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Mar

2024

Naira At N400 To Dollar Unrealistic – Kingsley Moghalu

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash

Naira At N400 To Dollar Unrealistic – Kingsley Moghalu A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, has faulted the position of those expecting naira to stabilise at N400 to the dollar, describing it is unrealistic He wrote, “Those who want the Naira to be N400 to the $ are living in a dream world. Even discounting for the negative impact of speculative attacks on the value of the Naira, the exchange rate will (and should) reflect its market value in reality, not the artificiality that the Emefiele era central bank sought to maintain to please…

Mar

2024

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Politician Gunned Down During Ramadan Prayer, Wife & Daughter Abducted

Crime, News Flash, Security

Politician Gunned Down During Ramadan Prayer; Wife, Daughters Abducted Some suspected bandits struck in Mairuwa village, Faskari local government area of Katsina State, on Saturday night, killing worshippers observing Ramadan prayer. At least two persons were shot dead while another sustained injury during the attack. Daily Trust gathered that one of the deceased persons was a prominent politician identified as Alhaji Lado. He was suspected to be the prime target of the assailants A source who described the deceased as a businessman, politician and large-scale farmer, said the victim was killed when he refused to take orders from his murderers.…

Mar

2024

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Police Release Identities Of 6 Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest 5 Suspects

Crime, News Flash, Security

Police Release Identities Of Six Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest Five Suspects Police Release Identities Of Six Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest Five SuspectsThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the murder of six policemen in Ohoro Forest in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement on Saturday in Abuja, the Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi described the incident as tragic and a devastating loss. According to Adejobi, the officers were ambushed while on a rescue mission, adding that five suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime. He said: “These brave officers tragically fell victim…

Mar

2024

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287 Abducted Kaduna School Children Regain Freedom

Crime, Education, News Flash, Security

287 Abducted Kaduna School children Regain Freedom The Kaduna State Government has announced the release of the 287 schoolchildren kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. This was contained in a statement signed by the state governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Sunday. The statement partly read, “I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released. “Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for prioritising the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed. While the school children were in captivity, I spoke…

Mar

2024

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We have Set Up Mechanisms To Revive Sports, As Gov Otti Declared Competition Open

Abia State, News Flash, Sports

WE HAVE SET UP MECHANISMS TO REVIVE SPORTS, GOV OTTI SAYS, DECLARES COMPETITION OPEN Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration has set up mechanisms to revive school sports in order to harness the great potential of the Abia youth. Governor Otti stated this while declaring open the maiden edition of the Governor's Secondary Schools Unity Games at Umuahia Township Stadium, on Friday. He directed principals of secondary schools to regularise inter-house sports in their various schools and informed that the Ministry of Youths and Sports is working with its Ministry of Education counterpart to restore Physical…

Mar

2024

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Jealous Lover Sentenced To Death For Killing Man Having Affairs With Wife

Crime, Love & Life, News Flash

Jealous Lover Sentenced To Death For Killing Man Having Affair With Wife An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, has sentenced a 28-year-old man, Ayodeji Alomoge, to death by hanging for killing a man who was having an affair with his wife. Alomoge, who was tried on a count bordering on murder, according to the charge, had “on 21st of June, 2022, at Ikere Ekiti, murdered one Ogunleye Ayomide, contrary to Section 234 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.” The father of the deceased, Ige Ogunleye, in his statement to the police, said he received a call…

Oct

2023

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We Can’t Be Intimidated. Allegations Against Us Are Baseless – Ajaero Blows Hot

CBN/Commercial Banking, Labour, News Flash

Ajaero blows hot after police questioning, says allegations are baseless, NLC won’t be intimidated The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has declared that the union will not be intimidated by external pressures, following his appearance at the Intelligence Response Team headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. Ajaero, who was invited by the police to address allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony, arrived at the IRT office at 10:17 a.m. and left shortly after 11:15 a.m. “We can’t be intimidated,” Ajaero stated emphatically. “The allegations against us are baseless, and we have nothing to…