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In a swift operation targeting illicit foreign exchange activities, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 34 individuals suspected of currency speculation in Abuja. The arrests were executed by operatives from the EFCC's Taskforce on Currency Mutilation, Dollarization...
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In the highly anticipated list of top universities chosen by candidates during the 2023 UTME, the University of Ilorin claims the top spot, followed by the University of Lagos and Lagos State University. Notably, the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, secures the fourth position, while the...
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The Lagos State government has clarified its stance on private school fees, stating that it holds no authority over the fees charged by private schools within the state. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, addressed the matter during a ministerial press...
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Vera Anyim, who gained attention after an incident involving Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis Church, has declared herself a celebrity and appealed to Nigerians for assistance in securing a new apartment. Twitter users reacted with a mix of disbelief, amusement, and criticism. Some expressed...
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A military commander stationed at an army camp in Sabon Garin Dan’Ali, located in Katsina state's Danmusa local government area, has been fatally shot in an ambush. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, with reports indicating that the deceased, identified as a major in the army, fell...
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Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has extended his condolences to the family and colleagues of Senator Ayogu Eze, the former spokesperson of the Nigerian Senate, following his demise. In a heartfelt message, Jonathan praised Senator Eze as a dedicated patriot who tirelessly championed...
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Mary Somfie recently took to social media platform X to share her harrowing experience of being scammed on Fiverr, a popular freelance platform. In her post, she lamented the loss of her hard-earned money and her primary source of income. Somfie revealed that she attempted to contact Fiverr's...
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Hamza Abdullahi, an EFCC witness, appeared before Y. Halilu, the judge at the FCT High Court, narrating how N4.6 billion from the arms deal was traced to the son of Attahiru Bafarawa, former Sokoto State Governor. The defendants, including Bafarawa and his son Sagir, are facing charges related...
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Burkina Faso's government has taken the unprecedented step of suspending the BBC and Voice of America (VOA) radio networks from broadcasting for a fortnight. The move comes in response to the airing of a report by these international media outlets accusing the Burkinabe army of attacks on...
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Amidst growing concerns over the rush in students' education, the National Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria (NPTAN) has voiced its support for the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman's call to increase the tertiary education admission age limit to 18 years. In an exclusive...
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