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CBN JUSTIFIES REASON FOR FLOATING THE NAIRA

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, has said his leadership made the decisive move to float the Naira in the foreign exchange market to bring the official exchange rate closer to market reality. Cardoso made the disclosure while addressing members of the Harvard Club of Nigeria in Lagos at the weekend on the topic, Leadership in Challenging Times: Restoring Credibility, Building Trust, and Containing Inflation. He explained that the floatation policy was not primarily introduced […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

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FEMI FALANA DENIES ALLEGATIONS BY CROSSDRESSER, BOBRISKY

Human rights lawyer, FEMI FALANA, has denied having anything to do with popular crossdresser, IDRIS OKUNEYE known asBOBRISKY and his alleged bribing of prison officials to serve his prison sentence outside the correctional facility. A controversial  blogger, MARTINS OTSE, popularly  known as VERYDARKMAN,  had shared a voice note in which BOBRISKYclaimed to have given some officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ₦15m to drop money laundering charges against him, adding that FALANA had sought a presidential pardon for him in exchange for N10 million.  But the human […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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ENUGU RANGERS BEAT BAYELSA 1-0 IN NPFL ENCOUNTER

Rangers yesterday defeated Bayelsa United 1-0 in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL encounter. Substitute ISAAC SAVIOUR grabbed the winning goal as he fired home from inside the box 20 minutes from time, his first goal of the season for the Flying Antelopes. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side returned to winning ways again following last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Remo Stars in Ikenne. The title holders moved to seventh position on the table following their latest victory and will host Abia Warriors in […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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NETFLIX UNVIELS TRAILER FOR UPCOMING FILM, HIJACK 93

Streaming giant, Netflix has released the trailer for Hijack '93, a historical drama directed by Charles Okpaleke and set to premiere on October 25, 2024. The movie is a fictional retelling inspired by the 1993 hijacking of a Nigerian Airways flight by a group of teenagers.  The film has a stellar lineup that includes industry veterans and newcomers, including BOB MANUEL, JOHN DUMELO, SHARON OOJA, NANCY ISIME, ,  ALLISON EMMANUEL, OLUWASEYI AKINOLA, among others.

todayOctober 4, 2024

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VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA INAUGURATES MSME HUB IN ENUGU STATE

The Vice President of Nigeria, KASHIM SHETTIMA, has commended the Enugu State Governor, PETER MBAH for his practical leadership style, aimed at turning the state around, through multiple projects across all sectors, assuring of the federal government ‘s support to the State. SHETTIMA gave the commendation yesterday, in his speech during his One Day official visit to Enugu State for the unveiling of the 5Th Expanded National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME Clinic, Enugu 2024, Organised by the office of the Vice President in collaboration with Enugu State Government, with the theme, […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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REP MEMBERS DEMAND GCON HONOUR FOR SPEAKER ABBAS

The House of Representatives has expressed dissatisfaction with the conferment of national honours on the leadership of the National Assembly by President BOLA TINUBU, describing it as discrimination against the Green Chamber. A motion sponsored by all 360 lawmakers drew attention to the conferment of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Senate President GODSWILL AKPABIO;and the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice KUDIRAT KEKERE-EKUN. The lawmakers, however rejected theconferment of the honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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LOOKMAN WINS  MAN OF MATCH PRIZE IN ATALANTA’S WIN AT DONETSK

ADEMOLA LOOKMAN has won  the Man of Match prize following Atalanta’s 3-0 victory over Ukrainian club, Shakhtar Donetsk. LOOKMAN, registered a goal and an assist in the encounter, which was his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal. According to UEFA’s Technical Observer Panel, the player showed great skill and was outstanding with the ball, providing a goal, assist, two chances and hitting the crossbar while displaying tactical clever movement and good defensive work.” The 25-year-old was in action for 60 minutes in […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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FILMAKER FACES BACKLASH FOR CRITICIZING PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU

Nigerian filmmaker, JADE OSIBERU has come under fire for criticizing President BOLA TINUBU after previously supporting him overLabour party’s PETER OBI.  The producer had in a post described the economy as T-pain but the post was received with disdain, and an X user named ORJI dug out an old post of hers from 2022, during the presidential campaign season, where she stated that PETER OBI was not a wealth multiplier.  OSIBERU'S response led to a series of scornful posts directed at her and a back-and-forth between her and OBI supporters.

todayOctober 3, 2024

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NIDCOM ADVISES NIGERIANS TO LEAVE LEBANON AMID ISRAELI STRIKES

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians living in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation. NIDCOM in statement signed by its Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, ABDUR-RAHMAN BALOGUN, said the advice was a result of its worry over the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli government  It equally advised Nigerians to liaise with the country’s Embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety and be […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

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