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Day: July 13, 2023

13 Chinese arrested near EFCC Kwara office for illegal mining

The EFCC said the illegal mining suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the investigation. Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have rounded up 13 Chinese nationals suspected to be involved in illegal mining activities in Kwara State. This was contained in a statement…

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Tribunal imposes ₦‎120m fine on bank over failed transaction

The bank, through its counsel, Marcel Osigbemhe had blamed the failure of the transaction on the third-party NIPS service. The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) sitting in Abuja on Thursday imposed a fine of ₦120 million against Stanbic-IBTC Bank over the bank’s failure to complete a transfer request for a customer. In a split…

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Tinubu declares state of emergency on food security

The president called on all Nigerians to partner with the government to ensure the success of the strategic intervention. President Bola Tinubu has ordered immediate action to stem rising food prices and ensure sustainable food security in the country. At a briefing on Thursday in Abuja by Dele Alake, Presidential Adviser on Special Duties, Communications…

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Suspension of Max Air won’t affect transportation of pilgrims – NAHCON

Ubandawaki, who thanked all Nigerians and pilgrims for their patience and perseverance, assured of the commission’s commitment to transport all pilgrims to Nigeria in record time. National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says the indefinite suspension of Max Air domestic operations by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will not affect the ongoing transportation of…

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Labour Party has no ground to call for Yakubu’s sack – INEC

The LP had on Thursday demanded for a forensic investigation into the expenditure of released budget and donor funds received by INEC for the 2023 general election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the Labour Party (LP) has no ground to call for the sack of its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over the outcome…

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Senate grants Tinubu’s request to borrow $800m from World Bank

The president, in the letter, explained that the loan would be used to scale up the National Social Safety Net Programme. The Senate on Thursday approved $800 million World Bank loan request by President Bola Tinubu. This followed the consideration of the loan by the Committee of the Whole during Thursday’s plenary. The News Agency…

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LP wants INEC to account for N300bn budget, donor funds used for 2023 polls

Labour Party asked INEC to explain to Nigerians how it spent the funds allocated to it for the general elections. The Labour Party has called for a forensic investigation into how the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) utilised the ₦‎300 billion of Nigerian taxpayers’ funds as well as other funds it received from donors ahead…

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DSS finally charges Emefiele to court after over 30 days in custody

The DSS said it acquired a court order to detain Emefiele in respect of a criminal investigation. The Department of State Service (DSS) said the embattled suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been charged to court. This is in compliance with an Abuja High Court order of Thursday, July…

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Lawmakers to get ₦‎70bn from Tinubu’s ₦‎819bn palliative package

Kalu lauded the President for having a listening ear, adding that the President’s boldness and courage were commendable. Lawmakers in the National Assembly will get ₦‎70 billion allocation from President Bola Tinubu’s N819 billion palliative meant to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy on Nigerians. This followed the passing of an amendment to the ₦819.5…

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NDLEA destroys 25.5 tons illicit substances in Sokoto

Marwa said the destructive effect of drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the society is no longer a myth. The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Sokoto state on Thursday destroyed 25.5 tons of seized Illicit drugs and substances. Retired Brig-Gen Buba Marwa, the NDLEA Chairman gave the figures at the burning of exhibits…

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