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Cubana Chief Priest appears in court over Naira mutilation
Instagram celebrity, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest has arrived at the Federal High Court, Lagos ahead of his arraignment for allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event, an act said to be contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007. WesternPost had reported that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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NMS Old Boys confirm death of Rtd Col Hassan Stan-Labo
By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Military School NMS Old Boys forum has announced the passing of Col. Hassan Stan-Labo (Rtd.). In a statement shared on the forum’s platform, it was expressed that Col. Hassan Stan-Labo, known for his impactful presence on TV screens discussing national security, had passed away. Air Commodore Sani Zakari (Rtd.) confirming the sad news, described the…
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FG threatens clampdown on traders inflating prices of commodities
The Federal Government has threatened to take stringent regulatory measures against traders “unfairly inflating prices” of goods and commodities. The government, through its agency, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), expressed worry that despite the recent appreciation of the Naira against the dollar, consumers continue to face escalating costs without a corresponding decrease in prices of goods and…
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NSCDC commissions new division in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin In a bid to confront the mounting challenges of insecurity, violence and other social vices pervading various communities in the state, the Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Umar Mohammed, on Tuesday commissioned a new divisional office in Ipee town, Oyun local government of Kwara State. During the commissioning, Mohammed…
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Ganduje remains APC National Chairman- NWC
By Innocent Raphael The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has affirmed Abdullahi Ganduje’s position as the party’s national chairman, refuting claims of his suspension as false. A statement issued on Tuesday by party National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the alleged suspension was orchestrated by deceptive officials from the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano.…
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Kaduna Assembly inaugurates Committee to investigate El-Rufai’s administration
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has constituted a committee to investigate how the $350 million World Bank loan obtained by the former Governor Nasir El-Rufai administration was spent, as well as other financial spending and abandoned projects initiated by the immediate past government between 2015 to 2023. The speaker of the assembly, Yusuf Liman, inaugurated the 13-man committee during…
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EFCC to arraign instagram celebrity Cubana Chief Priest over naira abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against popular Instagram celebrity Pascal Okechukwu also known as Cubana Chief Priest for allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007. Cubana Chief Priest will be arraigned on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 before Justice…
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BREAKING: Chaos as gunmen storm Ekiti council secretariat days after Oyo’s invasion
By Innocent Raphael In a disturbing turn of events, gunmen launched an assault on the Ilejemeje local government area secretariat in Ẹda-Oniyọ, Ekiti State, just days after armed Yoruba Nation agitators breached the Oyo State Government secretariat. The attack, which unfolded on Tuesday, plunged the workplace into panic and disarray as employees scrambled to safety. Reports indicate that the attackers,…
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BREAKING: Many injured as truck collides with commercial bus on Eko bridge
By Innocent Raphael Many got injured in an accident involving a cement truck with brake failure and a commercial bus on the Eko bridge on Tuesday morning. The truck transporting cement lost control and hit a bus transporting commuters on the other lane of Apongbon. Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on its X handle on…
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BREAKING: NCAA suspends 3 private jet operators
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the permit of three private jet operators for engaging in commercial flights. The Acting Director General of the NCAA, Chris Najomo, announced the suspension of the three private operators in a riot act read to all airlines on Tuesday. Najomo said the Minister Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, gave marching orders for…
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