CBN postpones eNaira launch
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday, announced the postponement of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), known as eNaira, to allow other
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PIA: People’ll protest if N-Delta govs manage funds — HRH Sara-Igbe, S-South elder
National Coordinator of South-South Elders Forum and member, Board of Trustees, Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, His Royal Highness Anabs Sara-Igbe, in this explosive
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Gunmen kill two policemen in attack on Anambra station
Two policemen were confirmed killed in yesterday’s attack on a police station in Anambra State by gunmen. An account put the death toll
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VIPs, National Assembly member funding Igboho, Kanu, says Buhari. But silent on Boko haram sponsors.
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said ongoing investigations have revealed a serving member of the National Assembly as one of
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Reps halt 150% hike of ground charges for airlines
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) to suspend the 150% hike
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Teachers to get pay rise as from January 2022
The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has said teachers will begin to enjoy the new salary structure President Muhammadu Buhari promised
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Nigeria @61: APC, PDP disagree over celebration, sue for peace, unity
THE ruling All Progressives Congress and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party have disagreed over whether or not this year’s Independence Day is worth
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Buhari-must-go protest rocks Abuja on 61st Independence Day
Protesters in the early hours of Friday stormed the Dantata Bridge on the popular Airport Road in Abuja, demanding the resignation of the
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Nigeria @61: Read what Buhari told Nigerians in his Independence broadcast.
INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTY-FIRST INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY,
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BREAKING:Twitter suspension to be lifted if… – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a directive for conditional reversal of twitter suspension in Nigeria. Buhari, in his Independence Day speech, noted his
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8 feared killed in Shi’ites shooting in Abuja
AT least eight people were feared killed, yesterday after unidentified men in military uniform opened fire on some members of the Islamic Movement
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Female soldier forced me to carry stones, says Corps member
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ezeiruaku Ifeyinwa Fidelis, who was allegedly assaulted by a female Army officer of 13 Brigade Command
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Lottery commission sanctions two directors, as staff union shut down office in protest
The National Lottery Regulatory Commission has sanctioned two of its directors over what it called “serious misconduct.” While one of them, Mr Robert
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Death toll in Kaduna villages attacks rises to 45
Death toll in the weekend attacks on Madamai and Kacecere villages of Kaura and Zangon Kataf local government areas of Kaduna State has
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IPOB begs Yoruba, Middle Belt agitators to join in October 1 lockdown
Following its earlier declaration that there will be operation “No Nigeria Flag in Biafraland” on October 1, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has urged
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2 shot, others injured as Shi’ite group, security operatives clash in Abuja
Two members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as the Shiite group, have been reportedly shot in Abuja, after clashing with
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BREAKING: Gunmen kill Chike, late Dora Akunyili’s husband
Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband to late former Information Minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has been reportedly murdered by gunmen. The Nation learnt he was killed
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NMA, NARD meet Ngige, move to resolve issues
The newly elected leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors and the Nigerian Medical Association have met with the Minister of Labour
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WAHO designates Enugu Diagnostic Centre as one of the beneficiaries of its laboratory programmes
The West African Health Organization (WAHO) has announced Enugu State Medical Diagnostic Centre, Enugu, as one of the beneficiaries of its laboratory strengthening
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2023 Presidency: Northern govs condemn Southern colleagues’ position on zoning
Northern States Governors’ Forum, yesterday, rose from its one-day emergency meeting with the Northern States Traditional Council Chairmen in Kaduna and vehemently rejected calls
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Power must come to South in 2023 — Afenifere
The National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Jare Ajayi, while reacting to the position of northern governors, said equity and fairness demand that Presidency
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96-year-old former Nazi death camp secretary faces trial
A former secretary at a Nazi concentration camp, now 96, faces a German court on Thursday charged with complicity in the murders of
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Soldiers kill scores of terrorists, foil attacks in Yobe, Sokoto
The Nigerian Army said its soldiers on counter insurgency operations in the North East have killed two members of the Islamic State West Africa
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SCOAN’ll reopen when we get approval from God ― Evelyn TB Joshua
MRS Evelyn Temitope Balogun Joshua, the new leader of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, has announced that the church will reopen
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Sit-at-home: Traders devise means to recoup losses
TRADERS in Onitsha, Anambra State, have devised a means to recoup the losses inflicted on their businesses by the weekly Monday sit-at-home order
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PDP tackles APC as Naira exchanges N580/$1
THE Peoples Democratic Party has again accused the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government of corruption over its decision to retain the Governor of
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PDP’s Senator Odey joins APC after losing seat
Senator Steven Odey formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC). Odey, who was sacked last
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Pictorial: Oshiomhole, wife step out together first time in years
Ex-Governor of Edo State, and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, and his wife, Iara, was spotted together in
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Former minister, Prof Nebo, vice chancellors, others brainstorm in science, technology conference at Anambra varsity
Experts drawn from academia, industry and government have declared that research and innovation synergy is the essential tool for wealth creation in Nigeria.
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2023: Why PDP settled for southern chairmanship, northern presidency
Ahead of its October 30th and 31st national elective convention, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has chosen to pick its national chairman and
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