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Soludo’s Government Signs Major MoUs with Development Partners at Anambra Investment Summit

Soludo’s government signs 10 Memorandum of Understanding with development partners at the Second edition of the Anambra investment summit They are: 1: Development of Agro Land by National Agricultural Land Development Authority... Read more »
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Lagos govt seals Ikeja GRA restaurant for loud music, infractions

The Lagos State Government has sealed Ile Iyan, a popular restaurant offering Nigerian dishes in Ikeja GRA, over allegations of noise pollution and environmental infractions. Officials from the Lagos State Environmental Protection... Read more »
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U.S. court sentences Nigerian man to 10 years in prison over $20 million fraud

A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Babatunde Francis Ayeni, has been sentenced to 10 years in a U.S. federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale cyber fraud conspiracy. The scheme, which targeted over... Read more »
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23-year-old armed robbery suspect steals police phone inside patrol van

Godwin Emmanuel, a 23-year-old armed robbery suspect, has admitted to stealing a police officer’s phone from a patrol van while being transported to the Osun State Police Command. Emmanuel was arrested along... Read more »
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Reforms In Nigeria Not Working, IMF Report Hints

The latest outlook report of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for sub-Sahara Africa has indicated that the broad-based economic reforms embarked upon by the current federal government are still struggling for a... Read more »
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Abia Police Commissioner Leads Patrol After Deadly Attack on Soldiers in Umuokpara

In response to Wednesday’s deadly attack on soldiers, Abia State Police Commissioner, CP Danladi Isa led an operational patrol at the scene on Friday. Akelicious reported that on Wednesday, November 13, gunmen... Read more »
INEC

Ondo 2024: INEC Promises Smooth Election Process as Police Mobilize Massive Security

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday expressed its readiness for the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. INEC National Commissioner Supervising Ondo, Ogun and Osun States, Professor Kunle Ajayi,... Read more »
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Governor Okpebholo Makes Six Fresh Appointments In Edo

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of six more persons to serve in various capacities in his government. Those appointed include Dr. Emmanuel Paddy lyamu as the... Read more »
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Former Aide to Ex-Governor Ikpeazu, Engr. Augustine Stephen, Kidnapped by Gunmen in Abia

Engr. Augustine Uchenna Stephen, a former aide to Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, the immediate past governor of Abia State, has been kidnapped by gunmen. According to sources, the kidnapping occurred on Thursday evening... Read more »
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CBN Directs Banks to Prioritize ATM Cash Distribution Amid Rising Demand

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed banks to primarily distribute cash through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). In a circular to banks on Friday, Solaja Olayemi, the acting director of the... Read more »
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Chief Onyemelukwe Commends President Tinubu’s Efforts, Urges Release of Nnamdi Kanu to Foster Unity

In a heartfelt statement, Chief Onyemelukwe Eusebius Zonyelu, a respected financial expert, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his tireless efforts to restore hope and confidence in good governance across Nigeria.... Read more »
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Hon Peter Anekwe (Macpee) donates twenty-five (25) set of solar-powered street lights to the Igbariam community

Igbariam- Rep. Member, Hon Peter Anekwe (Macpee), the House of Representatives member representing Anambra East and West Federal Constituency, has donated and installed another 10 solar street lights in Igbariam Anambra East... Read more »
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2027: You are taking desperation too far – Ohanaeze youths knock Atiku

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide on Friday came down hard on former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of demonstrating unprecedented desperation in his bid to become... Read more »
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BREAKING: Scores Injured, Buildings, Vehicles Destroyed As Gas Explosion Rocks Katsina

A devastating explosion has rocked border town of Magama Jibia in Katsina State, leaving scores of people injured and causing extensive damage to vehicles and houses. The incident, which occurred at a... Read more »
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Police Nab Members of Robbery Gang Linked to Murder of Ogbete Market Chairman

The Enugu State Police Command, on Friday, paraded two members of a daredevil robbery gang behind the killing of the Chairman of the Ogbete Main Market Traders Association, OMMATA, Enugu, Chief Stephen... Read more »
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How My South African Partner Duped Me Of $3.5m In Kenya – Murray Bruce

The founder of the Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, has narrated how his South African partner defrauded him of $3.5 million on the purchase of a cinema complex in Kenya. Though he did... Read more »
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London Russian TV Chef Found Dead In Belgrade Hotel

A Russian TV chef who ran a restaurant in central London has been found dead in Serbia. Alexei Zimin, 52, was an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Crimea... Read more »
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Ebonyi Man Sets Self, Wife, Children And Family House On Fire After Altercation

A man in his early thirties, identified as Mr Onyiuke Nwedeogu, allegedly set himself ablaze in the early hours of Sunday after a minor altercation with his wife. The late Onyiuke also... Read more »
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Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 33.88% in October 2024 

Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed for the second straight month in October, hitting 33.88%—an increase from 32.70% recorded in September 2024. This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Consumer Price... Read more »
CJN

NJC suspends 2 Judges, places them on ‘Watch List’, sanctions others

The National Judicial Council under the Chairmanship of the Hon. the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, at its 107th Meeting of 13 and 14 November 2024,... Read more »