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Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspects In Army Uniform

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Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspects In Army Uniform The Nasarawa State command of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended two individuals believed to be involved in armed robbery activities in the Ekye Development Area of Doma Local Government Area. According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, the operation was conducted in response to complaints from residents. The suspects have been identified as Abdullahi Basso and Saidu Isah. The statement further revealed that the command had received reports of weekly armed robberies occurring on Thursday…

Tinubu Urges ECOWAS To Re-Examine Position On Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Niger

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Tinubu Urges ECOWAS To Re-Examine Position On Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Niger The President of Nigeria and Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Bola Tinubu, has emphasized the need for a reassessment of the regional body’s strategy in upholding constitutional order in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Niger. During his speech at the special summit in Abuja addressing peace, political, and security issues in the ECOWAS sub-region, Tinubu highlighted the necessity for bold and challenging choices given the current circumstances. Additionally, he appealed to the three-member…

JUST IN: Despite N7,000 Agreement With Manufacturers, Cement Sells For N11,000 In Lagos

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JUST IN: Despite N7,000 Agreement With Manufacturers, Cement Sells For N11,000 In Lagos Findings have revealed that despite the agreed price of N7,000 for cement with manufacturers, it is still being sold at a higher rate ranging from N10,000 to N11,000 in the Idimu area of Lagos state. According to The Nation, a retailer known as Alhaja dismissed the reports of the N7,000 price, labeling it as false information. She explained that during negotiations with the Federal Government, Dangote shut down all payment portals. When they were eventually reopened, the…

CBN Orders FX Sellers With $10,000 And Above To Declare Sources

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CBN Orders FX Sellers With $10,000 And Above To Declare Sources The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that individuals selling foreign exchange to Bureau De Change (BDC) in amounts equivalent to 10,000 dollars or more must disclose the sources of their forex. This directive is part of a revised regulatory framework aimed at controlling the activities of BDCs and reducing instability in the foreign exchange market. Sellers are also required to adhere to Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations, as well as foreign exchange laws and…

Europa League Round of 16 Draws [Complete Fixtures]

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Europa League Round of 16 Draws [Complete Fixtures] The Europa League Round of 16 draw for this season took place on Friday. Sparta Prague will be facing Liverpool as they strive to compete on multiple fronts in Jurgen Klopp’s last season. Qarabag will be challenging Bayer Leverkusen, who have maintained an undefeated record this season. Villarreal will be up against Marseille, and Brighton will be playing against Roma. The ultimate match is scheduled to be held at the Dublin Arena in Ireland on May 22. Below are the Full Fixtures:…

Port Harcourt Refinery At 80% Completion – Minister Announces, Gives Further Details

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Port Harcourt Refinery At 80% Completion – Minister Announces, Gives Further Details The Port Harcourt Refinery, as stated by the Federal Government, is nearing 80% completion and is expected to yield two million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and 2.2 million litres of diesel daily once operations resume. The Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Olajide Oshundun, confirmed this in a statement released on Thursday, disclosing that the existing refinery section will have a daily output of 54,000 barrels, while the…

Criminal Gangs Terrorizing Edo Region Arrested

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Criminal Gangs Terrorizing Edo Region Arrested In an ongoing effort to eliminate criminal activities in Edo State and enhance safety for law-abiding citizens, troops from Headquarters 4 Brigade Nigerian Army conducted a raid on the hideouts of suspected criminal gangs in gbelebu village, Okomu forest in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State. The Nigerian Army said the latest arrests were made based on credible intelligence received early Thursday morning. Despite the brigade’s vigilance, one of the wanted criminals, Joshua Ewaiken, also known as General, managed to evade…

Nollywood Actress Laide Bakare Bags Appointment As SSA To Osun Gov Adeleke

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Nollywood Actress Laide Bakare Bags Appointment As SSA To Osun Gov Adeleke Renowned Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has been appointed as senior special assistant for entertainment, art, culture, and tourism by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. Bakare took to her Instagram account on Friday to announce the development, expressing her commitment to delivering exceptional results in her new role. In addition, the actress shared pictures of herself alongside Governor Adeleke, expressing gratitude for the privilege to serve in this capacity. She wrote, “Now an Honourable. Ya Allah, I am…

“Love & Seclusion,” starring Tope Olowoniyan and Efa Iwara, will make its New York premiere

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“Love & Seclusion,” starring Tope Olowoniyan and Efa Iwara, will make its New York premiere This coming Friday, February 23, 2024, in New York, the film will have its North American premiere. The makers of the Nollywood film Love & Seclusion, Conceptified Media, and CANO Production announced in a press release shared with Pulse Nigeria that the film would have its US premiere on Friday, February 23, 2024, in New York. This comes after the movie took home the 2023 Feature Fiction Award from the New York City Women’s Fund.…

In January, Nigerians spent ₦1.2 billion on movies in theaters

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In January, Nigerians spent ₦1.2 billion on movies in theaters 322,833 people saw films in all theaters during the review period. Since its December 2023 debut, “A Tribe Called Judah” has had an unprecedented run in theaters, grossing approximately ₦1.4 billion as of mid-February 2024. [FilmOne] According to data released by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) on Tuesday, the nation’s theaters brought in ₦1.2 billion in income in January. Its national president, Opeyemi Ajayi, revealed this information while in a Lagos interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…