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2023: A Woman May Succeed Buhari — Zainab Marwa

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The president and founder of Aspire Women Forum, Barrister Zainab Marwa-Abubakar, has said it is possible for a woman to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. She stated this on Sunday, in Abuja, during a women stakeholders’ meeting as part of activities marking this year’s International Women’s Day. “As 2023 draws near, I believe that women are going to take their...

We’ve Spent Over N1bn Funds Over COVID-19, Says Gov. Obaseki

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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki holds a love briefing on COVID-19 by the State Response Team in Benin on April 19, 2020. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State says the state government has spent over N1billion to curtail the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking in Benin during a live briefing on the virus by the State Response Team on Sunday, Governor...

Local Bakers Protest Over High Cost Of Flour

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Bakers Reach Agreement With Govt, Call Off Nationwide Strike

Local bread bakers, popularly known as Gurasa on Friday staged a peaceful protest in the ancient city of Kano, over hike in prices of flour which they say is threatening to force them out of business. The bakers said they buy a bag of flour N10,000 in the past but now sold for N41,000 and which they can’t afford. Leading the...

US Embassy in Nigeria denies rejecting Bishop Oyedepo’s visa application

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The US Embassy in Nigeria took to its twitter handle this afternoon to deny reports of rejecting clergyman, Bishop Oyedepo’s visa application. The embassy via its verified twitter handle, says the report is false. The tweet reads ; https://twitter.com/USEmbassyAbuja/status/1223227551004418048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1223227551004418048&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yabaleftonline.ng%2Fit-is-false-us-embassy-in-nigeria-denies-rejecting-bishop-oyedepos-visa-application%2F

Naira Notes Will Be Out Of Circulation Soon, Says CBN Official

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Naira Value Rises At Exchange Markets As EFCC Continues Traders’ Arrests

The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has said that paper currency will soon be out of circulation, urging market men and women to sign into the e-Naira. The Delta State Branch Controller of CBN, Mr Godwin Okafor, stated this on Friday at the popular Ogbog...

COVID-19: Makinde apologises for holding PDP rally

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, apologised for allowing a Peoples Democratic Party ‘mega rally’ in the state even in the face of an emerging threat and fast-spreading coronavirus disease in Nigeria. No fewer than a thousand persons were present at the PDP rally, which had other governors of the party in attendance including Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa...

North East Agog As Gov. Inuwa Yahaya, Others Set To Grace Rebranded Gombe Day Of Literature Tuesday

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The literary community, students and relevant stakeholders are currently in high spirit as the 2021 rebranded Gombe Day Of Literature Tuesday and Creativity is set to commence on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. The event which is brainchild of HalimaFactor Community Initiative to improve education and the literary sector has now been renamed and rebranded as North East Festival of Culture...

Police Sergeant Who Died In Auto Crash Laid To Rest Amidst Tears In Abia (Photos, Video)

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An Abia born police sergeant, Nkwachukwu Samuel Okengwu who died in a ghastly road accident last month was on Thursday laid to rest at his home town Isingwu umu North Local Government Area of the stat...

Assault’: Seun Kuti Remanded In Police Custody For 4 More Days

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Assault’: Seun Kuti Remanded In Police Custody For 4 More Days

The magistrates' court in Yaba, Lagos, has granted an application for an extension of Seun Kuti's remand for an additional four days. Seun was apprehended and arraigned on Monday after being filmed punching a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge. On Tuesday, Adeola Olatubosun, chief magistrate, asked the police to keep the musician for an extra 48 hours before releasing...

62-Year-Old Woman Dies In Stampede While Struggling For COVID-19 Palliative In Rivers

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A 62-Year-Old woman has been stamped to death during a struggle for COVID-19 palliative shared by the Rivers state government in the Elele Kingdom, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the State. ABN TV reports that the deceased, a 62-year-old woman identified as Mrs Florence Onuobodo arrived at the venue with the hope to receive the COVID-19 palliative. However, due to impatience...

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