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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described his election into the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, as an enormous opportunity for Nigeria. Speaking to newsmen on arrival from the summit, which held in the Angolan capital, Launda, Akpabio said his election would impact positively on the country through the creation of employment and developmental opportunities for young Nigerians, ...
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October, 2023
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30 October
Ex-US VP, Mike Pence faces reality, withdraws from presidential race
Former US Vice President, Mike Pence, announced on Saturday that he is withdrawing from the US presidential race, saying, “This is not my time.” Speaking at the annual meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, Pence – the first major 2024 candidate to suspend his campaign, said: “It’s become clear to me: this is not my time.” “After ...
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30 October
Speculators Hurting Badly As Dollar Drops To N1000-$1 In Black Market
The Naira, on Friday, recorded major gains in the parallel market with the local currency recording a major rebound with dealers offering $1 to N1000 from Thursday’s N1300 – $1. Similarly, £1 was exchanged for N1250 at the Parallel Market. Dealers are saying they expect the Naira to continue to gain with news that Nigeria has secured over $10bn inflow ...
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26 October
S/Court dashes Atiku’s hope in bid against Tinubu, stands on 180 days
The position by the Registrar of the CSU, Caleb Westberg, was rejected and ruled inadmissible on the ground that the Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction because the 180 days timeline for determination of election petition had elapsed. Justice Okoro noted that since the time for trial at the Court of Appeal had elapsed, the Supreme Court cannot accept fresh evidence on ...
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26 October
Ribadu Leads FG Delegation To Adamu Fika’s Funeral
Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, led the Federal Government delegation to the burial of Wazirin Fika, Alhaji Adamu Fika, who died on Tuesday. Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, led the Federal Government delegation to the burial of Wazirin Fika, Alhaji Adamu Fika, who died on Tuesday at the age of 90. The elder statesman was buried, according to ...
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26 October
Why Oyedepo’s son, Isaac, resigns from Winners
Isaac Oyedepo, the second son of Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, has reportedly resigned from the ministry. The reported resignation was announced on Wednesday by Church Gist, a platform owned by Pastor Leke Beecroft. Pastor Beecroft is one of the long-term pastoral assistants at the LFC Headquarters in Ota, Ogun ...
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26 October
Amendment of CBN Act bill passes second reading..a peep
A Bill which seeks to stimulate transparency in the operations of the apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insulate it from undue influence of the Executive arm, passed second reading on the floor of the Red Chamber on Wednesday. Titled, “A Bill for an Act to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria Act and for other related ...
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26 October
Seven justices who’ll decide Tinubu, Atiku, Obi’s fate Today
lPolitical parties including the PDP, LP, Action Peoples Party (APP), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), and the Action Alliance (AA) had lodged separate petitions before the tribunal, seeking to annul Tinubu’s victory, but only three made it to the Supreme Court. A seven-member panel of the court, headed by Justice John Okoro, heard the appeals on Monday, October 23, and reserved ...
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26 October
Tinubu Appoints 10 RECs For INEC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 10 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a term of five years each, subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Wednesday, said the appointment was done based on powers vested in him by Section 154 ...
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26 October
DSS releases Ex- EFCC boss, Bawa after Over 134 Days In Custody
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa. Bawa has been in custody since June when President Bola Tinubu suspended him. Willie Bassey, Director of Information at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, had said Bawa was suspended as a result of ...
