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INEC Considers Body Odour for Voter Verification
As part of its growing desire to integrate technology into Nigeria’s electoral process, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, might, in the foreseeable future, adopt the…
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Corrupt CBN Deputy Governor Adamu Lametek schemes to replace Emiefele: Holds secret meetings with power brokers
That the times are rough for the Central Bank Governor Godwin Emiefele is not in doubt. Aside from being on the radars of Nigeria’s secret police…
Security
Murdered Catholic Priest: Angry Youths Retaliate, Burn Down Police Station in Niger
Irate youths of Kaffin-Koro, Paikoro local government area have allegedly burnt down the Police station in protest to the gruesome murder of a Catholic Priest, Rev…
Politics
2023: Peter Obi Administration Will Be Disastrous – Saraki
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has expressed fear that if the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi is elected president in 2023, his administration will be…
Business
Naira Redesign: CBN Gives Fresh Update on Deadline for Return of Old Notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has given a fresh update on the deadline to phase out old naira notes. CBN disclosed this on Monday in…
Despite Insecurity in Nigeria, Buhari to Receive International Peace Award Today
Despite high level of insecurity in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari will today receive the Abu Dhabi Peace Forum’s ‘African Award for Strengthening Peace’ for his “leadership…
Politics
Again, Funke Akindele Visits Celestial Church, Says PDP will take over Lagos
The Lagos State Deputy Governorship Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele says the party will make the Ikorodu area attractive to local and…
Business
Breaking: DSS Storm CBN, Takes Over Emefiele’s Office
The operatives of the State Security Service, SSS, have invaded the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, taking over the office of the embattled…
Security
Bandits Burn Catholic Priest Alive In Niger State
Rev. Fr Isaac Achi, a Catholic Priest, has been killed by bandits who invaded his residence around 3am on Sunday. It was gathered that after his…
Organ Harvesting: Ekweremadu’s Daughter Pleads Not Guilty as Trial Begins January 31
The daughter of a former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Sonia, has pleaded not guilty to the organ harvesting charges levelled against her in the…