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Sokoto Deputy Governor, Dan Iya dumps PDP

  The Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan Iya, on Thursday submitted his resignation letter to the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In the letter dated February 8, 2023 and addressed to his Ward Chairman in ...

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11 commissioners decamp from PDP to APC in Sokoto

  At least 11 commissioners have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Sokoto State. The development followed an announcement by the state’s Deputy Governor, Manir Muhammad Dan Iya, resigning his membership in ...

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Court acquits Jide Omokore of $1.6bn fraud

Jide Omokore, chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts Nigeria Limited and a supporter of former petroleum minister Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke, has been cleared of fraud by the Federal High Court in Abuja. However, the court found Victor Briggs and Abiye ...

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Ekiti pays N130m to retirees of LG, teachers

  Ekiti Government has paid N130 million in gratuities to retirees of local government workers and teachers in the state. Ekiti Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, presented the cheques to  69 beneficiaries on Tuesday at the Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, ...

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Court discharges, acquits Bauchi Gov’s son of N1.1bn fraud

  Shamsudeen Bala, the son of Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed, was cleared of the N1.1 billion fraud charge by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a 20-count charge against ...

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Why fuel scarcity has not gone away – Mele Kyari

Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, has claimed the logistics challenge has been responsible for the protracted fuel scarcity across the country. Kyari gave the explanation during an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday ...

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NLC seeks end to fuel importation policy – Wabba

  Mr Ayuba Wabba, the outgoing President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has stated that the organised labour is seeking an end to the country’s fuel importation policy because it will result in lower fuel prices. At the 13th ...

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New Naira swap: Supreme Court suspends CBN’s February 10 deadline

  The Supreme Court has barred the Nigerian government from continuing with the full implementation of the Naira swap policy. Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara states had, in a motion ex-parte filed on February 3, prayed the apex court to halt ...

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2023: Elections must hold February 25, March 11 – Obasanjo

  Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that nothing would stop this year’s elections from holding. Obasanjo said this while hosting the members of the Board of Trustees of the African Democratic Congress at his penthouse residence located ...

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Naira, fuel scarcity: Sanwo-Olu slashes BRT, LAGFERRY fares

  The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today announced relief packages to cushion the effect of CBN’s currency swap and fuel shortage. In a press conference in Marina on Wednesday, the governor announced 50 percent reduction on all Lagos ...

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Alleged N2.9bn fraud: Court discharges Okorocha, others

  Sen. Rochas Okorocha, the former governor of Imo, was absolved of the N2.9 billion fraud charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday by a Federal High Court in Abuja (EFCC). The EFCC’s lawsuit ...

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Drama Ensues As Man Refuses To Pay After Eating At Portable’s Restaurant (Video)

  A content creator decided to pull a prank at the restaurant owned by musician Portable which caused quite a commotion. After eating at Portable’s Odogwu Bar and Restaurant in Sango Ota, Ogun state, the prankster known as Kopa Respect refused to ...

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Leeds United Sack Manager Jesse Marsch

  Leeds United have sacked Jesse Marsch as their manager after one year in charge. Marsch has been fired with the club sitting above the relegation zone on goal difference. The 49-year-old was appointed as the successor to Marcelo Bielsa ...

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Court bars CBN from extending deadline on use of old Naira notes

  An Abuja High Court has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to continue with the full implementation of the naira redesign policy. This ruling was delivered on Monday in a suit marked FCT/HC/CV/2234/2023. The court restrained the CBN ...

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“Why I am not a feminist” Actress Ini Edo reveals (Video)

  Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has revealed reasons why she doesn’t consider herself a feminist. In an interview on Tea with Taypod podcast, Ini Edo declared herself a non feminist, because she has been raised in a certain way, to ...

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Mr Ibu and wife, Stella Maris reconcile at the police station after messy social media drama (Video)

  Nollywood actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu and his wife, Stella Maris have finally reconciled. In a video posted online by controversial blogger, Gistlover, the couple were seen in similar outfits with all smiles. Mr Ibu and ...

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