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In a war of words, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Presidency engaged in a fiery exchange on Sunday, trading barbs over the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took to X (formerly Twitter) to decry...
Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, addressed Nigerians, reassuring them that the benefits of the impending fuel subsidy removal would be realized soon. Gbajabiamila, speaking after casting his vote in the House of Representatives by-election in Surulere, Lagos, emphasized...
Namibia is gripped by sorrow as President Hage Geingob succumbs to the battle against cancer while receiving treatment. Known as a respected leader, his passing has evoked condolences and reflections on his impactful leadership. Netizens across Africa express solidarity with Namibia, sharing...
Fuad Laguda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, emerges victorious in the Surulere Federal Constituency 1 Bye-Election, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Laguda secured 11,203 votes, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. The...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Customs exchange rate for import duty once again, escalating from N1,356.883 per dollar to a staggering N1,413.62 within 24 hours. This swift move comes on the heels of a 43% increase in the Customs import duty rate announced the day before...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken the unprecedented step of suspending ongoing rerun elections in specific constituencies, citing disruptions, irregularities, and the abduction of election officials. The National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter...
Niger Republic voices concerns over the potential strain on historic ties with Nigeria following the joint decision, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The countries criticize ECOWAS for imposing sanctions and cite regional...
After the announcement of the end of the petrol subsidy regime by President Bola Tinubu in May 2023, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, asserts that Nigerians and top presidential candidates had collectively agreed on the subsidy's removal. Speaking after the Surulere 1...
CBN denies conversion of $30B domiciliary deposits, but skepticism reigns among Nigerians due to government's credibility issues. Doubts persist despite official statements, reflecting widespread distrust in governmental communications
In response to the recent historic plunge of the national currency, the Nigerian government is reportedly considering a bold policy shift. Strong indications suggest that the Federal Government is contemplating the conversion of foreign currencies in domiciliary accounts, both individual and...
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