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KANO – A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has refused an attempt by the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC to stop the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC from conducting the forthcoming local government elections in the state. An exparte motion filed by the opposition party and …

The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Federal Government to meet with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities regarding the recent strike threat. The student body noted that a strike was not advisable at this point in time. NANS Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde made …

Social media Influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has explained that he had not intention of maligning the image of veteran legal practitioner, Femi Falana, SAN. The clarification by VeryDarkMan followed a threat by Mr Falana’s son, Folarin Falana, better known as Falz, to initiate a lawsuit against …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh 16-count charges bordering on fraud against the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, before an FCT High Court, Daily Trust reports. The charges, which were filed by the Federal Government through counsels for the EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro, Rotimi Oyedepo …

The Federal Government has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to N77,000, effective from July 2024. This adjustment aligns with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act of 2024, aimed at improving compensation for workers across the country. The approval was communicated in …

The Federal Executive Council is proposing an amendment to the National Identity Management Commission Act No. 23, 2007 to allow for foreigners living in the country to be issued the National Identification Number. The FEC, on Wednesday, also proposed the Economy Stabilisation Bill to pave the way for the taxing …

P+ Measurement Services, a leading Media Intelligence Consultancy, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 27th edition of #EvaluatePR. This significant event, held quarterly, will be conducted virtually on September 27th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm (West African Time). #EvaluatePR is designed to facilitate engaging discussions, offer valuable …

Bello Matawalle, minister of state for defence and ex-governor of Zamfara, says he has no links with bandits terrorising the state. Matawalle has been accused of ties to bandits — an allegation he has repeatedly denied. Ali Gusau, a retired general, had accused Matawalle of working in cahoots with bandits …

Spot FX market turnover was $9.90bn (N15.74trn) in August 2024, representing a 33.88 per cent ($2.51bn) Month on Month (MoM) increase from the turnover recorded in July 2024 ($7.39bn). This was contained in the FMDQ Markets Monthly Report for August 2024. Nigeria’s foreign exchange market has encountered significant challenges, largely …

Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader: trial adjourned till next year Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, recused herself from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Justice Nyako withdrew from the case following oral applications by …