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Edo Assembly Suspends All 18 LG Chairmen Over Alleged Misconduct
The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended all 18 elected local government council chairmen in the state over allegations of insubordination and gross misconduct. The…
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Nelson Ugwuagbo
Africa & World
ECOWAS Intensify Effort For Regional Single Currency
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts to finalize practical arrangements for the launch of its single currency, ECO, following consensus on…
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Bill To Ban Use of Foreign Currency in Nigeria Scales First Reading
A bill seeking to prohibit the use of foreign currencies for transactions and remuneration in Nigeria has passed its first reading in the Senate. The bill,…
Business
World Bank Set To Approve $1.65 Billion Loans for Nigeria in 2025
The World Bank is set to approve three major loan projects for Nigeria in 2025, totaling $1.65 billion, according to information obtained from the institution’s official…
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FG Declares free train Rides From Dec 20 to Jan 5
The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National Orientation,…
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EFCC Arrests 792 Suspects, Including 193 Foreigners, Over Alleged Crypto Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 suspects, including 193 foreigners, for alleged involvement in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. The arrests…
Politics
Presidency Slams Kemi Badenoch Over Nigerian Story
The Presidency has dismissed recent comments made by Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the United Kingdom Conservative Party, about her upbringing in Nigeria, describing…
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Court Overrules ICPC, Limits Account Freezing Period to 72 Hours
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Independent Corrupt Practices (ICPC) and Other Related Offences can freeze suspicious bank accounts for a maximum…
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One Dead, Four Injured in Lagos Third Mainland Bridge Accident
A tragic accident involving a J5 Ford bus (FKJ 724 YC) and a Mercedes truck (FKJ 746 YC) at Ilubirin, inward Sura, along the Lagos Third…
Security
Governors Back Creation of State Police to Tackle Insecurity
Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have reached a consensus on establishing state police as part of efforts to address the country’s ongoing insecurity challenges. This decision…