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Police arrest mother, one other over alleged attempt to sell 9-month-old baby

Hundeyin said that the suspects and the baby have been transferred to the Gender Unit of the Command for further investigation and prosecution. The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested a mother and another woman, who allegedly attempted to sell a nine-month-old baby. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest…

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Adeyemi to Tinubu: Hold Emefiele accountable for naira redesign crisis

Senator Adeyemi said Tinubu needs to question Emefiele and every other person involved in the botched naira redesign policy. The lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district, Senator Smart Adeyemi, has called on the incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to hold accountable the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, and those involved in the…

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The IMF has identified areas of focus for Nigeria’s incoming president

IMF encourages Nigeria’s incoming administration to diversify the nation’s sources of income for economic stability. Experts emphasize the need for fiscal discipline and reduced reliance on debt to address Nigeria’s escalating debt problems. BudgIT highlights the fiscal-monetary imbalance in Nigeria’s economy, urging action to curb inflation and scrutinize state governors’ financial practices. The International Monetary Fund has…

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Africa’s richest woman Isabel Dos Santos finds herself deep in another financial scandal

Isabel dos Santos, the billionaire daughter of Angola’s former president, faces personal involvement in a $400 million lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by Angolan telecoms provider Unitel against her Dutch firm Unitel International Holdings (UIH), as ruled by London’s High Court.The ongoing litigation also involves allegations of an “illegal seizure by the Angolan state of UIH’s…

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Aisha Buhari wants First Ladies granted privileges after vacating office

Aisha Buhari wants vehicles, sponsored medical treatments, and provision of some stipends for first ladies after vacating office. The outgoing First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has said wives of presidents also deserve the same privileges that are due to former Presidents. Justifying her call, Mrs Buhari said first ladies should be accorded these privileges just like…

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Diezani sues EFCC, AGF for alleged libel, demands ₦100bn damages

Diezani accused the EFCC and AGF of publishing false, malicious, and libellous information about her in national dailies. A former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has instituted a libel case against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Diezani, who has been in self-imposed exile in the United…

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Anambra police command celebrate children, tasks them to be sensitive

Ikenga urged parents to guide the children on safety tips while relating with strangers and actions expected of them in case of any eventuality. Anambra Police Command has encouraged children to be smart and pick up basic safety tips like knowing their parents’ names, home addresses and their phone numbers off head. The police command…

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Nigerians applaud, condemn Buhari’s performance in office

The FIDA chairperson called on the incoming administration to uphold the current laws which she said had impacted positively on the nation. Some Nigerians have expressed divergent opinions on the performance of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in the last eight, with some commending his achievements and others describing some of his policies as disastrous. The…

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Police not aware of killing of internship student in Ebonyi – Spokesperson

A resident in the area told NAN that the deceased was shot dead by suspected gunmen while making a phone call outside his gate at Corpers’ lodge where he resides. The Police Command in Ebonyi, on Friday said it is not aware of the killing of an internship staff attached to the Dental Therapy Department…

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FG endorses wholesale investment fund

Awosika identified education and agriculture as priority sectors for impact investing, as well as the empowerment of Nigerian youth and women. The Federal Government has given support to the establishment of the Nigerian Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF). It also committed to providing 50 per cent seed capital for its take-off. The Minister of State,…

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