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Court orders Nigerian Army to pay ₦‎260,000 to host communities in Jaji

They alleged that the army refused to obey the court order which stopped the construction of a perimeter fence around Jaji barrack. The Kaduna State High Court on Thursday ordered the Nigerian Army to pay ₦‎260,000 cost to host communities of Jaji Military Cantonment Justice Hannatu Balogun ordered the army to pay each of the…

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Kano’s Gov. Yusuf appoints 14 personal aides

This is contained in a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday in Kano. Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of 14 personal aides. This is contained in a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday in Kano. According to the statement ,…

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Asake drops sophomore album ‘Work of Art’

Nigerian superstar Asake releases his second album, ‘Work Of Art’, out now via YBNL Nation/EMPIRE. The 14-track album includes the previously released singles ‘2:30, ‘Yoga’ and the latest single ‘Amapiano’ which includes the album’s lone feature, Olamide. The release of the album comes on the heels of the breakout superstar reaching a career milestone of…

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Inflation rate in Buhari’s final month in office was 22.41%

The inflation rate in May is 0.19% points higher compared to the 22.22% recorded in April 2023. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 22.41% in May 2023. This is according to the NBS Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for May 2023 released in Abuja on Thursday….

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Tinubu right man for Nigeria now – Yakasai

He said that with the precedence set in Lagos State when Tinubu was the governor for eight years, Nigerians should expect good times in the next six to 12 months. Malam Tanko Yakasai, elder statesman and seasoned politician, says President Bola Tinubu has the pedigree and capacity to change the state of things in the…

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Sanusi’s meeting with Tinubu and what they discussed

Sanusi says he’s happy that President Tinubu is putting the economy on course. President Bola Tinubu and the deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi held a closed-door meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The purpose of the meeting was not immediately clear to the press but shortly after the meeting, Sanusi in an interview…

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Tinubu asks NEC to deliver economic growth

Tinubu says his government will focus attention on security, economy, jobs, agriculture, infrastructure, monetary policy and fuel subsidy. President Bola Tinubu has asked state governors and other members of the National Economic Council to stand up to the challenge confronting them, saying they have no reason to complain. Tinubu said it’s important for members of…

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Food and fertilizer trade to Africa may be hampered, depending on the decision Putin makes

African leaders may propose an “unconditional grain and fertilizer deal” to Putin during Ukraine and Russia’s visit. Russia considers withdrawal from the Black Sea grain effort due to supply constraints. UN Secretary-General hopes for a positive outcome in discussions between Putin and African leaders on the Black Sea grain initiative. As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to…

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Comedian Real Warri Pikin narrates previous suicidal attempt

The comedian contemplated ending her own life in 2018. Popular comedian Real Warri Pikin, whose real name is Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, has shared her personal struggle with mental health. The beloved actress and social media sensation disclosed a previous suicide attempt in 2018 during a conversation with media personality, Chude. Warri Pikin disclosed that…

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CSOs, lawyer praise Tinubu over EFCC Chair’s suspension

An activist and Chief Executive, Connected Development (CODE) said the suspension of Bawa was in order. Some activists have described the indefinite suspension of the Chairman of Economic and Finance Crime Commission (EFCC) Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as right step aimed at giving the anti-graft agency the desired credence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls…

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