akugbene and Okoloba…
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Microsoft Nigeria confirms African Development Center layoffs but denies its closure In a move that has raised concerns about the future of its African Development Center (ADC) in Lagos, Nigeria, Microsoft has confirmed the layoff of its…
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Senate President Akpabio Bars Multiple TV Stations and Photojournalists from Covering Proceedings. In a move widely seen as another example of autocratic tendencies under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, Senate President…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has refuted claims made by Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, that officials of the Tinubu administration solicited a $150 million bribe. The allegation surfaced in a blog post by Binance Chief…
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The Federal Government has pledged to complete ongoing dam projects across Nigeria, including the Doma and Fari-Ruwa dams in Nasarawa State. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, made this commitment…
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