The Supreme Court Wednesday gave an interim order stopping the central bank of Nigeria (CBN) from ending the use of old naira notes from 10 February, the News Agency of Nigera (NAN) reports. A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court led by John Okoro, made the ruling on Wednesday in an ex parte application brought […]
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has projected that up to 20,000 people may die as a result of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Recall that on Monday, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey with the neighboring country of Syria suffering the effect as well. Shortly after, a second earthquake of about 7.5 magnitude struck. […]
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Liz Truss has announced her resignation as Prime Minister, triggering a fresh Tory leadership contest which will be concluded in coming weeks. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Ms Truss said she had come to realise that she “cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party”. She said: “I have therefore spoken to […]
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The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation on Wednesday supervised the conduct of this year’s Annual Public Service Confirmation Examination. The Confirmation Exam, which was Computer-Based Test (CBT), held at 69 Joint Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Centres, nationwide. Speaking to newsmen after inspecting one of the exam centres in Abuja, […]
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of three civil servants and a businessman for defrauding one Alhaji Bala Rabiu of N900,000 for fake Immigration jobs purportedly secured for six of his children. The convicts, Jibrin Babagana, a businessman, Mohammed Rabiu Isa, a civil servant with the State […]
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In form Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for 2022. The 34-year-old managed 44 goals in 46 matches last season as Real won the Champions League, another LaLiga title along with the Spanish and European Super Cups. Benzema was crowned in a ceremony in Paris ahead of Sadio Mane in […]
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Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finally agreed to call off their eight-month strike that placed academic activities on hold. The national executive council (NEC) of ASUU made the resolution to suspend the industrial action during its overnight meeting from Thursday to Friday. Confirming the decision, Chris Piwuna, vice-president of the […]
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Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finally agreed to call off their eight-month strike that placed academic activities on hold. The national executive council (NEC) of ASUU made the resolution to suspend the industrial action during its overnight meeting from Thursday to Friday. Confirming the decision, Chris Piwuna, vice-president of the […]
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NIGERIA – The attorney-general of the federation, Abubakar Malami, says the federal government will explore “available legal options” to determine the terrorism charge it preferred against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Recall that Kanu was re-arraigned on an amended 15-count charge, and April 8, the judge struck out eight of […]
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Africar Group and Stellantis announce the launch of Auto24 activities in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Auto24 is a direct to consumer used car company that brings new, innovative solutions ensuring transactions are conducted in a transparent and secure way. With the African population set to reach 1.7 billion by 2030 and a car- park already at […]
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