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Malawi Drops Charges Against Anti Corruption Chief

Malawi has dropped criminal charges against the head of the anti-corruption agency, Martha Chizuma. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Masauko Chamkakala, said the cases were discontinued following a review and consultation with the attorney general. Chizuma was facing charges of criminal defamation over a leaked audio in which she allegedly made remarks suggesting that a number of senior government officials and some judicial officers were hindering the fight against corruption. […]

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News

NGF Calls on CBN to Follow Rule of Law in naira Redesign Policy

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to follow the rule of law in its pursuit of the naira redesign policy. A communiqué signed by its Chairman, Aminu Tambuwal, warned that the country might be at risk of a recession following the naira redesign policy of the CBN. The communiqué called on the Federal government to respect the Rule of Law and listen to the […]

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politics

INEC Maintains Neutrality Stance

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has insisted that it is not supporting any candidate or any political party in the general elections. Chairman of the Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, made this known when he addressed Supervisory Presiding Officers, SPOs, for the 2023 general election. Yakubu demanded neutrality from electoral officers, assuring that the commitment of the Commission is to the process. The Chairman stated that INEC will ensure that the process […]

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News

Kwara to Sanction Principals Over Exorbitant NECO Fees

Kwara State Government has vowed to sanction any school principal that collects more than N22,500 approved as examination fees for the National Examinations Council, NECO. The Press Secretary of the State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Peter Amogbonjaye, gave the warning at the official flag-off of registration for NECO in the state. Amogbonjaye noted that the state government outlawed the enrollment of external candidates for the 2022/2023 NECO […]

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Local News

Student Reacts to ASUU Disagreement on Closure of Universities

Nigerians Students have reacted to the disagreement between the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and the federal government over the closure of universities ahead of the general elections. In an interview with Boss Radio News, President of the National Association of Nigerian student, NANS, Imo state chapter Nwaorgu Godslight, speaks on the decision of ASUU. Also speaking, a student Godwin Anyaeji says the shutdown of universities is not necessary. […]

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Sports News

Napoli President Says, Osimhen is Not for Sale

Napoli president, Aurelio de Laurentiis, has revealed that Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is not for sale. Laurentiis made this known while giving an update on the future of the prolific striker amid reports that Manchester United are preparing a mega-money swoop for him. Eric Ten Hag is understood to be torn between signing Osimhen or Harry Kane at the end of the season, when he intends to add a new marquee […]

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Entertainment News

Disney Announces Sequels for Frozen

Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger, has announced sequels for Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia. Iger said the Disney's animation studio has sequels in the works. Meanwhile, the firm revealed its first fall in subscriber numbers since its Disney plus streaming service launched in 2019.  

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World

Earthquake in Indonesia Claim Lives

At least four people have been killed and buildings damaged by an earthquake of magnitude 5.4 which struck the north coast of Papua, Indonesia. According to Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, the earthquake hit southwest of Jayapura city at a depth of 10km. Residents in Jayapura said people scrambled for safety, running from houses and shops when the earthquake struck. The meteorological agency warned of potential aftershocks.

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News

University Commission Orders Closure of Schools Over Elections

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has ordered the closure of universities across the country to enable students to participate in the 2023 general elections. A letter issued by NUC noted that the order was based on the directive of the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu. The letter noted that Adamu directed all Universities and Inter-University Canters be shut down and academic activities be suspended between February 22 and March 14, […]

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