IGP orders CPs to end investigations of electoral offences
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered swift conclusion of all investigations related to violations of the Electoral Act during the February 25 elections. Baba gave the order…
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NEMA DG decries fire disasters, harps on property insurance
Director-General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Mustapha Ahmed, has expressed concern over incessant fire incidents in some communities and markets across the country in the past few days.…
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NLC gives FG 7-day ultimatum to address cash crunch
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) plans to order workers to sit at home if in seven days the Federal Government fails to address current cash crunch. Its President, Mr Joe Ajaero,…
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Finally, CBN directs banks to accept old naira notes as legal tender
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, said that the old N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes remain legal tender till December 31. According to a statement by Isa AbdulMumin,…
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Presidency explains Buhari’s silence on new Naira notes
The Presidency on Monday dismissed insinuations that President Muhammadu Buhari was party to the disregard of the Supreme Court judgment on the legal status of the N500 and N1,000 old…
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Corps member killed in Lagos train accident buried
The remains of Oreoluwa Aina, a 28-year-old National Youth Corps Member who was involved in the Lagos train accident which occurred on Thursday, March 9, have been laid to rest.…
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Group kicks against judges reinstated by NJC
… Says It is a sabotage of the war against corruption in the judicial system. An anti-corruption coalition group, Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC) has called on President Muhammadu…
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Again, scores killed as vigilantes clash with terrorists in Katsina
Many villagers were feared killed and several injured on Saturday as vigilantes clash again with terrorists in Kankara communities, Katsina State. According to a dependable source from the area, the…
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Party chieftains bag 2yrs jail for N142m elections bribe scam
Two Chieftains of the opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party, (PDP), in Bauchi State, Saleh Hussaini Gamawa and Aminu Umar Gadiya, have been convicted by a Federal High Court, Bauchi and sentenced…
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GOC charges troops to maintain aggressive posture against insurgents
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI, Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called on troops of 112 Task Force Battalion to remain focused, vigilant…
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