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The United Arab Emirates has contradicted claims by the Nigerian government that it is to lift a year-long visa ban on Nigerian travelers. An official from the Gulf state told CNN: “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.” The source asked not to be named because he is not authorized to […]
Continue ReadingThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 25.80 per cent in August 2023. The NBS disclosed this in its August Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report released in Abuja on Friday. According to the report, the figure of 1.72 per cent is higher than the 24.08 per cent […]
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President Bola Tinubu has nominated Yemi Cardoso as the new governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He has also nominated four new deputy governors, namely Emem Nnana Usoro, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor and Bala M. Bello. Click Here to Join Our WhatsApp Group Click Here to Join Our Telegram Group Affairs TV […]
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Osun State’s Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi has stated that the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke will revamp the sport sector in the state adding that their is a plan ongoing to establish a sport commission. He urged workers in the state sports council, as well as the Ministry of Sports to cooperate towards delivering […]
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The newly-installed Oba Afolabi Olaoye on Thursday entered the palace in Ogbomoso to begin his reign. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was after he performed the final series of traditional rites to become the 30th Soun of Ogbomoso land. The rites marked the end of the compulsory seven-day seclusion for the […]
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The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin has affirmed the election of Sen. Neda Imasuen of the Labour Party for Edo South seat of the National Assembly. The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, and his party, had through petition no EPT/ED/SEN/03/2023 approached the tribunal […]
Continue ReadingThe newly installed Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, has said he is not interested in making money or name on the throne. He said this while speaking during his coronation ceremony on Thursday. The ceremony was attended by hundreds of residents of the ancient city. In his inaugural speech, the Soun said […]
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All 24 countries that will trade tackles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire have sealed qualification for the tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that five-time AFCON champions Cameroon on Tuesday spanked Burundi 3-O to complete the star studded list of qualified teams. A breakdown of the qualified countries shows […]
Continue ReadingThe United Nations is urgently seeking more than $71 million to assist those most in need after deadly flash floods swept Libya over the weekend. Hurricane-strength Storm Daniel slammed into Libya on September 10, killing at least 4,000 people, with thousands more still missing. In a flash appeal Thursday, the United Nations Humanitarian Agency (Office […]
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A 60-man list of senior lawyers for the award of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has been revealed. Making the list for the award is the wife of a popular lawyer and SAN, Femi Falana. Funmi, Falana’s wife and the daughter of Chief Afe Babalola Babalola (SAN) was listed. Here is the full list of […]
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