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It Is Expensive To Fall Sick Now, By Kazeem Akintunde

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It’s Christmas. A time for merrymaking and holidaying. Whether you believe that December 25th is actually the birthday of Jesus Christ or not, Christmas has become a universal holiday and a money-spinner for most businesses. What is important is that we are alive and still kicking. Just last week, I lost a brother and friend, Abdul Imoyo. He was the Head of Media and Publicity at Access Bank. He was hale and hearty the last time we spoke, just last month. I never knew that would be our last conversation.…

Naira Redesign: CBN Private Investigator’s report false,Satanic – Emefiele

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Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has described the allegations brought against him by Jim Obazee, the presidential-appointed investigator tasked with probing his CBN management, as false.   Following his release from Kuje prison, where he was held for over six months after meeting his bail conditions, Emefiele issued a press release on Sunday. He strongly maintained that the widely circulated accusations against him were false.   Responding to a publication titled “Re: EMEFIELE, OTHERS STOLE BILLIONS, ILLEGALLY KEPT NIGERIA’S FUNDS IN FOREIGN BANKS,” the embattled former…

Emefiele’s execution in China By Festus Adedayo

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We wait to hear what the fallen former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele has to say on the lurid report of a probe of his years at the apex bank. The report was leaked on Friday and is the sensation in town. Emefiele himself is said to have perfected his bail conditions and has been released from prison custody. Whatever it is, we are sure of weeks of circus shows akin to that of Sambo Dasuki. Meanwhile, all manner of epithets are today being used to describe…

Economy: Ex-Senate President Lawan urges FG to Invest In Livestock Sector

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President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to invest sufficiently in the livestock sector to boost the economy and improve on the nation’s revenue.   Lawan made the call in a speech delivered to flag-off the sixth livestock vaccination programme in Yusufari local government area of Yobe State.   The annual livestock vaccination programme by Senator Lawan is aimed at protecting livestock from common diseases and ensuring their health.   Veterinarians were on hand to administer vaccines to cattle, sheep,…

BREAKING: FG declares holidays for Christmas and New Year celebrations

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The Nigerian government has declared holidays to mark the Christmas, and New Year celebrations.   The government declared Monday, and Tuesday, December, 25 and 26 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively.   The Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Friday, December 22, 2023.   The Minister also felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.   Dr Tunji-Ojo enjoined Christians…

YULETIDE SEASON: DSS felicitates with Citizens,sues for Peace, Unity ….. urges residents to be security conscious

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The Department of State Services has facilitated with Nigerians and the general public on the occasions of Christmas and the coming New Year. The Service urged all and sundry to remain law abiding and peaceful during and after the celebrations.   It also called on members of the public to be security conscious and mindful of their environment.   The Service in a statement signed by Peter Afunanya,Director, PR & Strategic Communications charged operators and patrons of recreational/motor parks, fun places, worship centres, supermarkets and other public spaces to be…

BREAKING: Tinubu announces free train rides for Nigerians ahead of Christmas and New Year

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced free train rides for Nigerians travelling for Christmas and New Year celebrations.   The free train rides will be free across Nigeria from Thursday, December 21 to 4 January.   The directive was announced by the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, while addressing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Wednesday.   Alake said a committee, which he hairs, had already met with all relevant transportation bodies across Nigeria and reached an agreement that the government will bear 50 per cent…

Convicted Internet fraudster ,Odeh is 19 years old,not seven as reported – EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has debunked reports claiming that one Victor Odeh, who was convicted for internet fraud in July, was seven years old.   The Spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, made the clarification in a statement on Monday.   According to him, Odeh is 19 years old and not seven as falsely portrayed by some mischievous people.   Oyewale said: “The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been drawn to some insinuation and contrived accounts of the conviction of an internet fraudster,…

100 Days : Imaan’s Reformation and Transformation Strategies At Police Affairs, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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Since her assumption of duty in August as Minister of State , Police Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman- Ibrahim as pioneer woman Minister since the creation of the Ministry, heated the ground running towards respositioning the activities and the image of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in conjunction with the senior Minister ,Alhaji Ibrahim Geidam in the country. This was at backdrop of numerous problems bedeviling the main security organ in Nigeria charged with addressing efforts militating against the smooth operations of the police in line with the global best practices.…

CAF Awards: Tinubu hails Osimhen, Oshoala and Nnadozie ….. Says they are Great Ambassadors

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, on winning the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year award.   The President also celebrated the remarkable achievements of Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who clinched the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year for the sixth time, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was awarded the Woman Goalkeeper of the Year, as well as the Super Falcons for emerging the Women’s National Team of the Year.   In a statement released by Presidential Spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu…