Category: Nigeria
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Naira recovers slightly, records gains against US Dollar
The Naira on Wednesday recovered from its free fall to gains slightly against the US Dollar despite the country’s soaring inflation rate. Report from the FMDQ shows that the naira firmed up against the Dollar to N818/$1 on Wednesday compared to N850.22/$1 exchanged on Tuesday.
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Angry Benue Youths attack Gov Hyacinth Alia in Makurdi
The Governor of Benue state, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia’s convoy was reportedly attacked by some angry youths of the state n Ugondu community in Makurdi LGA of the state on Wednesday.
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Gov. Zulum assures NDLEA of enhanced partnership as Marwa rallies Borno stakeholders
Shehu of Borno, other traditional rulers, religious leaders, LG chairmen, Unimaid, NGOs, agree on grassroots advocacy, drug test to curb drug menace
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Visa Cancellation: Why we deported 177 Nigerians – Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian authorities have released a statement explaining the deportation of 177 Nigerians from the Kingdom.
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BREAKING: Babajide Sanwo-Olu affirmed as Lagos Governor
The court of Appeal in Lagos, on Wednesday, affirmed the judgment of the tribunal confirming the election of the Governor and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat.
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Prestigious 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards to hold in March 2024
The 2024 Nigeria Pitch Awards for outstanding football players, administrators and journalists will hold next year match on a FIFA international window at a yet to be announced venue in March 2024, the Organizers of the yearly award have said.
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2027: Atiku calls for merger of political parties to challenge APC
Following his failed aspiration to clinch the presidential ticket, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called on the opposition political parties to merge against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of 2027.
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Strike: Sokoto workers disregard union’s directives
Workers in Sokoto State on Tuesday defied the directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), proceeding with their official duties in spite of the nationwide indefinite strike call.
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Strike: National Assembly complex shut down, gates locked
The National Assembly complex gates were today shut down by parliamentary workers who joined the ongoing protests by the organized labour.
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Kogi Election: Why I didn’t come out to vote – Dino Melaye
Dino Melaye the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded Kogi State governorship election has stated reasons he didn’t come out to vote in the election where he was a candidate.