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AGF raises objection to Supreme Court’s decision on currency swap

…wants suit by State Governments dismissed The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on behalf of the Federal Government has raised a preliminary objection and argued that the Supreme Court…

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Customs seek Emir’s support to curb smuggling

The Kwara State Area Commandant of Nigeria Customs Service, Compt. Kahinde Ilesanmi, has solicited the support traditional institutions in the state for the service’s anti-smuggling war. The comptroller solicited partnership…

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Ajaero in Wabba out as President, NLC elects new execo 

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday swore-in new executives, with Mr Joe Ajaero as the new president to lead the workers for the next four years. Ajaero, former General…

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SGF: Synergy among security agencies key to hitch free elections

The Federal Government has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to strengthen collaboration with all other security agencies to ensure successful conduct of the forthcoming general election. The Secretary…

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2 ex-NNPC staff jailed in $1.6bn money laundering trial of Omokore, others

Two of the five persons standing trial in the $1.6billion money laundering charge before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Victor Briggs and Abiye Membere, both former…

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NLC seeks end to fuel importation policy, says Wabba

The outgoing President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Ayuba Wabba, has said that the organised labour is seeking an end to the nation’s fuel importation policy as it…

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NSA assures of free election, confidence in security agencies

The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has assured Nigerians that the 2023 general elections would be conducted in an atmosphere devoid of rancor. Monguno…

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TUC urges FG to solve naira, fuel crises

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has urged the Federal Government to find lasting solutions to the scarcity of cash and fuel currently facing the populace. The Congress, in…

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ICPC uncovers N258m in banks’ vaults, makes arrests

Operatives of Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) on Friday, discovered the sum of N258m (two hundred and fifty-eight million naira) stashed in the vault at the head…

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CBN: Currency swap won’t affect general election

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says naira re-design won’t affect the 2023 general election, as it will provide required cash and other  supports needed for smooth conduct of the…

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