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BREAKING: CBN Extends Deadline For Naira Swap

In a press statement issued on Sunday, Emefiele said the new deadline is now February 10, 2023. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has announced a new deadline for the exchange of old naira notes. Governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele, extended the date by 10 days. In a press statement issued on Sunday,…

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Eleven Burnt To Death In Ondo Road Crash

It was gathered that the accident involved a Marcopolo bus and a truck. Eleven persons perished in a tragic road accident that occurred in Ore town along the Benin-Shagamu Expressway in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Sunday morning. It was gathered that the accident involved a Marcopolo bus and a truck. The…

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Troops Eliminate Boko Haram Commander Abu Illiya, 32 Others

The troops also recovered and destroyed 50 bicycles from the terrorists’ hideouts. A top Boko Haram commander, Abu Illiya, alongside 32 other insurgents have been reportedly eliminated by Troops of Operation Hadin Kai alongside members of the civilian joint task force. The feat was said to have been achieved during an intelligence-led aggressive fighting patrol…

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Nigerian Students In UK, Others Risk Deportation

Nigerians and other immigrant students in the United Kingdom currently face a high-risk of deportation after completion of their studies following a row between UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman and the Department of Education. According to The Daily Mail, Braverman is currently seeking to cut down the amount of time foreign students can stay in…

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Pope Benedict’s Burial Arrangement Announced

The body of the German pope, whose birth name was Joseph Ratzinger, will stay at the monastery until early on Monday morning. The Vatican has announced burial plans for Pope Benedict XVI. He died on Saturday, 31st December, 2021. The ex-pope’s funeral will take place in St Peter’s Square, the vast square in front of…

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Buhari: APC Has Delivered On All Electoral Promises Made To Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has assessed the seven and a half years administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the centre with a declaration that the ruling party headed by him has delivered on all electoral promises made to Nigerians at all levels. Speaking Thursday at the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, which he…

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UK Meeting: Aggrieved PDP Governors Demand Tinubu’s Support In Five States

The five aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party governors have demanded the support of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, for the PDP governorship and senatorial candidates in their respective states, The PUNCH has learnt. It was gathered on Thursday that this was part of the conditions presented to Tinubu during his meeting with the…

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Cracks Widen Among G-5 Governors Over Choice Of Presidential Candidate

Despite media reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has reached an agreement with his fellow governors in the Integrity group on their choice of the presidential candidate to support, THISDAY learnt yesterday that there was no unanimity among the governors. According reliable sources, due to the disagreement among the G-5 governors whose other members…

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2023: We Will Take The Enpowerment Of Ebonyi By Force — Umahi

The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has said he will take Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone by force at the forthcoming 2023 general elections in the state, noting that he will go to the National Assembly to fight for the people of Ebonyi. According to a statement signed by the governor’s Special Assistant on Media and…

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Four Arrested For Burning Adamawa Woman To Death Over Witchcraft (Photo)

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested four men for allegedly lynching a woman, Martha Mamman, over claims she was a witch in the Michika area of Adamawa State on December 4, IGBERETV reports. The suspects identified as James Dogara, 34; Emma Pious, 22; Irmiya Joshua, 22; and Sini James, 22, allegedly teamed up and…

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2023 Budget: Senators, Reps To Receive ₦‎30.2 Billion Severance Allowance

Severance allowances of the 469 members of the National Assembly and their legislative aides will cost the nation N30.17 billion next year. The sum is a part of the N238.78 billion National Assembly appropriated for itself as contained in the N21.8 trillion 2023 national budget. The assembly okayed the Appropriation Bill on Wednesday. The Senate…

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Man Beats Brother To Death In Lagos

The Lagos state police command has launched a manhunt for a man who allegedly beat his brother to death for allegedly stealing a school’s property, IGBERETV reports. The state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijede on the outskirts of Lagos was informed on Monday, December 26, that…

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Missing Couple Found Dead In South Africa

A South African couple, Kiwiet Makangeni Mokoena and Nokuphila Dladla, who were declared missing by their family members have been discovered dead. Mokoena, 35, and a pregnant Dladla, 22, were last seen in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng on December 14th, 2022. According to police spokesperson, Sergeant Gertrude Makhale, the couple was last seen by a family member…

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Next President Won’t Achieve Immediate Results – Ezekwesili

Former Minister of Education and BBOG convener, Oby Ezekwesili has stated that the candidate that will succeed President Buhari in 2023 will not achieve immediate results. Ezekwesili made this assertion while appearing on Channels TV’s Political Paradigm, scheduled to air on Tuesday noon. In an excerpt of the interview, the former education minister noted that…

