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Month: January 2024

High Court to begin Emefiele’s trial on February 12

The court adjourned the case for commencement of trial since the prosecution did not object to the prayer. An FCT High Court, Maitama on Friday, fixed February 12 for the trial of the suspended Central Bank Governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on alleged procurement fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged him with amended…

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CBN report reveals foreign airlines withdrew ₦795bn from Nigeria in H1 2023

Foreign airlines operating in Nigeria repatriated ₦795.48bn in the first six months of 2023. The Balance of Payment compilation report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed foreign airlines withdrew $1.76 billion (₦795.48bn at the exchange rate of ₦451/$) in the first and second quarters of 2023. The total credit to the Balance…

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Filmmaker Mo Abudu has announced a new series ‘Baby Farm’

According to her, principal photography will commence on Monday, January 22, 2024. Nigerian filmmaker and CEO of Ebony Life Studios, Mo Abudu, has announced the commencement of production of a new series, Baby Farm. Abudu made the announced earlier today, Friday, January 19, 2024, via Instagram, alongside other details of the upcoming project. According to…

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106 fathers abandoned their children in 2023, Gombe – NHRC

Out of 280 complaints treated by the commission in 2023, 106 were on paternal abandonment, representing 37.9% of the total cases treated in the year. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says no fewer than 106 fathers abandoned their children in Gombe State in 2023. The Public Relations Officer of the commission’s Gombe State office,…

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Kaduna Electric maintains current tariff despite new order

The official stated that the current rates being paid by customers would remain. The management of Kaduna Electric, which distribute power to customers in Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states, has decided to maintain it tariff in spite of the new tariff order. This was contained in a statement by the company’s head of corporate…

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Supreme Court affirms Abdullahi Sule as governor of Nasarawa State

Ombugadu claimed that the Court of Appeal unjustly nullified Tribunal’s judgment and unjustly declared Sule as winner of the March 18 gubernatorial election. The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed Abdullahi Sule as duly elected governor of Nasarawa State. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Eku who delivered the judgment dismissed the appeals by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and…

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I realise that it’s hard to be with one person – Toke Makinwa on dating

The podcast host also added that understanding and forgiveness is important in relationships. In a recent episode of her podcast Toke Moments, media personality, Toke Makinwa opened up about the change in her perspective on relationships. Makinwa boldly declared that, at this point in her life, cheating is no longer a deal breaker for her….

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Police rescue man from jumping in front of moving vehicle

RRS officers on routine patrol spotted the man while attempting to commit suicide, and restrained him with the help of passers-by. Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Command, have rescued a man, whose identity is yet-to-be disclosed, from committing suicide in the LASU-Iyana-Iba area of the state. The…

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APC triumphs as Supreme Court affirms Gov Uba Sani’s victory

The court dismissed the appeal against Sani by the PDP candidate, Ashiru Isa. The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State. Delivering judgment, Justice Tijjani Abubakar, dismissed the appeal against the governor by the PDP and it’s candidate, Ashiru Isa.

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Spotify lists the artists to watch out for in 2024

Spotify lists the artists to watch out for in 2024. Africa is a treasure trove of creative talents and building on from the massive success that African music experienced in 2023, this year promises the unveiling of exciting new voices. From soulful singers to trailblazing artists, these emerging talents are going to be the ones…

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