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BREAKING: Chief Of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja Is Dead

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BREAKING: Chief Of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja Is Dead

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja, has passed away. Lagbaja succumbed to an undisclosed illness while receiving treatment overseas. He was 56 years old at the time of his death. He was appointed to the position of COAS by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023. On October 20, the army refuted rumours regarding Lagbaja’s death, stating that the army chief was undergoing medical care abroad. Subsequently, on October 30, President Tinubu appointed Olufemi Oluyede as the acting COAS. On November 5, the president promoted Oluyede to the…

BREAKING: Republican’s Donald Trump Claims Victory In US Election

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BREAKING: Republican's Donald Trump Claims Victory In US Election

On Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump declared himself the winner of Tuesday’s United States election. The Republican presidential candidate made this declaration while addressing his jubilant supporters in Florida this morning. It is worth noting that votes in key states are still being counted at the time of filing this report. However, Trump, while addressing his supporters at West Palm Beach, said, “Look what happened – is this crazy?” He added, “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honour of being elected your 47th president. “I…

BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Immediate Release Of Minors Arrested Over #EndBadGovernance Protests

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Tinubu Receives German President Steinmeier In Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has waded in on the controversial arrest, detention and trial of minors who were reportedly engaged in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests in August. After a series of controversies and reactions from Nigerians following video clips that emerged from their recent appearance in court, President Tinubu ordered the immediate release of the teenagers on Monday. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, confirmed this development to State House correspondents during an emergency briefing at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Monday. Idris said, “The President has…

No Going Back On Forex Exchange, Subsidy Reforms – Finance Minister

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No Going Back On Forex Exchange, Subsidy Reforms – Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu’s reforms in the foreign exchange and oil and gas sectors are irreversible. Edun conveyed this message during a meeting with the newly appointed Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka Anite, at the Ministry’s headquarters on Monday. Edun said, “Nigeria now has a foreign exchange rate that is market-based and also a deregulated oil market pricing, which are two reforms that have been long overdue for many decades, which President Tinubu is…

[BREAKING] False Assets Declaration: Appeal Court Discharges, Acquits Ex-CJN Onnoghen

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[BREAKING] False Assets Declaration: Appeal Court Discharges, Acquits Ex-CJN Onnoghen

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, of the conviction related to false asset declaration imposed by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. On January 25, 2019, just 29 days before the presidential election, former President Muhammadu Buhari suspended Onnoghen from his position as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and appointed Justice Tanko Muhammad, the next most senior judge of the Supreme Court, to lead the judiciary. This suspension occurred shortly after Onnoghen announced his intention to inaugurate judges for…

ICPC Arraigns Provost, Lecturer Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

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ICPC Arraigns NBC Director Over Alleged Document Forgery, Abuse Of Office

Hauwau Abdulkarim, the current Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) in Zamfara State, and Abdullahi Boyi, a lecturer at the Sokoto State College of Education, have been arraigned with alleged certificate forgery. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has accused both individuals of fabricating an appointment letter, which they subsequently used to apply for the Provost position at the college. Additionally, they are charged with providing false information to ICPC officials during the investigation, an act that violates Section 25(1)(a) and is punishable under…

Gunmen Kill Plateau Lawmaker’s Mother-in-law, Brother-in-law

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Soldiers, Gunmen Clash In Abia Community

Unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead one Mrs Mary Jonathan and her son, Mark Jonathan, in Plateau State. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, a member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, confirmed the tragic event, noting that the victims were his mother-in-law and brother-in-law. At the time of this report, details surrounding the incident remain unclear; however, it has been reported that the sad incident occurred in the Mista Ali area along Zaria Road in the Jos North local government area of Plateau State. Furthermore, it has been reported that…

Tinubu’s Painful Decisions Only Way To Address Nigeria’s Problems – Minister

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Tinubu's Painful Decisions Only Way To Address Nigeria’s Problems – Minister

The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has stated that the difficult economic measures implemented by President Bola Tinubu are the only viable approach for addressing the nation’s challenges. Momoh claimed that it is typical for President Tinubu, whom he described as having the country’s best interests at heart, to make significant decisions for the welfare of the populace. He made these remarks on Sunday during the launch of the distribution of relief supplies and palliatives valued in the millions of naira, aimed at assisting residents impacted by the recent…

BREAKING: Man United Officially Appoints Ruben Amorim As New Head Coach

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BREAKING: Man United Officially Appoints Ruben Amorim As New Head Coach

English Premier League side, Manchester United, has officially confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. Amorim was appointed as a replacement for Erik ten Hag, who was recently sacked for poorly managing the Red Devils. Ten Hag saw United secure only four wins at Old Trafford across all competitions. In a statement issued on Friday, Manchester United described the new coach, Amorim as “one of the most exciting and highly-rated coaches in Europe.” Amorim joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon, where he has maintained an unbeaten…

FIRS Begins Fresh Recruitment Exercise – [See How To Apply]

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FIRS Begins Fresh Recruitment Exercise - [See How To Apply]

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has opened its 2024 recruitment portal, inviting applications for Tax Officers positions in selected Nigerian states. This initiative, part of FIRS’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s tax administration and enhancing workforce empowerment, offers job opportunities across various regions. Vacancy And Requirements: Positions: Officer I and Officer II in Tax Administration Locations: The recruitment is open in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Ekiti, Lagos, and Oyo. Candidates may select one preferred location during the application process. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the 2024 FIRS recruitment,…