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Senate Postpones Debate on Cash Withdrawal Limit

The Senate has postponed its debate on the cash withdrawal policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. According to a member of the Committee on Banking and Finance, Olubunmi Adetumbi, the debate was postponed to Wednesday, because of the absence of the Chairman of the Committee, Uba Sani. Adetumbi assured the Senate that the report of the Committee on the withdrawal policy is ready.

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politics

British High Commission Assures INEC of Support

The British High Commission in Nigeria has said it is looking forward to witnessing free, fair and credible elections in Rivers state and other parts of the country. Political Counselor of the Commission in Abuja, Jonathan Bacon, disclosed this after he met Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. Bacon assured that the British Government is committed to supporting the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in achieving an acceptable election next year.

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Entertainment News

Ayra Starr Makes no Signal Class List of 2022

Nigerian Singer Ayra Starr and Ghanaian Hip Hop star Black Sherif are among the fast-rising stars from around the globe that made No Signal's Class of 2022. Ayra Starr has established herself as one of the most exciting talents in Nigeria and Africa. Black Sherif’s hit single 'Kwaku the Traveller' enjoyed impressive success and his debut album 'The Villain I Never Was' has received critical acclaim. They join other international sensations including American rapper GLOrila, Jamaican Dancehall star Skillibeng, Flo, Cat Burns, Cristale, Dreya Mac, FLO, […]

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World

Hong Kong Scraps Covid-19 app

Hong Kong has scrapped its COVID-19 app and a ban on arrivals visiting bars and restaurants within three days of arrival. The announcement comes after authorities in mainland China shut down an app for tracking domestic travel in Beijing’s latest move away from its harsh zero-COVID strategy. Hong Kong leader John Lee said the government had decided to drop the restrictions from Wednesday after considering the latest data and risks. […]

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News

Nigerians Get Permission to Return with Expired Passport

The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has announced that Nigerians returning to the country can be admitted with their expired Nigerian passport. A memo signed by the Special Assistant to the Comptroller General, Foreign Desk, B Lawal, directed airlines to allow holders with expired passport to board without any hindrance. The memo noted that all Nigerian Diplomatic Missions abroad are kindly requested to circulate the information to airlines operators and border […]

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Gbajabiamila Calls for Increased Internal Nomination Process in Parties

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has harped on the need for an improvement in the internal nomination process of political parties. Gbajabiamila stated this at the second edition of the Distinguished Parliamentarian Lecture Series in Abuja. He noted that the green chamber has made improvements to the electoral laws to enable far-reaching reforms to improve the process through which political leaders are elected. The Speaker added […]

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News

NAFDAC Arrests Importer of Fake Cooking Margarine

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has arrested an importer of counterfeit Cooking Margarine. Acting Director-General of the Agency, Monica Eimunjeze, revealed that the suspect imported 400 cartons of the counterfeit cooking margarine from Dubai and cleared it at Onne Port, Port Harcourt. Eimunjeze also revealed that a distributor of the banned potassium bromate tablets was arrested, and 115 cartons of the tablets were found […]

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politics

INEC Raises Alarm Over Buying of PVCs

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has raised alarm over alleged buying of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, by politicians. Acting Chairman of INEC and National Commissioner overseeing the FCT, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Plateau states, Mohammed Haruna, raised the alarm during the launch of #YourVoteMatters project in Abuja. Haruna revealed that the Commission had recently convicted two persons in Sokoto and Kano states for illegally possessing PVCs. The Chairman, however, warned […]

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politics

Incessant Attacks Disrupt Collection of PVCs in Imo

The collection of Permanent Voter Card, PVCs, has commenced at various offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, across the country. According to reports from Boss Radio Rural Assessment team, there was no turn out of electorates at different INEC offices in Owerri, Imo state capital. According to INEC officials, this is owing to the recent attack on the electoral umpires headquarters on Monday. The attack is one out […]

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