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Banks Reconfigure ATMs As New Naira Notes Circulation Commences Today
The newly redesigned naira notes will go into circulation on Thursday (today) with Deposit Money Banks releasing the bills to their customers via over-the-counter payments. This came about three weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari unveiled the new bills at a weekly Federal Executive Council meeting in Aso Rock Villa. The President unveiled the redesigned notes across the N200, N500, and N1,000...
Nigeria’s Envoy To Spain Demola Seriki Is Dead
Nigeria’s ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, is dead. The Lagos politician was said to have died in Madrid, Spain. He was aged 63. His death was announced in a notice signed by his children on Thursday. The notice said that he died in Madrid, Spain in the early hours of the day. READ ALSO: US-Africa Leaders Summit: Buhari Holds Strategic Meeting With Joe Biden (PHOTOS) “It is with...
After 5 Days Sit-At-Home, Simon Ekpa Vows No Election In South East
Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed disciple of the Indigenous People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has officially ended the five-day sit-at-home order in the South-East region of Nigeria. Ekpa in a video posted on YouTube on Wednesday night, announced the end of the five-day sit-at-home order, terming it “historic and successful” for Biafraland. Also in a new development, our correspondent noticed that...
Gunmen Invade Ebonyi State Community, Shoot 1
Gunmen, on Wednesday, invaded the Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo community, in the Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state and attacked the popular Nwakpu Market in the area, shot a motorcyclist in the head, and set a vehicle ablaze. A community source, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, said the gunmen stormed the market when traders had already opened...
Argentina Beat Croatia, Qualify For 2022 World Cup Final
An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to reach their second World Cup final in eight years. Argentina will play in the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Lionel Messi scored one and provided two assists, as the Copa America holders outclassed Croatia 3-0. READ ALSO:...
Defence Headquarters Abuja Gutted By Fire
There was a fire incident at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Monday. The inferno, whose cause was yet to be ascertained, was said to have occurred on the second floor of the DHQ. It was gathered that personnel of the Federal Fire Service and military personnel were battling the fire. READ ALSO: INEC Says No Critical Election Material Destroyed In Imo...
Four Killed As Gunmen Attack Imo State INEC Headquarters
At least four persons have been neutralised following an early morning attack on Monday on the headquarters of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Imo State. The State police public relations officer, Michael Abattam confirmed this in interview with Channels TV monitored by ABN TV. The gunmen threw grenades through the commission’s fence, destroying several offices and vehicles parked in the...
France Knock England Out Of World Cup After Harry Kane Misses Penalty Kick
England is out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after losing 2-1 to defending Champions France in Saturday night's quarter-final at Al-Bayt Stadium. Aurelien Tchouameni and Olivier Giroud scored for the reigning world champions, either side of a Harry Kane equalizer from the penalty spot. Kane had the chance to level from the spot again but sent his second penalty kick...
DSS Orders NNPC, Oil Marketers To Make Petrol Available To Nigerians In 48 Hours
The Department of State Services (DSS) has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil marketers a 48-hour ultimatum to make Premium Motor Spirit, known as petrol, available for Nigerians. This was disclosed on Thursday by Peter Afunanya, the Spokesman for DSS, while briefing journalists at its office in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with stakeholders in the...
Peter Obi Releases 62-Page Campaign Manifesto
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed have in conjunction with the party, released a 62-paged manifesto titled “Pact with Nigeria” in which they outlined 7 priority areas if elected come 2023. The document was made public by the LP leadership late on Saturday night. In the document, the LP...
