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Supreme Court Asked to Sack President Tinubu Based on ‘Lis Pendens’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Supreme Court asked to sack President Tinubu based on ‘Lis Pendens’ NBS reveals oil revenue rose by 83% within the third quarter of 2023 Nasarawa and Cross Rivers earn larger…

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US Embassy in Nigeria Records 150,000 Visa Applications in 2023 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG discloses distribution of ₦150 billion grants and loans to business owners US Embassy in Nigeria records 150,000 visa applications in 2023 UBA is crowned The Banker’s African Bank of…

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CBN Announces Plan to Freeze Accounts Without BVN and NIN in 2024 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Naira depreciates to ₦927.19/$ at the official market CBN announces plan to freeze accounts without BVN and NIN in 2024 FG eyes 96-hour timeframe for passport disbursement Nigeria and Germany…

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FG Raises ₦585 Million for Settlements of Inmates Across Nigeria… | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG raises ₦585 million for settlements of inmates across Nigeria COP28: Tinubu meets with the King of England Minister of Power hints at improvement of Nigeria’s power sector with FG’s…

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2024 Budget Announced, FG Adopts ₦750/$ Exchange Rate, read more …| 5 Things That Should Matter

2024 budget announced, FG adopts ₦750/$ exchange rate Osun State Governor announces palliative for workers PDP calls out Tinubu for 2024 budget Former Minister of Defence confesses to airlifting ₦1.129…

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Minister of Interior Announces Due Date for Automation of Nigerian Passport | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

LP accuses the Supreme Court of failing to deliver any judgement regarding Obi vs. Tinubu case Minister of Interior announces due date for automation of Nigerian Passport IATA reveals it…

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Ogun State Set to Make History with Longest Runway Airport Construction | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

President Tinubu appoints new NNPC officials, retains Buhari’s appointee 433 foreign-trained doctors failed to meet the mark at the MDCN exam North Central politicians accuse Tinubu of excluding them from…

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FG Set to Close Third Mainland Bridge on Monday …. | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG set to close Third Mainland Bridge on Monday NDIC releases list of failed banks, advises clients to withdraw funds Court of Appeal upholds Tribunal's sacking of Abba Yusuf, governor…

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Dollar Rises To ₦1,105 In Official Market; Telecoms Remind Banks Over ₦200 Billion Debt, Says Act Is Unforgivable | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Oil marketers blame NNPCL for fuel scarcity Telecoms remind banks over ₦200 billion debt, says act is unforgivable Dollar rises to ₦1,105 in official market Organisations warn Tinubu of perilous…

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NLC, TUC Suspends Nationwide Strike; Naira Falls Against US Dollar at ₦1,114/$ in the Parallel Market | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NLC, TUC suspends nationwide strike Nigeria's food inflation rises to 27.33% in October Saudi Arabia gives reason for visa cancellation of 177 Nigerians Naira falls against US Dollar at ₦1,114/$…

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Canada Reviews Application Requirements for Dependents’ Visa  for Nigerians, others; INEC Declares Douye Diri as Governor of Bayelsa State | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC declares Douye Diri as Governor of Bayelsa State FG warns NLC and TUC against their decision to strike despite court order Peter Obi donates 20 million to Enugu Hospital…

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INEC Announces Winners of Imo and Kogi State 2023 Off-cycle Election; Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Runway Forced to Close After Airline Crash-landed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC announces winners of the Kogi and Imo State 2023 off-cycle election Nine companies lost nearly ₦1 trillion due to currency devaluation Vice Chancellors pen their opinions to FG, refuse…

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The Naira Gains Against the Dollar in the Black Market at 980/$; Rwanda Welcomes All Africans to Visit Without Visa Requirements | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The naira gains against the dollar in the black market at 980/$ Tinubu meets with French presidential envoy for return of $150 million stolen Abacha loot Rwanda welcomes all Africans…

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EFCC Queries Emefiele for Alleged $15 billion Foreign Debts and New Currency; Forex Investors Lament as Naira Appreciates | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

EFCC queries Emefiele for alleged $15 billion foreign debts and new currency Forex investors lament as Naira appreciates Godswill Akpabio breaks record by joining the global Executive Committee of the…

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VP Shettima says the Nigerian economy will rise in 15 months; LP backs TUC and NLC’s decision to go on an indefinite strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, vows that the Nigerian economy will rise in 15 months Labour Party (LP) backs TUC and NLC's decision to go on an indefinite strike…

