Protests in Benin, Kwara, Ondo over naira notes
by Nigerians have continued to react over the scarcity of the new naira notes across states. Some have demonstrated in the major roads to express their …
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Old Naira: CBN insists on deadline despite court order
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has insisted that its February 10 deadline for the validity of old naira notes still stands. The CBN governor, …
Zamfara govt orders arrest of persons rejecting old naira notes
Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara State has ordered the arrest of any person who refuses to accept the old currency notes of (N200, 500, …
Court again commits EFCC boss to prison
The Kogi State High Court has directed the Inspector-General of Police to arrest and commit to prison, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes …
Naira Policy: Court stops CBN from extending deadline
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has barred the Central Bank of Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari from further extending the deadline for swapping …
NYSC urges INEC to prioritize Corp members’ security
The Director-General, National Youths Service Corps, Brigadier General Dogara Ahmed has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to make security, welfare and comfort of …
Breaking: Tribunal declares Oyetola winner of Osun Election
The Osun State Governorship election petitions tribunal, has nullified the election of Ademola Adeleke as governor of the state. In its ruling on Friday, the …
Two rescue, seven arrested over Edo train kidnap
The Edo State Government says the 2 remaining kidnapped victims at the Igueben Train Station have been rescued. The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris …
Veteran actor, Papa Ajasco is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor, Femi Ogunrombi, popularly known as Papa Ajasco, is dead. A theatre practitioner, Husseini Shaibu, confirmed Papa Ajasco’s death via his Twitter handle …
INEC extends deadline for PVC collection
The Independent National ElectoralC ommission,I NEC has extended the deadline for the collection of the Permanent Voters Card, (PVCs) by eight days. A statement by …