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Year: 2023

Police arrest man for allegedly stabbing commercial sex worker to death

The spokesman said a preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect and the deceased met on the Facebook platform early this year. The Police in Bauchi have arrested a 19-year-old man (names withheld), for the alleged murder of a commercial sex worker in the Bauchi Local Government Area of the state. SP Ahmad Wakil, the Police…

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Panic withdrawals, hoarding responsible for naira scarcity – Bank staff

Oluwole urged those hoarding the naira notes to desist from it, saying, such actions were adding to the surging inflation bedevilling the economy. The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has attributed the current naira scarcity to panic withdrawals by bank customers. Its President, Olusoji Oluwole, in a statement on…

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Canadian DJ storms Lagos, set to embark on African tour

According to her, Nigeria often referred to as the cultural hub of Africa, has long been a favourite destination for international artists. A Canadian disc jockey and music producer, Derek San Vicente, popularly known as DJ Power, is set to tour Africa, starting with Nigeria. Dr Monica Eimunjeze, Executive Director, BAROQUE Works Studios, and official…

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Senate gives IGP 24hrs to compel CAC boss to appear before it

A member of the committee advised the CAC officials to ensure that the registrar general appeared before the committee. The Senate Committee on Finance has urged the Inspector General of Police to compel the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission,(CAC) Garba Lawal to appear before it for the 2024 budget defence within 24 hours….

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Nigeria’s public debt stock climbs up to ₦87 trillion

According to DMO, the servicing of all the debts is a clear demonstration of the federal government’s commitment to honouring its debt obligations. Nigeria’s total public debt stock hit ₦87.91 trillion (114.35 billion dollars) as of Sept. 30, according to a statement by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Wednesday in Abuja. The DMO said…

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JAMB debunks increase in registration fee for 2024 UTME

Benjamin said the Board had always maintained that its services were not for profit. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked rumours that it is increasing the 2024 registration fee. The Board’s Public Communication Advisor (PCA), Dr Fabian Benjamin said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. According…

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Muslims pray for favourable judgement at Supreme Court for Gov Mutfwang

Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi from Jos North said that the gathering was to also pray for a favourable judgement at the Supreme Court for the governor. Muslim faithful in Plateau have organised a special prayer session toward the success of Governor Caleb Mutfwang-led administration in the state. The special prayer which was held on Wednesday at…

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Yuletide: FCT Fire Service ready for fire outbreaks during festive season

The spokesman added that the fire service would reach out to event organisers to ensure that safety measures were put in place, to reduce cases of fire incidents. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, says it has strengthened its operational capabilities to effectively respond to fire outbreaks and other emergencies in the territory during…

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Adeleke approves ₦1.6bn bond certificates for 346 Osun retirees

Adeleke said the presentation ceremony would take place on Dec. 21. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has approved the release of bond certificates worth N1.6 billion for 346 retirees under the contributory pension scheme. This is contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Bureau, Mr Ibrahim Akibu, on Wednesday…

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Minister denies making a case for exemption of women from taxation

She urged the media to effectively drive the Renewed Hope Agenda of Tinubu, especially in the area of restoring the hopes of Nigerian women and vulnerable children. Uju Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, has denied advocacy attributed to her on the “Morning Show” segment of a national television exempting women from paying tax. This…

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