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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Nigerian troops to put an end to insecurity in Zamfara State and the Northwest region, vowing that his administration will eradicate terrorism. This directive was conveyed by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, during his visit to Zamfara State to assess the progress of the Headquarters of Joint…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday dismissed speculation that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes would cease to exist at the end of this year, referencing the Supreme Court order of November 29, 2023, which extended the use of the notes indefinitely. Recall that on November 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that…
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A non-governmental organisation, Group of Concerned Women, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for removing Uju-Ken Ohanenye as Minister of Women Affairs, claiming that her tenure was marked by a lack of compassion, decorum, and respect for women. In a statement personally signed and made available to journalists in Benin City, the group’s National Coordinator,…
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Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, on Thursday, marked its 2024 Sustainability Week with outreach programmes in Kogi, as part of its commitment to community development and environmental responsibility. The company, in a statement issued by its Corporate Communications Department, also engaged in community service initiatives, including donations to local organisations. It also carried out public…
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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC). Obi described Nwosu as a “true democrat” and a pillar of Nigeria’s democratic history. In a heartfelt statement on his…