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Day: March 29, 2024

I stand with you – Buhari assures Tinubu during birthday phone call

Buhari had earlier issued a public statement to congratulate Tinubu on his 72nd birthday celebration. President Bola Tinubu has received the assurances of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, regarding the direction the country is heading under his administration. Buhari gave the assurance while felicitating his successor on his 72nd birthday during a phone call on Friday,…

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If you’re not ‘loaded,’ don’t confront cultists, Police spokesman warns

The police spokesman stressed that no one should engage a suspected cultist in a confrontation without adequate backup. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned members of the public to resist the temptation to single-handedly confront a cultist except adequately prepared. Adejobi advised while responding to a question from an X user, #clinty_bee,…

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Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians to let naira gains reflect on cost of commodities

He prayed for Nigerians, especially the leaders, that God continues to grant them the knowledge and wisdom to direct the nation’s affairs. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on residents to be Christlike by reducing the cost of commodities as the naira appreciates against the dollar. He said it was important to reflect…

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Okuama Killings: Police hand over wanted Delta monarch to military

The Ewu traditional ruler had earlier on Thursday before surrendering himself to the police, claimed his innocence in the incident. The Police Command in Delta has handed over Mr Clement Ikolo, the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state to the military authority. The spokesperson of the command,…

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You’re an exceptional leader – Gov Adeleke celebrates Tinubu at 72

Adeleke prayed to God to grant Tinubu good health and alertness as he continues to work for the progress of the country Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has rejoiced with President Bola Tinubu on his 72nd birthday, describing him as a visionary leader dedicated to a future of prosperity for Nigeria. This is contained in…

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Oldest Nigerian presidents in office list

Nigerian presidents are getting older as the general population is getting younger. The profile of Nigeria’s number one citizen has changed drastically over the decades it’s almost unrecognisable. The roster of military rulers who occupied the seat on-and-off from the 1960s through to the 1990s did so in their 30s and 40s. But since the…

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Sustained CBN’s monetary policy integral to strengthening Naira, BDCs boss

Gwadabe said that the most effective measure was the inclusion of Bureaux De Change (BDCs) into the official foreign exchange window. The President, Association of Bureau De Change of Nigeria (ABCON), Aminu Gwadabe, says recent monetary policy decisions of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have made the Naira gain strength. Gwadabe said this in…

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Gov Mohammed to pay ₦2.1bn as Hajj subsidy for Bauchi’s intending pilgrims

He explained that benefiting intending pilgrims were those who had paid the fare increment announced by NAHCON and those who were yet to pay. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved the payment of ₦2.1 billion as a subsidy for the state’s 2024 intending Hajj pilgrims. Each of the state’s 2,290 intending pilgrims will…

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Physically challenged man caught with drug after public alerted police

According to the image maker, the investigation is ongoing to apprehend his supplier and others in the supply chain. Police in Lagos State have arrested a physically challenged man (name withheld) for allegedly dealing in drugs. The Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a post he shared on his verified X handle…

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Good Friday should be celebrated with fasting, prayers for Nigeria – CAN

Akinyemiju remarks that Good Friday is the day in which the church also commemorates everything from Christ’s condemnation to His passion, crucifixion and death. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), in Oyo State, says Christians should celebrate Good Friday with fasting and prayers. The Oyo State CAN Chairman, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, made the remark in…

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