Buhari commissions inland dry port in Kano

President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned the Dala Inland Dryport, in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State.

Posted 30 Jan 2023 at 01:18 pm
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You’re killing Nigerians in instalment, labour leader tells Buhari

Former Chairman of Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Oyo State and Convener of All Workers Convergence (AWC), Andrew Emelieze, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s government of debasing the country with its policies and programmes.

Posted 30 Jan 2023 at 12:30 pm
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U.S.-based junior athlete caught in doping scandal cries for help

Before he travelled to the US on scholarship a few years ago, high jumper, David Aya, promised his auntie, who, despite her health challenges, was able to raise some money for the junior athlete to travel, that he would do ‘small jobs’ in America to raise money to support her.

Posted 30 Jan 2023 at 11:43 am
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ACF urges FG to probe killing of pastoralists in Nasarawa

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on the Federal Government to conduct investigation on the killing of over 50 pastoralists around Doma, Nasarawa State, by a purported drone strike on January 25.

Posted 30 Jan 2023 at 11:18 am
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Trust ‘detribalised’ Obi to deliver, campaign council assures Nigerians

Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has been described as a detribalised Nigerian and someone bent on turning the most populous black nation around if elected president next month.

Posted 30 Jan 2023 at 10:12 am
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Troops kill Boko Haram chief, 31 others in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have killed a Boko Haram commander and 31 other terrorists in Konduga Council of Borno State.

Posted 30 Jan 2023 at 09:15 am
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More sponsors consider dumping NFF as Air Peace, two others leave

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is on the road to a rough time this year with more of its major partners threatening they will not renew their partnerships when they elapse. Their grouse is on what some described as the football house’s unprofessional attitude to corporate relationships.

Posted 30 Jan 2023 at 06:00 am
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New naira notes, fuel crises compound Nigerians’ woes

These are not the best of times for many Nigerians, who have, in the last few months, contended with lingering petrol scarcity amid deteriorating power supply and inflation, with the situation currently compounded by the rush to meet a new deadline for the withdrawal of old banknotes from circulation.

Posted 30 Jan 2023 at 07:22 am
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Naira notes: Arewa groups, ACF, AYDNU urge Emefiele to extend deadline

Northern leaders have asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emeifele, to extend the deadline of the expiration of the old naira notes as legal tender in the country, following the hardship Nigerians have been subjected to, in getting the new notes to transact businesses and meeting domestic economic needs.

Posted 29 Jan 2023 at 09:48 am
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INEC extends PVCs collection deadline to February 5

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again, extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) nationwide by one week.

Posted 29 Jan 2023 at 08:13 am
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Redesigning of currency targeted at hoarders of illicit funds – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday stated that the redesign of the country’s currency by his administration was targeted at those hoarding illicit funds and not the common man.

Posted 29 Jan 2023 at 06:20 am
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