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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Zamfara, to release the new naira notes to Point of Sale (POS) operators or face sanction.…
Fuel sells for N500 per litre in Warri, fares shoot up
Motorists in Warri, Delta state woke up to another sad reality as a litre of petrol sold for N500. The ugly development immediately caused a hike in the transport…
There are APC, PDP supporters who prefer Obi for Presidency — Aisha Yesufu
With her appearances at the ObiDatti movement campaigns marked by trendy dance moves and crowd-moving eloquence, no one needs to be told that Aisha Yesufu means business in her…
Ugandan court orders woman to pay ex-fiance over breach of marriage promise
An Ugandan court had ordered a woman to pay back a total of 9.4 million shillings ($2,550; £2,060) to her ex-fiancé for failing to marry him after four years…
NIPOST Workers To Embark On Strike Monday, Seek Reforms
Workers of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) staff are threatening to embark on industrial action from Monday, January 30th over alleged abandonment by the Federal Government. The protesting staff…
INEC is the greatest beneficiary, says Oyetola on Osun tribunal verdict
Gboyega Oyetola, the former governor of Osun state, says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the greatest beneficiary of the tribunal ruling which restored his mandate. The tribunal…
Death toll in Nasarawa bomb explosion rises to 56
The death toll in the bomb explosion which occurred on Tuesday night in Rukubi, a border area between Nasarawa and Benue Statesv has now risen to 56 while the…
G-5: Atiku’s men adopt new strategies
Barely a month to the presidential election, the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party is facing an uphill task to convince five of its elected governors to campaign for…
New naira: Banks beef up security against customers’ attacks
Four days to the expiration of the deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria for the old N1,000, N500 and N200 notes to cease from circulation, Deposit Money…
Unknown gunmen: You can’t get Biafra by killing brothers, MASSOB blows hot
Movement For The Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra. MASSOB has condemned the gruesome murder of innocent Biafran citizens by the enemies of Ndigbo A statement signed by…
You can’t force universities to close for elections – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission says it doesn’t have the power to compel universities to declare holidays in order to enable students to vote during the forthcoming general elections.…
Seyi Makinde: PDP treading on dangerous path — G5 won’t compromise on principle
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is “treading on a very dangerous path” with the lingering crisis in the party. Makinde is one of…
APC governors accompany Tinubu on ‘face-saving’ visit to Buhari after Abeokuta outburst
Three governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday night, accompanied Bola Tinubu, the party’s presidential candidate, to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina state. The…
28,000 Nigerians get Canadian PR in seven years – Report
At least 28,358 Nigerians received invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residency from 2015 to 2021. This is according to a Saturday PUNCH analysis of Express Entry annual reports…
DAILIES TOP STORIES: Osun gov sacking: Adeleke, PDP cry foul, plan appeal as Oyetola hails tribunal
Saturday 28 January 2023 Why UK is recruiting Nigerian teachers – Govt Abuja-bound train derails, passengers safe 28,000 Nigerians get Canadian PR in seven years – Report God has…