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Islamic Group Expresses Displeasure at President Tinubu for Running a Christian Government | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Federal Government Reopens MMIA Terminal 1 To Ease Flight Disruption The Federal Government meets with NLC over Looming Indefinite Strike Islamic Group Expresses Displeasure at President Tinubu for Running a…

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Ekweremadu says Southeast will not waste votes on Peter Obi; INEC rejects extension of CVR exercise | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

"There is nothing like a placeholder" - Falana backs INECEkweremadu says Southeast cannot afford to waste their votes on Peter ObiCourt orders Mompha’s arrest in ₦6bn money-laundering suitArmy intercepts carload…

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Gunmen reportedly kidnap 17 in Abuja; ADC candidate accuses Moghalu of financial inducement during prmaries | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Gunmen in Police uniform abduct 17 people, including pregnant women and children in Abuja Report reveals Ebonyi siphoned COVID-19 funds for personal estate developmentNigeria loses $1.7 billion JP Morgan caseCourt…

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Electoral Act alone will not guarantee credible polls – INEC; Elon Musk acquires 9.2% stake in Twitter | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*Report identifies key actors in lingering insecurity *Elon Musk acquires 9.2% stake in Twitter *Electoral Act alone will not guarantee credible polls - INEC *Bandits kidnap 22 in community near Kaduna-Abuja…

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Obasanjo says current govt is overwhelmed; Angelique Kidjo wins at the Grammys – again | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*NRC says it can't account for 168 passengers from the Kaduna train attack *Bandits invade Zamfara town, kill many *CBN to penalise banks over deposit of bad naira notes *Angelique…

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El-Rufai cries out saying ‘we know where the terrorists’ camps are’; Reps member says Nigerians should be given arms’ license to protect themselves | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

'Residents including women, children fleeing from gunmen drown in Niger' 'Gunmen attack Benue villages, kill many' Give license to Nigerians to bear arms to defend themselves - Reps member"We know where…

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NFF narrates how Zambian official died at Abuja stadium; Terrorists contact hostages’ families of Kaduna train attack | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*Police officers 'arrest' music producer, force ₦1.2m out of him *NFF narrates how Zambian official died at Abuja stadium *Terrorists contact hostages’ families of Kaduna train attack *77.1 million identity…

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8 dead, 41 injured in Kaduna train attack; full list of Soludo’s commissioners | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*Amaechi reacts to attack on Kaduna-bound train *8 dead, 41 injured, others missing in train attack *Yorrywood actor, Femi Adebayo, sues online TV over alleged copyright infringement *Anambra's Soludo appoints…

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Telecoms blackout imminent in Kogi, 9 other states; 2 older Nigerians excrete 165 wraps of cocaine | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*Gunmen attack Kaduna-bound train in Northern Nigeria | *JAMB registers over 1.8 million candidates for 2022 UTME | *Sanwo-Olu affirms 7-day ultimatum for occupants of Apongbon under-bridge | *Telecoms blackout imminent in Kogi, Abuja, eight other states

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SSANU, NASU start strike; Wike declares for 2023 presidency | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*Governor Wike declares for 2023 presidency *Minister says fuel subsidy is ‘a criminal enterprise’ *Nigeria records six Lassa Fever deaths, 29 new infections *Soludo directs sit-at-home devotees to resume *SSANU,…

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S’East women vow to install Yahaya Bello as President; 47,975 terrorists surrender to troops | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

$3.27bn crude lost to thieves in 14 months | S'East women vow to install Yahaya Bello as President | 47,975 terrorists surrender to troops | Peter Obi declares for president | Lagos commences grassroots sensitisation on domestic, sexual violence

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Burna Boy becomes first Nigerian to sell out Accor Arena; Reps ask CBN to enforce use of ₦2, ₦1, 50 kobo | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Anambra's Soludo says he met more debts than money in the…

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Simi celebrates record number of streams; Court sacks 20 Cross River lawmakers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: CBN says it disbursed ₦1.3trn to power sector in five years…

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China reportedly stops loans to Nigeria, country explores other options; 35-year-old Daniel joins presidential race | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Electoral Act 2022 make rigging almost impossible — Abaribe Senate Minority…

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EFCC arrests Willie Obiano; Tony Elumelu laments increasing poverty, energy crisis | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Fiasco happens, then EFCC arrests Willie Obiano The Economic and Financial Crimes…

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