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GTBank Introduces Airtime-Based N6.98 USSD Transaction Fee

Guaranty Trust Bank is joining other banks in adopting a new billing model for its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data banking transactions on Wednesday (today). According to a message sent to customers, the... Read more »
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NEYGA Slams Oby Ezekwesili Over Support for Suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has launched a blistering attack on former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, for what it describes as her “shameless and irresponsible” defense of suspended... Read more »
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Customs defend officer over N1m extortion claim

The Nigeria Customs Service has said an officer who was accused of extorting N1m from a Nigerian returning from the United States of America, Oke Adhekegba, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport,... Read more »
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Kanu’s widow thanks Tinubu for June 12 honour

Mrs Gladys Kanu, the widow of Adm Ndubuisi Kanu, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the posthumous national honour conferred on the June 12 hero. Tinubu, in his June 12 address to... Read more »
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Akelicious Media Celebrates Hon. ThankGod Chibuike Anago on His Birthday, Praises His Impactful Leadership in Awka North

As Hon. ThankGod Chibuike Anago, Mayor of Awka North Local Government Area, marks his birthday today, Akelicious Media has hailed his leadership, describing him as “the light of Awka North.” In a... Read more »
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NAF Deploys Additional Aircraft to North-Central to Boost Peace Efforts

As part of efforts to restore peace across the North-Central region, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS). The Chief of the Air Staff... Read more »
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Tinubu Will Not Pick Winners — Ben Bruce Sends Strong Message to Business Elites

In a bold statement, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s financial expertise, describing him as the first Nigerian President with a solid financial background. Taking a swipe at Tinubu’s 2023... Read more »
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Video Of Benue State Workers Cutting Road Side Bush At Night In Preparation For President Tinubu’s Visit

As President Bola Tinubu prepares to visit Benue State on Wednesday over the recent spate of killings, Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered an emergency clean-up of Makurdi, with residents clearing bushes and... Read more »
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EFFC Boss Inaugurates Bayelsa Training Centre, Promises Release Of Recovered NDDC Funds

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, has assured the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, of the release of more recovered funds recovered on behalf of... Read more »
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Senate to Join President Tinubu on Condolence Visit to Benue Amid Violent Attacks

The Nigerian Senate has announced that a delegation of lawmakers will accompany President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a condolence visit to Benue State on Wednesday in response to the recent violent killings... Read more »
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Herdsmen attacks: Ohanaeze disowns reported call for Mbah’s resignation

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has distanced itself from a demand for the resignation of Enugu State governor, Barr Peter Mbah. Ohanaeze youths was reacting to a statement... Read more »
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Czech Republic Invests in Ondo State, Partners on Development Initiatives

The Ondo State Government has partnered with the government of the Czech Republic in a bid to engage in a strategic diplomatic engagement aimed at enhancing economic growth, technological transfer, and international... Read more »
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Senate Inaugurates Panel to Establish South-West Development Commission

Rebuilding of key infrastructure, particularly roads in the South-West geopolitical zone will receive attention as the Senate Committee on South West Development Commission (SWDC) begins its oversight functions. The committee, which held... Read more »
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Pastor Paul Adefarasin Under Police Probe Over Viral Video

Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Paul Adefarasin, is under investigation by the Lagos State Police Command following the circulation of a video that shows him holding what appeared to be... Read more »
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SGF, George Akume visits Yelewata in Benue State (Photos)

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, is now in Yelewata where recent killings took place. The SGF assured that ‘the people of Benue will not be left alone’ Read more »
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AVID Urges UN, AU, ECOWAS to Intervene in Nnamdi Kanu’s Case

As the trial of the Leader of the indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, enters the critical stage, the American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent, have renewed the call for the unconditional... Read more »
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Bayelsa State Govt Introduces N740m Youth Empowerment Loan Scheme

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, approved an interest-free loan of N740 million for two young entrepreneurs. Diri approved the sum of N240 million for the Chief Executive Officer... Read more »
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Truckers Suspend Strike as Lagos Govt Tables Proposal to Review N12,500 Levy

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has suspended its ongoing industrial action following the Lagos State Government’s decision to open dialogue with the association over the contentious N12,500 electronic call-up levy... Read more »
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Benue Lawmakers Demand Release of Protesters Arrested Over Yelewata Killings

The Benue State House of Assembly on Tuesday asked security agencies to release 14 youths who were arrested during a protest against the recent killings in Yelewata, a community in Guma Local... Read more »
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ECOWAS and Partners Launch €110 Million Initiative to Promote Peace, Trade, and Regional Integration

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched four significant projects worth approximately €110 million, aimed at strengthening regional peace and stability, supporting institutional reforms, and promoting trade within the... Read more »