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Kano’s Governor Yusuf confident Supreme Court judges will grant him victory

The governor appealed to the people of Kano to be calm pending the court’s judgement. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has expressed optimism on the ability of the Supreme Court judges to ensure justice and fairness on the state governorship election petition before the apex court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

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Mohammed Salah Surpasses Owen to Join Elite Top 10 Premier League Scorers

Mohammed Salah Surpasses Owen to Join Elite Top 10 Premier League Scorers

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Emefiele denies allegations of unauthorised naira redesign, foreign accounts

Emefiele expressed bewilderment at Obazee’s claims, questioning why the investigator would mislead Nigerians about the lack of presidential approval. Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, has refuted claims made by CBN investigator, Jim Obazee, suggesting there was no presidential approval for the redesign of the ₦200, ₦500, and ₦1,000 naira notes in…

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Soyinka visits Tinubu after advising him to leave politics for young people

Soyinka said he visited the President with a seven-point agenda, adding that they had a thorough discussion on the items on the agenda. Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu who is currently holidaying in Lagos on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Soyinka, who described his visit as embarrassing said…

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I gave my best to Nigeria as president, Babangida says

The former military president said his greatest achievement was knowing more about the country and making friends across the board. Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has argued that he gave his best performance to Nigerians during his stint at the helm of the nation’s affairs. Babangida was a controversial military leader whose regime was infamous…

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Police confirm shooting of actor Ijaduade by trigger-happy officer in Ogun

Azeez Ijaduade was shot by an errant police officer during an end-of-the-year party in Ogun State. The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the shooting of a Nigerian actor and movie director cum producer, Azeez Ijaduade, by a trigger-happy police officer. Ijaduade, the son of a veteran Nollywood actor, Waheed Ijaduade, was reportedly shot by…

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Ex-CBN deputy governor brands Emefiele worst CBN gov in Nigeria’s history

Moghalu, however, frowned at what appeared like a media trial of Emefiele by the Federal Government over a purported audit report. A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has described the embattled erstwhile CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as the worst leader the apex bank has ever had in the…

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Extend kindness to those who need it, Tinubu says in Christmas message

The President did not also leave out a thought for the men and women of the nation’s armed forces fighting to secure the country. President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to celebrate the Christmas period with kindness and sharing with those in need of care and affection. He stated this in a message to Nigerians…

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INEC issues certificates of return to 16 Plateau members-elect

Bature cautioned the lawmakers against any form of mockery of other political parties in the state and urged them to be magnanimous in victory. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday issued certificates of return to 16 members-elect for the Plateau State House of Assembly. The members-elect were declared winners of the March 18…

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Stop using my office to issue fake appointments to Nigerians – SGF

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the SGF had earlier in the month given the same warning to unsuspecting members of the public. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has warned against the use of his office to issue fake appointments to members of the public. Akume gave…

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