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This is Nigeria, Not Canada – Police Spokesperson Defends Stop-and-Search Practices

That’s Canada. We don’t operate the same law”- Police Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, counters man who cricized police officers for stopping and searching a man who recently returned to Nigeria from... Read more »
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Healthy Competition Is Why I Chose the Blues – William Estevão

Chelsea’s latest recruit, William Estevão, has expressed confidence in his ability to thrive at Stamford Bridge despite the club’s reputation for signing numerous players. Speaking to ESPN, the talented youngster revealed his... Read more »
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Nigerians Are One, President Tinubu Says

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, sued for peace and unity in the country, saying even though people may have different political inclinations, Nigerians are one. He spoke when he commissioned the Bola... Read more »
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OPay Bags Prestigious Award for Financial Innovation from Central Bank of Nigeria

OPay, your favorite financial app, has been awarded the prestigious IFIC Award for Financial Inclusion Innovation by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)! This recognition highlights OPay’s commitment to providing secure, accessible,... Read more »
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US Embassy Introduces New Immigrant Visa Process for Nigerians

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes to its immigrant visa process, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. In a statement shared on its official X page on... Read more »
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Three arrested with over N129 billion counterfeit currencies in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three persons for allegedly being in possession of counterfeit currencies amounting to N129,542,826,000. Addressing newsmen at a press briefing on Tuesday, December 10, the command’s... Read more »
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CBN fines Moniepoint and OPay ₦1 Billion each as Nigeria tightens fintech regulation

In a continuation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) increased scrutiny of fintech startups, two of the country’s most prominent unicorns, Moniepoint and OPay, were fined ₦1 billion each in the... Read more »
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BREAKING: Taraba Governor’s sister dies from an accidental shooting by a police escort

Atsi Kefas, the younger sister of the Taraba State governor, has passed away from gunsh%t wounds sustained during an att+ck in Kente village, Wukari Local Government Area. Reports indicate that the incident... Read more »
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President Erdoğan Hails Syrian Uprising, Vows to Protect Syria’s Unity Against Terrorism

President Erdoğan on Tuesday hailed the ‘noble uprising’ of the Syrian people who toppled the Assad regime and said Ankara would not let the neighboring country be divided and seized by Daesh... Read more »
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President Tinubu Appoints Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as Acting Accountant General of the Federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF,... Read more »
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EFCC and Toronto Police Recover $225,000 from Yahoo Boy in Crypto Fraud Case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with Toronto Police Service, has successfully recovered and returned $225,000 to a victim defrauded in a cryptocurrency investment scheme. The victim lost over... Read more »
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President Tinubu Unveils State-of-the-Art Command Centre in Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissions the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Innovative Complex, Data and Command Centre at the Immigration Headquarters in Sauka, Abuja. Read more »
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Politics Should Address People’s Needs, Says Rivers Governor Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has given sound technical advice to politicians to stop restricting politics and its associated engagements to only satisfying private or sectional interests but to advance the... Read more »
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Governor Alex Otti Presents N750bn 2025 Budget to Abia State Assembly

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has presented a total budget of N750bn for the 2025 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval A total sum of N611.7... Read more »
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Court Denies Bail to Dele Farotimi in Defamation Case

The magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti has denied bail to human rights activist, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was taken to court for allegedly defaming Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. At... Read more »
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Pep Guardiola Rules Out Club Management After Manchester City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will not manage another club once his time at the Premier League champions comes to an end. Speaking in an interview with journalist Dani... Read more »
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Vice President Shettima Celebrates T.Y Danjuma At 87 Birthday

Vice President Kashim Shettima describes former Defence Minister, Lieutenant-General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma as a hero who shaped Nigeria’s complex political and social landscape through decades of dedicated service. State House Correspondent Abdurrahman... Read more »
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Civil Society Group Demands Reversal of NEPAD Appointment Over Alleged Gender Bias

Concerned Civil Society Organizations Of Katsina State, has criticized president Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the alledged marginalization of women in his cabinet. The group in a press statement issued to journalists in... Read more »
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Nigerian Army Overpower Kidnappers in Fierce Gun Battle, Save Four Hostages

The Nigerian Army has rescued four kidnapped victims at Ugbolu Forest, near Asaba, the Delta State capital. Troops of the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, after getting an intelligence report about... Read more »
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Yahaya Bello Set to Celebrate Christmas, New Year in Kuje Prison as Court Adjourns Case to February 25, 2025

The ongoing legal proceedings involving Yahaya Bello have taken a significant turn today as the court has adjourned the case until February 25, 2025. This development comes as part of the legal... Read more »