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Prioritise welfare, security of Nigerians, APC USA tells Tinubu

The APC youth leader said the aim of the adjustments on taxation was to engender a wholesome fiscal environment for the country and eliminate anti-business barriers. The All Progressives Congress(APC), U.S.A. chapter,has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to be committed to his electoral promise of prioritising the welfare and security of Nigerians. Oyakhilome Bello, National…

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Salesman, girlfriend land in court over alleged ₦20m theft in Abuja

Inegbenoise said that further investigation revealed that Victor used part of the money to buy iPhone for Odunaya and two others now at large. A salesman, Kelechi Victor, 23, and his girlfriend, Comfort Odunaya, 25, on Wednesday, appeared before a Wuse Zone II Magistrates’ Court over alleged ₦20 million theft. The defendants were arraigned before…

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National Boundary Commission makes fresh move to settle Abia, Akwa Ibom dispute

In his remarks, Deputy Governor of Abia, Ikechukwu Emetu, described border disputes as manmade, which could be resolved. The National Boundary Commission (NBC) began fresh moves in Abuja on Wednesday to end the lingering boundary dispute between Abia and Akwa Ibom. It summoned officials of the two states to a roundtable where its Director-General, Adamu…

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This’s the first time I’ll be doing this, Mmesoma begs JAMB for leniency

Oloyede said eight centres in Anambra State are currently under investigation over Mmesoma’s case, adding that contrary to insinuations, there was no loophole in JAMB. Miss Ejikeme Mmesoma, a 19-year-old student from Anambra State, has written to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board(JAMB), asking for leniency from the Board for manipulating her 2023 Tertiary and…

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NDLEA arrests 2 suspects with 1,608kg of cannabis sativa in Nasarawa

The commander stated that bags of weeds suspected to be cannabis sativa were concealed under the piles of pineapples also loaded in the vehicle. The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nasarawa State, has arrested two suspects with 1,608kg of substance suspected to be cannabis sativa. NDLEA Commander in the state, Peter Onche-Odaudu, made…

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Nigeria has 17m skilled Diasporas that can be harnessed for devt – NiDCOM

Also, the chairman said the National Diaspora Day was declared in 2006 and was the fifth in the series since the establishment of NiDCOM in May 2019. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says over 17 million Nigerians, globally, with skills, knowledge, network and experiences are indispensable assets which can be harnessed to bolster Nigeria’s…

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Reps task NCC on deregistration of illegal SIM cards over insecurity

The house mandated the Committee on Telecommunications to engage both the NCC and Mobile Operators on measure that needed to be taken particularly on security. The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to deactivate all illegally registered SIM card in support of the fight against insecurity in the country. The call…

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First Lady charges female lawmakers on service to constituents

The female lawmakers pledged their support and cooperation to the course of nation building. The First lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has advised Female lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly to be committed to their work and dedicated to their constituents. Mrs Tinubu gave this advice in Abuja on Wednesday when the female lawmakers paid her…

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Damzkit, who discovered passion for music when he was 11, drops new single

#FeatureByDamzkit Rising Afrobeats sensation, Damzkit, is currently serenading music lovers with his new single, titled ‘Selecta,’ which was released on July 17. Damzkit, whose real name is Ibrahim Damilola Ojomu, is an up-and-coming Afrobeats artist who has been making silent waves for some time now. The Silver Spring, Maryland, USA-born Nigerian, who has a degree…

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African countries struggling with skyrocketing fuel prices in 2023

Soaring fuel prices in Africa pose significant challenges for economies and households.Kenya, Nigeria, Angola, and Ghana are grappling with high fuel costs, impacting citizens and businesses.Removal of subsidies, tax increases, and global oil price fluctuations contribute to fuel price hikes across these countries. Fuel prices in Africa have become a pressing concern, significantly impacting economies…

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