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Nigerian govt to introduce allowance for Persons with Disabilities
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, NCPWD, says it is working ascediously to introduce a special allowance towards reducing…
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Why we propose renaming of FIRS to NRS — Presidential tax committee
Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has explained the reason behind the…
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CBN plans to retire 1,000 employees with N50 billion payoff by December 31
On Monday, December 2, 2024, reports revealed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is preparing to retire approximately 1,000…
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Nigerian Army Frees Journalist, Soyombo After Three Days in Custody
The Nigerian Army has released investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo from detention after a vigorous media campaign pushing for his release,…
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Adamawa raises NYSC members’ monthly allowance to N20,000
On Friday, November 29, the Adamawa State Government announced a significant increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service…
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Court of appeal acquits Dr. Olufemi Olaleye of life imprisonment sentence
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has acquitted Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, overturning his…
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‘Global trust earned’, Tinubu hails Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO re-appointment
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, congratulated former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on…
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Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo arrested at illegal oil bunkering site in P’Harcourt, says Army
The Nigerian Army said it has arrested and detained investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, in connection with illegal bunkering in Port…
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How I collected $400,000 on behalf of Emefiele – Witness
The seventh prosecution witness, John Adetola, in the ongoing trial of ex-governor of Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, narrated how he…
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House of Reps confirm Oluyede as new Army Chief
The House of Representatives has officially confirmed Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
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CDS hails NASS over speedy screening of acting COAS
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended the National Assembly, NASS, for the speedy screening of…
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NNPCL denies selling products to marketers at Port-Harcourt refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, says it has not commenced bulk sales of product from the Port Harcourt…
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Rivers governor implements ₦85,000 minimum wage for civil servants
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has implemented an ₦85,000 minimum wage for state workers, providing much-needed relief amidst financial challenges.…
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Governor Aiyedatiwa, Deputy Governor present certificates of return to President Tinubu
The re-elected Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his Deputy, Olayide Adelami on Tuesday evening presented their Certificates of…
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Ojukwu memorial anniversary: Bianca, Uwazuruike want Nnamdi Kanu freed
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Ojukwu, has appealed to the Federal Government to release the leader…
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My administration has paid N12bn pension debt – Gov. Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Wednesday said his administration has paid N12bn pension debt in his two years as…
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VP Shettima Leaves For Abidjan, To Attend SIREXE 2024 Opening Ceremony
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Wednesday morning, departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to attend the opening ceremony of the International…
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Trade between Nigeria, China Highest In Africa, Says VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM has expressed satisfaction with the continuous increase in the volume of trade between Nigeria and…
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Osimhen’s Secret to Success: Peter Rufai Reveals the Key to Super Eagles Stardom
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has shed light on why Victor Osimhen, the Galatasaray striker, has been able to excel…
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Nigerians Nabbed: Libya Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking
Tripoli, Libya – In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Libyan authorities have arrested four Nigerian nationals for allegedly peddling…
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President Tinubu Lauds Port Harcourt Refinery Revival, Directs NNPC to Expedite Warri and Kaduna Reactivations
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) for achieving a significant milestone in the revitalisation…
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We’ll chase criminals out of Edo, Gov Okpebholo vows
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, vowed to chase criminals out of Edo State and restore total peace…
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Northern lawyers denounce illegal attempt to remove CCT chairman
After a recent fact-check by PRNigeria that revealed how Nigerian Senate flouted the Constitution in an attempt to remove the…
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Buhari, Tinubu never prepared for governance — Kukah
Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew-Kukah, has said that President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, never prepared…
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Absence of judge stalls Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn suit against Nigerian govt
The absence of Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, stalled a N50 billion suit…
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Pink Awards recognises Soyinka’s impacts
The Pink Awards has honoured Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, with the Lifetime Achievement Award for literary excellence and social…
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NDLEA nabs businessman for ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 50-year-old businessman, who allegedly ingested 90 wraps of…
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FG closely monitoring Simon Ekpa’s trial in Finland
The Nigerian Government has announced it is closely monitoring the legal proceedings of Simon Ekpa, the self-styled Prime Minister of…
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I have not considered becoming Lagos governor but i’m qualified – Obasa
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday said he had not given…
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu proposes N3trn for 2025 budget
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has presented N3,01 trillion budget the Lagos State House of Assembly for 2025. The budget…
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NIMC explains reasons behind payment for new national ID card
The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, on Friday says Nigerians would have to pay for the new multipurpose national Identity…
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Okpebholo suspends recruitment, orders review of employments made since May
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo, on Friday suspended recruitment into the state’s Civil Service until further notice. The governor also…
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Nigerian govt confirms arrest of Simon Ekpa by Finnish authorities
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and prominent leader of the…
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Asset forfeiture: Ex-Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke seeks to amend suit against EFCC
The former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Thursday, sought to amend her suit challenging the order obtained by the…
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Oil theft: Tompolo’s allegations against Navy cheap blackmail — Military
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has described as ‘cheap blackmail’ the allegations by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL, that the…
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Senate approves Tinubu’s fresh $2.2bn loan
Senate on Thursday at plenary approved the new external borrowing plan request of $2.2billion dollars presented for consideration by President…
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Kano governor Abba Yusuf returns 76 minors to parents after court ruling
On Thursday, November 21, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf handed over 76 minors to their parents after they were discharged…
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Edo governor Okpebholo sets up committee to recover government vehicles within two weeks
On Thursday, November 21, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State announced the formation of a 12-man committee tasked with recovering…
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Reps take action to stop illegal harvesting and commercialization of human eggs in Nigeria
On Thursday, November 21, the House of Representatives took a stand against the growing issue of illegal human egg harvesting…
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Breaking: Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland over terrorism activities
Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has been arrested in…
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