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Month: September 2024

Police arrest 2 suspects supplying food, weapons to criminals in Anambra

Ikenga said that the suspects were currently in police custody, and would be charged to court after investigations. The Police Command in Anambra says it has arrested two suspects who allegedly supply food items and weapons to criminal gangs in the state. SP Toochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement…

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Nigerians facing most challenging period in history – CAC President

Oladele stressed the need for Christians in government to bring the virtues of religion into society for the overall good of the country. Pastor Samuel Oladele, President, Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Nigeria and Overseas, says Nigerians are experiencing most difficult time in the history of the country. Oladele stated this at the CAC 2024 Pastors’…

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Beans prices increase by over 270% as Nigerians pay more for food items

The report said the highest price of 1kg of tomato was recorded in Abuja at ₦2,2206.31, while the lowest price was recorded in Kaduna at ₦734.94. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of beans, eggs, bread, rice, yam, and other food items witnessed significant price increases in August 2024. The NBS said this…

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FG will register, tax foreigners earning income in Nigeria – Presidency

Onanuga said the Economic Stabilisation Bills comprised many bills, which included a bill on the plan to amend the NIMC bill, 2024. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, says foreigners earning income in Nigeria will henceforth pay taxes under a proposed amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Bill, 2024….

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Wike orders renegotiation of FCT’s stake in Kugbo International Market

To encourage the investor, the minister also directed the Department of Development Control to demolish any structure that stands in the way of the project to ensure timely completion. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has asked for a renegotiation of FCT’s stake in the Kugbo International Market, Abuja. Wike…

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Allow Dangote sell petrol directly to marketers, Catholic Archbishop to FG

Abegunrin urged the youth to retrace their ways, shun all forms of vices and engage in skills to be self-employed. The Catholic Archbishop of Ibadan Archdiocese, His Grace, Most Rev. Gabriel Abegunrin has urged the government to allow Dangote Refinery to sell petrol directly to marketers. The Archbishop made the remark on Wednesday in Ibadan…

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‘Farmer’s Bride’ to hit the French markets in 9 countries

The film is set to premiere in cinemas on September 27, 2024. Ahead of its premiere, Farmer’s Bride is set to hit cinemas across all Francophone countries. The film distributor, Filmone Entertainment took to its Instagram to announce the news. “Big News, We are excited to announce that #FarmersBrideMovie isn’t just taking over Nigeria—it’s going…

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Sanusi’s reinstatement one of most important events of my life – El-Rufai

Sanusi was reinstated as the Emir of Kano four years after his dethronement by former governor Ganduje. The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has chosen the reinstatement of Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano as one of the most important events in his life. El-Rufa made this known while…

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Falz gives Verydarkman 24 hours to retract defamatory statements about him

If an apology and the retraction are not done within 24 hours, legal proceedings will follow. Nigerian rapper Falz has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to social media personality Verydarkman for claiming that he aided Bobrisky in dropping money laundering charges. The ultimatum comes in response to a scathing viral audio released by VeryDarkMan on September…

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Tinubu set to reshuffle his cabinet soon – Special Adviser Onanuga

The President also directed all his ministers to speak about the activities of his government. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, says President Bola Tinubu will soon reshuffle his cabinet. Onanuga made this known while responding to questions on reports of a possible cabinet reshuffle by the President while briefing State…

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