Centre seeks Presidential Assent for NYSC Trust Fund Bill

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity, and Transparency, CESJET, has once again urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the National Youth Service Corps NYSC trust fund bill, which was recently passed by the National Assembly, into law. At a press conference in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of CESJET, Isaac Ikpa, stated that the bill’s signing into law will bring economic …

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Breaking: Dana Air Plane Makes An Emergency Landing In Abuja

A Dana Air Boeing 737 with the registration number (5N DNA) made an emergency landing on approach at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport due to a problem with one of its engines. The airline confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, saying it happened around 2:52 p.m. and that the passengers were unharmed. “Our Abuja-bound Boeing 737 aircraft with registration …

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African countries and their inflation rates in 2022

The world is currently dealing with high inflation, and Africa is not immune, with countries on the continent printing record high inflation rates in 2022. The rise in the inflation rate coincides with the rise in crude oil prices, which has occurred in the midst of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The rising cost of energy around the world …

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FirstBank Personal Loan Against Salary: Unlocking wealth through salary account

Personal Loan Against Salary (PLAS) was introduced by FirstBank of Nigeria Limited to assist customers in meeting their daily obligations. AMAKA IFEAKANDU considers the product’s impact and benefits on account holders. The recent increase in the prices of goods and services in the country has continued to put pressure on many Nigerians, forcing them to think about how to raise …

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Osun 2022: US, UK hail INEC, worried over vote-buying

The United States Mission and the British High Commission have praised the efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security operatives in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the governorship election in Osun State on Saturday. Ademola Adeleke of the PDP received 403,371 votes, while Gboyega Oyetola of the APC received 375,027 votes. Adeleke won 17 of the 30 …

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Breaking: PDP’s Wike Meets With Top APC Leader Behind Closed Doors

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike is meeting behind closed doors with Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari. It was learned. It was reported that Yari paid a visit to the PDP chieftain on Tuesday at his private residence in Port Harcourt. Yari went into a closed-door meeting with Rivers State governor after arriving at Wike’s residence in Rumuepriokom community in Obio/Akpor …

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Abuja security guard bags nine months’ imprisonment for stealing iron rod

Barnabas Yakubu, 27, was sentenced to nine months in prison by the ADei-Dei Grade 1 Area Court in Abuja on Tuesday for stealing iron rods worth N330,000. Mr Yakubu of Dawaki, Abuja, was sentenced on a single count of theft, to which he pleaded guilty and begged the court for mercy. Sulyman Ola, the Judge, however, gave Mr Yakubu the …

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Osun governor-elect, Adeleke, says some of Aregbesola’s associates worked with him to defeat APC

Senator Ademola Adeleke, Governor-elect of Osun State, has admitted that some associates of All Progressive Congress (APC) party chieftain and Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, supported him during the state’s recent governorship election. Ademola stated that while some of Aregbesola’s allies may have joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and worked for his victory, it is not clear that the …

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MTN Nigeria applies for bond issuance programme worth N200 billion

The Securities and Exchange Commission has received an application from MTN Nigeria Communications Plc in relation to the registration of a brand-new N200 billion Bond Issuance Program. This information was provided in a disclosure document submitted to the exchange regarding MTN Nigeria Communications Plc’s registration of a follow-up N200 billion Bond Issuance Program. The company stated that capital expenditures, working …

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Ex-Imo Deputy Governor demands thorough investigation into alleged killings of 14 youths

Eze Madumere, an ex-deputy governor of Imo state, demanded an independent investigation on Tuesday into the last Sunday attack by individuals thought to be associated with the Ebubeagu security group, in which no less than fourteen youths were allegedly assaulted, seven of whom were reportedly killed, and numerous others seriously injured. Through his media assistant, Uche Onwuchekwa, Madumere called the …

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Women football development in Nigeria, collapsing — Ex-NWFL Boss

The activities of women’s football development in Nigeria in recent times have drawn the attention of more sports stakeholders, particularly those in the football community. Chief (Mrs.) Dilichukwu Onyedinma, the former Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), was the most recent speaker. She claimed that domestic women’s football in the nation is gradually collapsing and that, if immediate …

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CBN raises interest rate again, second time in 2022

The Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been increased from 13% to 14% by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). After the committee’s meeting on Tuesday at the CBN headquarters in Abuja, the governor of the central bank, Godwin Emefiele, informed the media of this. The increase in interest rates, according to Mr. Emefiele, will …

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ASUU accuses Labour Minister Ngige of lying to Union

The Usmanu Danfidiyo University Sokoto chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Mr Chris Ngige, of failing to inform Nigerians about the state of ASUU and the Federal Government crisis. In a press conference held today Sunday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists secretariat Zuru road Sokoto, the Union described …

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Terrorists Invade Enugu Community, Kidnap Over 15 Residents

In the Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu State’s Mgbuji Eha-Amufu Community, gunmen posing as herdsmen are thought to be Islamic terrorists who have abducted over 15 locals. On Monday morning, the neighbourhood was invaded, and locals were kidnapped. In Mgbuji town, it was reported that the kidnapping happened around 7 am along Mgbuji-Agu Road close to the railroad crossing. …

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African Youth Assembly condemns killing of 23 people on Moroccan-Spanish border

The African Youth Assembly has condemned the assassination of 23 Africans near the Moroccan-Spanish border. It issued the condemnation in Jos, the Plateau State capital, through the Speaker of the Assembly in the West African Region, Comrade Matthew Naankin. The people were killed on June 24th while attempting to cross the Melilla chain link fence, according to reports. He condemned …

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Osun election: Why hasn’t the APC reacted to PDP’s, Adeleke’s, defeat of Oyetola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) national leadership has yet to congratulate Osun governor-elect Ademola Oyetola. In a closely fought battle, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer defeated Governor Gboyega Oyetola. In the poll of 3,763 units, the former Senator won 17 of the 30 local government areas. Adeleke received 403,371 votes, while Oyetola received 375,027 votes. The ruling APC has …

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Breaking: Deputy Governor of Oyo State impeached

Engineer Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan, Oyo State’s Deputy Governor, has been impeached. On Monday, the state House of Assembly impeached Olaniyan. Legislators impeached the deputy governor around 11:30 a.m. The Peoples Democratic Party controls the House of Assembly (PDP). During the plenary on Monday, lawmakers announced that they had impeached the deputy governor based on the recommendation of the investigation panel. …

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Three people killed in another mass shooting in US, two others injured

At least three people were killed and two others were injured in an Indiana mall in the United States of America on Sunday evening after a man with a rifle opened fire in a food court and was shot and killed by an armed civilian. According to the Associated Press, Greenwood Park Mall Chief Jim Ison stated that the man …

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