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IGP Reacts After Police Officer Shot Dead Female Lawyer In Lagos

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has reacted to the killing of a female lawyer by a police officer on Christmas day in Lagos. While condemning the act, the IGP ordered an investigation into the killing. Recall that Omobolanle Raheem was allegedly shot dead by a trigger-happy policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos…

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Photo of Police Officer Who Allegedly Shot Female Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, Dead In Lagos

The photo of a police officer who allegedly shot and killed a female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, dead in the Ajiwe area of Lagos state on Christmas day has surfaced online. The photo of the officer was shared by Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong online. He gave the name of the officer as ASP Ayuba. The trigger-happy Assistant…

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Christmas Cow Kills Former Youth President in Bayelsa On Christmas Eve

A former youth president of Obogoro community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Mr Sobokime Igodo has been killed by a cow he contributed money with friends to buy for Christmas celebration. The incident happened on Christmas Eve. It was gathered that the deceased and a group of friends had contributed money to…

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7-year-old Girl Manifests Signs Of Mental Illness After Rape By Two Suspects

Life may not remain the same again for a 7-year-old girl whose identity we decided to conceal for fear of discrimination after series of brutal rape by two suspects in the Kubwa area of Abuja. This comes as a non-governmental, Messengers of Peace and beauty queen and activist, Keecheer Johnson press for justice for the…

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Black Teens Assaulted By White Men For Swimming In A Pool “Reserved For White People” In South Africa

A group of white men have attacked two black teens for swimming at an ‘only whites’ swimming pool at the Maselspoort Resort outside Bloemfontein, South Africa on Christmas Day. Police in South Africa are now investigating the case of assault brought against the white men. According to the victims’ sister, Tumii, the white men tried…

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Obi Donates ₦3m To Benue IDPs, Says Nigerians Should Not Be Living Like Refugees

Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has condemned the continuous stay of Nigerians in internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps, saying Nigerians should not be living like refugees in their country. Obi stated this, yesterday, at the IDPs camp in Abagana, Makurdi Local Government Area, when he visited Benue State to celebrate Christmas with…

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Experts Speak On Tinubu’s Plan For Exchange Rates, Subsidy

MULTIPLE exchange rates and the retention of petrol subsidy payment are unhelpful to the economy, finance and economic experts said yesterday. They called for urgent policy reforms and redirection of key monetary and fiscal policies to halt economic decline and boost productivity. The experts agreed with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…

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Bolanle Raheem: Policeman Arrested For Shooting Female Lawyer Dead In Lagos

A senior police officer and two others involved in shooting a female lawyer dead in Lagos on Christmas day have been arrested, IGBERETV reports. The deceased lawyer The lawyer identified as Bolanle Raheem was shot and killed by a policeman under questionable circumstances in the Ajah area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the…

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End The Senseless War In Ukraine – Pope Tells Putin In Christmas Message

The 86-year-old also warned the 10-month-old conflict is increasing food shortages around the world, urging an end to the use of “food as a weapon”. Pope Francis has called for an end of what he called a ‘senseless’ war in Ukraine. The Leader of the Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis on Sunday December 25, called…

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Fallen Angels Have Taken Over Social Media – Clergyman, Mike Bamiloye Warns Christians

The man of God claimed that a lot of ladies and men are now possessed by an evil spirit. Clergyman, Mike Bamiloye has warned Christians using social media to beware that fallen angels have taken over the space. The man of God said a lot of ladies and men are now possessed by an evil…

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I Lost Two Children To Sickle Cell – Buhari Opens Up

Nigeria’s number one man, President Muhammadu Buhari has made some revelation about some of the tragedies he suffered. He revealed that he lost two of his children to sickle cell. Buhari made this known in a documentary played at a private dinner organised by his family and close associates to mark his 80th birthday on…

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Photo Of Okada Rider Who Was Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Defiling 13 Year Old

Justice Gabriel Ette in his judgement found the rapist guilty and committed him to 20 years in prison. Anietie Bassey Etim, a 36-year-old commercial motorcycle operator locally known as “okada” has been jailed in Akwa Ibom. The man was sentenced to 20 years in prison by an Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo for…

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Nigerian Celebrities Whose Deaths Shook The Entertainment Industry In 2022

The industry, which has produced great icons, was in 2022 hit with the death of young and energetic entertainers who displayed exceptional talent. unknown illness. He was popularly known for his hit songs “Marry me’ and ‘God of vengeance’. Romanus Amuta Renowned Nollywood actor, Romanus Amuta died on February 10, 2022. The veteran died after…

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Nigerian CNN Journalist, Stephanie Busari Engaged To Be Married

Friends and loved ones were present during the proposal and they have taken to Instagram to congratulate her. Popular Nigerian journalist, Stephanie Busari is engaged to be married again. The CNN editor accepted a marriage proposal from her man Francois-Xavier Bediham. Friends and loved ones were present during the proposal and they have taken to…

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People Referring To Me As Jibril From Sudan Was Not So Funny – Buhari Opens Up

The President said some Nigerians are skilled in creating humour to feast on something they do not understand or comprehend. Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the viral claims that made rounds over the years that he was dead. He described the claim that he was dead and his supposed body double, ‘Jibril Aminu…

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Fireboy Suprise Visit At The Tecno Flagship Store At Ikeja City Mall

TECNO goes all out this Christmas with its flash sales, which took place at the TECNO flagship store in Ikeja City Mall Lagos. The flash sales gave customers a fantastic shopping experience this festive season. TECNO is beyond just smartphones, but an all-round technology-serving company. Customers can purchase their favorite devices, mobile accessories, and other…

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OAU Student’s Death: Lodgers’ Record Doctored, Says Receptionist

A Nigerian woman, Adesola Adedeji, who happens to be the receptionist on duty at Hilton Hotels, Ile-Ife, on November 5, 2021, where the late Timothy Adegoke, a master’s student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, reportedly lodged, has spoken up in court. The woman, on Friday, told an Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo that…

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Amotekun Nabs Gang Hypnotising Victims During Operations In Ondo

The men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun have apprehended a six-man gang that specialised in drugging and hypnotising their victims during operations. The State Commander of Amotekun Corps, Mr Adetunji Adeleye disclosed that the suspects were nabbed after they were tracked to their hideout. Adeleye stated that the arrest of the…

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Three Die As Cult Factions Clash In Rivers

As many as three suspected cultists, including a gang leader, have been killed in Rivers State. They lost their lives during a gun battle in Abarikpo community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that members of the ‘Icelander’ invaded the community at about 2 am on Thursday in search of…

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Traders, Transporters Reject New Naira Notes

Tale after tale of confusion, scarcity and even rejection now surrounds the issuance of the new naira notes by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Reports from across the country yesterday showed that some Nigerians were cold in embracing the new notes with some traders and transporters refusing to accept them. The notes are so…

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Atiku Will Sweep North, Get Required 25% In All States – Babachir Lawal

Babachir Lawal who recently endorsed Peter Obi of LP, in this new video says Atiku will sweep the Northern states and obtain the required 25% in all states & FCT. He goes further to say that the 2023 election has gone fully tribal and people are likely to vote along ethnic lines.

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Obi, Datti Will Be Punished For Hate Speech If Tinubu Wins – Femi Fani-Kayode

Femi Fani-Kayode, spokesman of the All Progressives Congress, APC presidential campaign council, has said the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and his running mate would be punished if the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu emerges winner of the forthcoming election. The former Aviation Minister who stated this in a series of tweets while…

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Edo Police Officer Who Assaulted And Shot At Travellers Has Been Arrested Alongside His Team

A police officer caught on tape assaulting a lady and shooting in the air has landed in trouble. According to activitist, Harrison Gwamishu, the Edo police officer alongside his entire team have all been arrested. Recall that the police officer, said to have previously been attached to the disbanded SARS unit of the police force,…

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Inside The School Where 5-Year-Old Girl, Hanifa Was Buried (Photos)

Many Nigerians are still to recover from the shock of the killing of Hanifa Abubakar, an innocent five-year-old pupil. More shocking is the fact that someone her parents trusted to educate her took her own life as Abdulmalik Tanko, the proprietor of Noble Kids Nursery and Primary School, confessed to the crime at the Kano…

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Nigerians Will Be Sent to Their Early Graves If FG Increases Petrol Price – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it will resist any attempt by the federal government to increase the price of petrol. NLC President Ayuba Wabba who gave the warning, stated that the planned increase in the price of petrol will send many Nigerians to “early graves”. Recall that there are speculations that the federal…

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Thugs Rain Heavy Gunshots In Idumota, Lagos

There was a clash between rival thugs at Idumota in Lagos Island as heavy gunshots have been witnessed in the area The incident began last night and spread to Friday morning, with hoodlums seen with dangerous weapons, such as cutlasses, guns, fighting themselves. Some people have been feared killed in the gun-battle. Areas such as…

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