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Sowore, Others, To Protest NPF’s Unlawful Detention of FIJ Reporter Daniel Ojukwu

Concerned Nigerians have called for a peaceful protest against the continued detention of a reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Daniel Ojukwu,...

EFCC to arraign Hadi Sirika, Daughter, Two Others over Alleged N2.7Billion Fraud
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EFCC to arraign Hadi Sirika, Daughter, Two Others over Alleged N2.7Billion Fraud

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Thursday arraign the former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, his daughter, and two other suspects...

CultureEntertainment

Chimezie Imo Brings “Strawberry Chinny” to Essence Film Festival

Chimezie Imo, an emerging talent in Nigeria’s film industry, is set to debut his first produced film, “Strawberry Chinny,” at the Essence Film...

In a contentious session on Thursday, the Nigerian Senate passed a significant amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
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#PressFreedom: NASS Bars Press Coverage in Senate Proceedings

Nigeria’s senate president, Godswill Akpabio, has barred over 10 TV stations and photojournalists from covering senate proceedings. This was disclosed following the resumption of...

Reports emerging just a few days after recent allegations against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited by Alhaji Aikko Dangote, founder of Dangote Petroleum Refinery,
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Petrol Supply will Improve, Stop Panic Buying – NNPC Promises

Despite ongoing nationwide fuel scarcity, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has once again cautioned motorists against panic buying petrol, known as...

FinanceNews

Naira Weakens Against Dollar in Official, Black Markets

The Nigerian currency, Naira, has been trending downward against the US dollar in both official and black market segments. Data from the FMDQ...

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Over 200 jobs at risk as Microsoft is set to close its Lagos Innovation Centre

Microsoft may be set to close its African Development Centre (ADC) located in Lagos, raising concerns about the fate of approximately 200 jobs...

EntertainmentNews

Femi Adebayo Emerges Victorious, Awarded ₦25 Million After 3-Year Court Battle Against Piracy

Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, known for his roles in various blockbuster hits, has finally secured justice in a landmark case that...

These arrests according to the police encompass a range of offences, including kidnapping, rape, murder, gun-running, and cultism, among others
FinanceNews

Police Arrest 17 Suspected Forex Hawkers in Wapa

The Nigerian police in Kano have apprehended 17 individuals suspected of operating illegal Bureau de Change (BDC) businesses in the Wapa area. The...

Peter Obi Labour Party
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Cybersecurity Levy: Government more intrested in milking a dying economy – Peter Obi

In a scathing critique of the government’s recent decision to introduce a Cybersecurity Levy, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has denounced the...

PoliticsWorld

Togo’s President Signs Constitution to End Presidential Elections

In a controversial move, Togo’s President, Faure Gnassingbe, has signed a new constitution that abolishes presidential elections, paving the way for Parliament, dominated...

CBN gives July 7 ultimatum for PoS Operators to Register with CAC
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CBN gives July 7 ultimatum for PoS Operators to Register with CAC

Central Bank of Nigeria issued a letter on April 30, 2024, directing “all non-individuals” on the Agent Banking Authorisation to register with the...