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Ekiti joins states suing FG over naira crisis
The Ekiti State government has applied to be joined as a co-plaintiff in a suit against the Federal Government at the Supreme Court over the naira redesign policy and the deadline by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The application for joinder was filed on Friday at the Supreme Court by the Ekiti State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dayo…
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Obi misses NEDG debate; campaign blames itches
Labour Party’s Peter Obi failed to show up at the presidential debate organised by Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG) in Abuja on Sunday. His campaign said technical challenges with his aircraft caused his absence. Campaign spokesman Diran Onifade released a statement to explain the situation. “The Obi-Datti Campaign hereby states that our candidate, Mr Peter Obi, was unable to attend…
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Chrisland Schools breaks silence on student’s death
The management of Chrisland Schools Limited has finally reacted to the death of one of its students Whitney Adeniran on Thursday. In a statement released on Sunday, the school said the late Adeniran who didn’t take part in the Inter-House Sport competition of the school at Agege Stadium collapsed in public view and was administered necessary medical attention before she…
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PHOTO NEWS: Osinbajo, Adeboye, Sanwo-Olu at the dedication of RCCG Trinity Towers
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enorch Adeboye and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu were among dignitaries that attended the dedication of the Trinity Towers Building of the RCCG City of David Parish in Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday.
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Sanwo-Olu inducts 30 pioneer fellows into Jakande Leadership Academy
Thirty Nigerians under age 35 from diverse backgrounds have been selected as pioneer set of fellows that will undergo a one-year practical training at the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), following the formal launch of the leadership programme in Lagos on Saturday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The intake of the first cohorts ended the rigorous process of selection of participants…
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CAN denies receiving N2bn from Peter Obi for mobilisation
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has denied receiving N2billion from the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi for mobilisation. CAN in a statement by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the purported petition letter currently in circulation accusing the Christian body of receiving and failing to share the money was false. He also said no petition of such…
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NGF chides CBN over Naira swap, warns Nigeria risks induced recession
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has chided the Central Bank of Nigeria over the present hardship being experienced in the country as a result of the Naira swap. The governors in a communique issued at the end of their meeting on Saturday by the NGF Chairman and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal said that the CBN failed to provide enough…
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General Overseer, theology student arrested over Dubai-bound meth, skunk
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested the founder and General Overseer of Seraphic and Sabbath Assembly, Lagos, High Priest Nnodu Azuka Kenrick; a student of Emmanuel College of Theology, Samanta, Ibadan, Udezuka Udoka and their freight agent, Oyoyo Mary Obasi over attempt to export methamphetamine and skunk consignments concealed in kegs of palm oil through…
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Allow old/new Naira notes for 12 months, Tinubu urges CBN
Presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to allow the old and new Naira notes as legal tenders for the next 12 months. Tinubu said this in a statement he signed on Sunday. The APC presidential candidate who said he was in support of the currency redesign, however said…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu with the 30 graduands of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) during the official launch of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, on Saturday. Also at the event were Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Executive Secretary of LJLA, Mrs Folashade Coker and the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem…
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