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Shettima and I promise visionary leadership – Tinubu
Bola Tinubu, standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he and Kashim Shettima, his running mate, will offer visionary leadership if elected. In a statement titled “Why I…
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INEC assures readiness for elections on Saturday
The INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, has confirmed that the scheduled date for the presidential election is still February 25. Yakubu declared the commission prepared for the next presidential and national…
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Supreme Court Fixes March 3 for Judgement on Lawsuit Challenging Naira Redesign Policy of CBN
The Supreme Court has announced its decision to deliver its judgment on the lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) Naira redesign policy on March 3. The announcement was…
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Five more states join suit challenging naira redesign policy of CBN
The lawsuit against CBN's redesign of the naira has expanded to include five additional states. These are the states of Kano, Niger, Jigawa, Nasarawa, and Abia. When the lawsuits were merged…
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Make your respective choices in the best interest of our land – Goodluck Jonathan pens goodwill message to Nigerians
Former president Goodluck Jonathan has called on politicians in Nigeria to avoid violence, behave with restraint, and strengthen the country's democracy. On Tuesday, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan's special adviser, released a…
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Hacker posted fake CBN statement on my social media – Aisha Buhari
Aisha Buhari, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, says the false statement on the extension of the old naira currency deadline, posted on her social media accounts, was the work…
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I will never join APC – Wike
The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has said once again that he will never join the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite the party's governors' admirable position on allocating…
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CBN disputes statement shared by Aisha Buhari on naira notes deadline
The CBN of Nigeria has denied claims that it will keep old naira notes in circulation until May 1, 2023. On Tuesday, a statement attributed to CBN spokesman Osita Nwanisobi…
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I’m ready to sacrifice my senatorial bid for Obi’s victory – Ortom
The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom, has stated that he is willing to give up his senatorial candidacy for Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate (LP). Ortom, who is…
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ADC endorses Peter Obi for President
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has backed Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi for the February 25 election. The ADC made the announcement during a news conference on Monday…
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Court stops INEC from using MC Oluomo to distribute voting materials
The Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an injunction prohibiting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from using, engaging, or dealing further with the Chairman of the Lagos Parks…
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Facebook and Instagram users to pay $12 monthly for verification
The parent firm, Meta, has announced that users of Instagram and Facebook may now pay for a blue tick verification. Meta Verified will cost $11.99 per month on the web…
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My Government has delivered in 8 years – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his government has delivered on its promises since its inception in 2015. The Nigerian leader made the comment at the launch of the Advisory Council, Adolescent…
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Buhari extends the validity of old N200 banknotes to April 10
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release old N200 notes into circulation to co-exist with new N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes for 60 days.…
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Reject Old Naira and Face Prosecution – Sanwo-Olu Warns
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has issued a warning to people who continue to refuse old naira notes, saying they will be prosecuted if they do not stop. It…
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Nigeria’s inflation hits 21.82 percent despite naira redesign
The consumer price index (CPI), which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and services, surged to 21.82 percent in January 2023, up from 21.34 percent in the…
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Old Notes Deadline: El-Rufai, Yahaya Bello present as Supreme Court adjourns case till Feb 22
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has adjourned the case on the naira swap policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) till Wednesday, February 22 for hearing of the consolidated…
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FG to make decision on old notes deadline today
There will be an announcement about the president's position on the expiration of the old naira notes today. Three state governments—Zamfara, Kaduna, and Kogi—had petitioned the Supreme Court to prevent…
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Court extends order prohibiting PDP from suspending Wike
On Tuesday, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court extended the order restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from suspending or expelling Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers from the…
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Old naira notes are no longer legal tender – CBN warns Nigerians, Banks
Despite the Supreme Court's decision prohibiting the apex bank from enforcing the February 10 expiration date for the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes, the Central Bank of Nigeria has…
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240 polling units have no registered voters – INEC
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), there are no registered voters in 240 polling units across the country. On Monday, INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu addressed a gathering of…
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Hoodlums attack Obidients with guns and machetes at LP Lagos rally
Some supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, have reported being assaulted by thugs in Lagos. It was reported earlier on Saturday that Obi's supporters were assaulted en…
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Niger becomes fifth state to sue FG over naira redesign policy
The Niger state government has launched a lawsuit against the federal government over the Central Bank of Nigeria's re-design of the naira. Niger is the fifth state to file a…
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Council of state tells CBN to recirculate old naira or print additional new notes
Members of the council of state have expressed support for the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The council however asked Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor,…
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Buhari prepares for May 29 handover, signs executive order for presidential transition council
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the formation of a presidential transition council in advance of the May 29 transfer to the next government. Willie Bassey, director of information for the…
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NUC orders closure of universities for upcoming elections
The regulatory agency for universities in Nigeria, the National Universities Commission has ordered a closure of universities across the country to enable students to participate in the 2023 general elections.…
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Death toll from Turkey-Syria earthquake continues to rise with rescue efforts yet to reach all survivors
On Thursday, the death toll from this week's earthquakes in Turkey and Syria approached 16,000, as expectations waned that many survivors would be discovered 72 hours after the calamity and…
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JUST IN: Supreme Court restrains CBN from implementing deadline for old naira notes
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has prohibited the Federal Government from enforcing the February 10 deadline for the demonetization of the old 200, 500, and 1000 naira notes. In an…
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One killed as Ogun residents protest, vandalise Bank ATMs over naira and fuel scarcity
Protesters on Tuesday vandalised automated teller machines in a bank premises in Abeokuta as demonstrations over the scarcity of the new naira notes and Premium Motor Spirit, commonly called petrol,…
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Tinubu donates N100 million to families of slain Katsina Vigilantes
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate for the presidency of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has donated N100 million to the families of the vigilantes slain by terrorists and all those…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy