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Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: 35 Minors Dead, Tinubu Orders Investigation

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of 35 minors following a stampede at a children’s funfair held at Basorun Islamic High School, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The incident also left six other children critically injured and undergoing intensive medical

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December 21, 2024

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Wike Issues Fresh Ultimatum on Land Payments, Warns Defaulters of Revocation

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a final two-week ultimatum to owners of 762 plots in Maitama II District, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, to settle outstanding payments for their Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) or face permanent

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December 21, 2024

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Court Grants Dele Farotimi N30 Million Bail, Imposes Media Ban

Ado-Ekiti, Dec. 21 — A magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti has granted N30 million bail to Dele Farotimi, a renowned human rights activist, amidst allegations of criminal defamation. The ruling, delivered on Friday by Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun, includes stringent conditions to ensure compliance

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December 21, 2024

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Tinubu Approves Significant Shake-Up with Redeployment of 11 Permanent Secretaries

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized the redeployment of Federal Permanent Secretaries. The Director of the Information and Public Relations Office for the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Eno Olotu, announced this in a statement on Thursday. The schedule

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December 20, 2024

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CBN Allocates $25,000 Weekly to BDCs to Address Yuletide Demand

The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted temporary authorization to Bureau de Change operators to purchase up to $25,000 in foreign exchange weekly from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, which was launched earlier this month. This arrangement will be effective from December

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December 20, 2024

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FAAC Allocates N1.73trn to FG, States, and LGs for November 2024

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) held its meeting in December 2024, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. During this meeting, a total of N1.727 trillion was allocated to the three tiers of

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December 20, 2024

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Army Promotes 35 Brigadier Generals, 73 Colonels

The Army Council on Thursday approved the promotion of 35 Brigadier Generals and 73 colonels. A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu on Friday said the Brigadier Generals were promoted to the rank of Major General, while

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December 20, 2024

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Abuja Suffers Power Outages as Vandals Target Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line

Some parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have been thrown into darkness as vandals, again, destroyed the 330-kilovolt Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line. A statement by the spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Ndidi Mbah, on Thursday night, said at approximately 11:43

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December 20, 2024

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Financial Statements of Public Companies Now Required to be Online, Says SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered all publicly listed companies to publish their financial statements on their official websites from January 2025. According to the Commission, the directive aims to ensure seamless public access to financial information, which is critical for

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December 20, 2024

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AGF Condemns Suspension of Local Government Leaders by Edo Assembly

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has condemned the Edo State House of Assembly for suspending the chairpersons of the 18 Local Government Areas in the state. In a briefing with journalists in Abuja on Thursday,

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December 20, 2024

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Reps Pass 2025 Budget After Four-Hour Debate

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the proposed 2025 budget of N49.7 trillion for first and second readings following an extensive four-hour debate on its general principles during plenary. President Bola Tinubu had presented the budget proposal to a joint session

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December 20, 2024

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Yahaya Bello Granted Bail in N500 Million Fraud Case

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, who is facing charges of alleged misappropriation of N110 billion from the state’s coffers. Justice Maryanne Anenih, presiding over the case, granted the former

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December 20, 2024

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2025 Budget Passes Second Reading Amid Debate Over Economic Implications

The Senate on Thursday passed the second reading of the 2025 proposed budget, following an intense debate on its general principles. The budget, titled “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” seeks to authorize the issuance of N49.7 trillion from the Consolidated

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December 20, 2024

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Garba Shehu Clarifies Revoked Abuja Land: ‘It Does Not Belong to Buhari’

Former Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, has dismissed reports linking former President Muhammadu Buhari to a parcel of land revoked by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. According to Shehu, the land in question is registered under the Muhammadu Buhari Foundation,

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December 20, 2024

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Season of Giving: Dangote Slashes Petrol Price to ₦899 in Time for Christmas

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of petrol to N899.50K per litre, aimed at easing the financial burden on Nigerians ahead of the Christmas and New Year holiday season. In a statement, the company’s spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, mentioned

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December 19, 2024

Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: 35 Minors Dead, Tinubu Orders Investigation

Wike Issues Fresh Ultimatum on Land Payments, Warns Defaulters of Revocation

Court Grants Dele Farotimi N30 Million Bail, Imposes Media Ban

Tinubu Approves Significant Shake-Up with Redeployment of 11 Permanent Secretaries

CBN Allocates $25,000 Weekly to BDCs to Address Yuletide Demand

FAAC Allocates N1.73trn to FG, States, and LGs for November 2024

Army Promotes 35 Brigadier Generals, 73 Colonels

Abuja Suffers Power Outages as Vandals Target Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line

Financial Statements of Public Companies Now Required to be Online, Says SEC

AGF Condemns Suspension of Local Government Leaders by Edo Assembly

Reps Pass 2025 Budget After Four-Hour Debate

Yahaya Bello Granted Bail in N500 Million Fraud Case

2025 Budget Passes Second Reading Amid Debate Over Economic Implications

Garba Shehu Clarifies Revoked Abuja Land: ‘It Does Not Belong to Buhari’

Season of Giving: Dangote Slashes Petrol Price to ₦899 in Time for Christmas

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