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Buhari calls for comprehensive report on sale of NITEL

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President Muhammadu Buhari has demanded for a comprehensive report on sale of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), and Nigerian Mobile Telecommunication (Mtel), from the Ministry of Communications Technology. The President made the request after briefing by the Permanent Secretary of the […]

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Nigeria’s central bank needs new approach, write Paul Wallace and Xola Potelwa

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NIGERIAN central bank governor Godwin Emefiele is losing the battle to prevent the naira from going the way of other oil-dependent currencies. After he imposed trading restrictions in February to prevent dollars from fleeing the economy, importers have been unable […]

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Customs Zone C seizes bulletproof vehicle, 100 others

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The Federal Operatives Unit (FOU) Zone C of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Owerri, Imo State has recorded yet another feat in its war against smuggling of illegally imported goods. The unit seized a bulletproof vehicle and 100 others valued at […]

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Two men remanded in prison for allegedly kidnapping teenager

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A Magistrates’ Court in Minna on Tuesday ordered the remand in prison of two men, Abubakar Mohammed and Usman Kwore, for alleged kidnapping. The duo were first arraigned on Aug. 5 on a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy and kidnapping, […]

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Illegal arrest, detention: Court awards N12m cost against EFCC

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A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos yesterday, awarded N12 million against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the illegal arrest and detention of the Administrative Manager of a firm, Rana Prestige Nigeria Industries Limited, Mr Adewale Adeniyi. […]

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I tolerated abuse for so long – Anita Oyakhilome breaks silence on divorce

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Anita Oyakhilome, the estranged wife of the founder of Christ Embassy Church, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, seems to have moved on with her life following her messy break up with her husband. Anita and her hubby fell apart after the former […]

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FRSC Impounds 1,293 Vehicles in Three Weeks

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The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has impounded no fewer than 1,293 vehicles and also penalised 1,402 offenders within three weeks. The commission observed that majority of the drivers were operating without driver’s licence while offences such as lane indiscipline, […]

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Woman to court: I no longer feel connected to my husband

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A 29-year-old housewife, Maryam Aliyu, has prayed a Mararaba Grade 1 Area Court, to dissolve her 9-year-old marriage to her husband, Abubakar Ja’afaru, for lack of care. The marriage, contracted in 2006 according to the Islamic rites, has not produced […]

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Lagos Inland Revenue board moves against firms with false addresses

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The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), has urged corporate organisations in the state to update their operational addresses, or face prosecution. The Head, Distrain Unit of LIRS, Mrs Ajibike Oshodi-Sholola, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the ultimatum […]

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N78m site upgrade, others: my story, by Fashola

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FORMER Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, SAN, yesterday responded to allegation that he used N78 million state funds to update his personal website and that he has children outside wedlock. In a statement titled: “Setting the records straight”, the former […]