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Court action prevents DSS from arresting Emefiele for terrorist funding

A federal high court in Abuja has denied the request by the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest and imprison Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).…

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Okupe found guilty of money laundering, given two years prison sentence

Dr. Doyin Okupe was found guilty of receiving over N200 million in cash from former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki by the Federal High Court in Abuja and…

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Court finds Labour Party DG, Okupe guilty of violating Money-Laundering Act

Dr. Doyin Okupe was found guilty by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court in Abuja for accepting more than N200 million in cash from the former National Security…

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Counterfeits of new N1,000 notes already in circulation few days after issuance

Some counterfeits of the new N1000 naira notes have entered circulation just days after the CBN issued the redesigned naira notes in the denominations of N200, N500, and N1,000. A…

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Elon Musk reinstates suspended journalists’ Twitter accounts following widespread criticism

Elon Musk has reinstated several journalists' Twitter accounts, which had been suspended following a debate over the publication of public data regarding the billionaire's jet. Officials, advocacy groups, and journalistic…

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Elon Musk shuts down Twitter Spaces following spat with journalists 

After several journalists who had just been banned from Twitter discovered they could still take part in the live audio service Twitter Spaces, the company decided to shut it down.…

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Ekweremadu says his problems in the UK can be traced back to the EFCC

Former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu testified before Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, claiming that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was to…

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Apple Music launches new Karaoke feature – Everything you need to know and how to use it

Apple Music is now a karaoke machine. Apple Music Sing, new with iOS 16.2 (and the equivalent macOS and tvOS updates), improves the Music app's lyrics function so you can…

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Killers of female student at UNILORIN to be executed by hanging

The murderers of Olajide Blessing Omowumi, a 300-level student at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), were condemned to death by hanging on Tuesday, following a legal battle that lasted almost…

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I have done my best for Nigeria – Buhari in Washington

Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari, says he's exhausted all possible options in his service to the country. Presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu said in a statement that Buhari met with Abu Dhabi…

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PDP apologises to international community for Tinubu’s ’embarrassing outing’ at Chatham House

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization has apologized to Nigerians and the international community for the shameful and humiliating display of All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate Bola…

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Tinubu is not a Lagos indigene, according to PDP’s Bode George

Chief Bode George, a powerful figure in the Peoples Democratic Party, has stated that Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, does not hail from Lagos State.…

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Three dead after gunmen storm the INEC headquarters in Imo

On Monday morning, three assailants at the Imo State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission were shot dead by the Imo State Police Command. One police officer was murdered and…

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FG voices concern over the low number of convictions for exam malpractice

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the low number of convictions in cases of examination malpractice. On Friday in Abuja, during a one-day sensitization workshop on exam malpractice in…

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We Are Under Pressure To Compromise Elections – CDS

General Lucky Irabor, the country's Chief of Defense Staff, has stated that there is constant pressure on security forces to interfere in elections. His remarks came on Thursday at the…

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Buhari’s administration has saved Nigerians from hunger – Lai Mohammed

Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed claims that food security and an increase in the number of products made in Nigeria have been accomplished during President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. On…

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Detailed account of how the Nigerian Army allegedly conducted mass abortions in secret on victims of insurgency

According to a report by the international news organization Reuters, the Nigerian Army has been conducting illegal abortions on women who have fallen prey to the insurgency in the country's…

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NCC issues warning of TikTok challenge used to steal data from users’ devices

Participating in the Invisible Challenge on TokTok could put users at risk, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT). According to the commission, it opens…

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New Naira Notes Might Be Illegal – Femi Falana

Femi Falana (SAN), an activist lawyer, has encouraged President Muhammadu Buhari to propose a Supplementary Bill to the National Assembly authorizing the withdrawal of public funds from any federation account…

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What is Tinubu doing in the UK?

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), is scheduled to give a speech on his "Renewed Hope Agenda" at the Chatham House in London today.…

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Police thwart assault on INEC Imo office

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Orlu, Imo State, was attacked by gunmen on Friday, but police were able to repel the attack. At about 4:30 p.m., thugs…

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Lagos records 4351 cases of gender-based violence in 11 months

Cecilia Bolaji Dada, Lagos State's Commissioner for Women's Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, revealed on Tuesday that 4,351 incidents of gender-based violence were reported in the state between January and November. Mrs.…

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Aisha Buhari set to testify against student who made tweet criticizing her

Aisha Buhari, the First Lady, is reportedly scheduled to testify against Aminu Mohammed, a student at the Federal University in Dutse, Jigawa, who publicly criticized her on Twitter. On Tuesday,…

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Court issues warrant for arrest of Army Chief

A warrant for the arrest of Army Chief of Staff General Faruk Yahaya has been issued by the High Court in Minna, Niger State, on charges of contempt. The presiding…

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Student who criticized Aisha Buhari secretly arraigned, remanded in prison

The police have arraigned Aminu Mohammed, who was recently arrested by security personnel for reportedly criticizing the Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari. Adamu, a student at Federal University, Dutse,…

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INEC reports the loss of 2,000 ballot boxes, 399 voting booths, and 24 generators

INEC, Nigeria's Independent Electoral Commission, has reiterated that it will recover from recent attacks on its infrastructure. This was announced on Tuesday by INEC chairman Professor Mahmoud at a retreat…

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We had limited time – CBN defends simplicity of the new naira notes 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has responded to the criticism that its much-anticipated redesign of naira notes was nothing more than a cosmetic change in color, without any new…

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NANS issues an apology to Aisha Buhari over student’s arrest

The National Association of Nigerian Students has apologized to Aisha Buhari, the wife of President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret. ), for the Nigeria Police's arrest of Aminu Mohammed, a…

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Nigerian university confirms the arrest of a student in connection with ‘anti-Aisha Buhari tweet’

Aminu Adamu, a student at Federal University Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, was arrested for making a tweet that was critical of Aisha Buhari, the wife of Nigeria's president. The student, identified…

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Governor Adeleke’s first day in office: Suspension of Osun Electoral Commission Chair, Removal of three monarchs and more

A day after he was sworn in as Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke Monday issued six Executive Orders including one sacking all the workers employed by his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, after…

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