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Year: 2023

CBN addresses naira scarcity concerns following reports of cash shortage

The central bank urged citizens to remain confident in the stability of the Naira The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a statement clarifying that there is an ample supply of currency in circulation. The Corporate Communications Department of the CBN released an official statement, attributing the perceived scarcity to large volume withdrawals of…

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Wedding groom organises drug competition for guests

The participants were taking turns to drink a mixture of all sorts of illicit substances from a plastic bucket. NDLEA burst a pre-wedding ceremony in Katsina where a drug abuse competition held in a community popularly called Shola Quarters. It arrested 25 youths participating in the competition. NDLEA’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, stated on Sunday in…

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FCT residents are unhappy about the skyrocketing prices of onions

Onion is a common kitchen ingredient used to add flavour to delectable dishes. Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have lamented the increasing cost of onions and how they have been forced to use them sparingly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a dustbin basket of onions in the FCT is being…

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Here’s why flight attendants sit on their hands

While this may seem like a quirk or an idle habit, there is a reason for it. If you have ever been on a flight, you might have noticed something quite peculiar with flight attendants. After going around to perform their usual tasks, these flight attendants can be seen sitting on their hands. While this…

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JUSUN Osun chapter vows to continue strike as demands remain unmet

The National Judicial Council rejected the governor’s request to suspend the Chief Judge last week.. The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Osun State chapter, has announced that its ongoing industrial action will persist, citing unmet demands as the primary reason for their continued strike. Speaking on behalf of the union, Chairman Oluwagbemiga Eludire asserted…

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University’s best student called unintelligent in secondary school

A secondary school teacher saw her as a dullard and talked her down. The best graduating student of the 2022/2023 set of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Rebecca Adama, said she was labeled an unintelligent student during her secondary school education until she encouraged herself to aim for success. Adama stated this at the 13th…

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ECOWAS commends Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia for peaceful elections

ECOWAS also saluted the electoral process that led to a peaceful transition in Liberia and commended the acceptance of the result by President Goerge Weah. The Economic Commission of West African States, ECOWAS, has commended the peaceful resolution of the disputes of the February general elections in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Liberia. This is contained…

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We are not in any compeition – Philip Shaibu

This development occurs against the backdrop of reported tensions between Governor Obaseki and Deputy Governor Shaibu. Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has renounced his earlier commitment to cover the medical bills of the injured players and officials of Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure. This decision comes in the wake of Governor Godwin…

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Senators donate ₦1m each from salaries to Tudun Biri drone attack victims

Condemning any attempts to politicise the tragedy, Governor Uba Sani affirmed that the incident was not linked to religious or ethnic differences. The 109 serving senators have come together, pledging their solidarity and financial support in effort to aid the victims of the devastating drone attack in Tudun Biri, Kaduna state. The generous gesture involves…

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ECOWAS Chairman Tinubu tells West African leaders to prioritise good governance

Tinubu highlighted specific measures aimed at sanctioning any member state opting for an unconstitutional change of government. The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Tinubu, has called on leaders in the region to focus on delivering good governance as a crucial step towards achieving collective prosperity and preventing unconstitutional…

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