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Trump orders sacking of ‘Biden-era’ US attorneys

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has ordered the firing of all remaining US attorneys nominated by his predecessor Joe Biden. “Over the past four years, the Department of Justice has been politicized like never before,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. “Therefore, I have instructed the termination of ALL remaining ‘Biden Era’ U.S. Attorneys,” he said. “We must ‘clean house’ IMMEDIATELY, and restore confidence,” Trump added. “America’s Golden Age must have a fair Justice System – THAT BEGINS TODAY! It is standard practice for an incoming president…

N54tn budget: N’Assembly raises recurrent vote, cuts N500bn from capital spending

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The National Assembly, on Tuesday, reviewed the 2025 budget, which was passed last week, reducing the capital expenditure component while raise the recurrent expenditure. The lawmakers said the review became necessary following some errors in the passed budget. Although the budget size remains N54.99tn, the capital expenditure was reduced by more than N500bn while the recurrent expenditure was increased by the same amount. At plenary sessions on Tuesday, both the Senate and the House of Representatives effected corrections in the figures earlier passed for some of the ministries, departments and…

CBN Demands Transparency: Banks to Publish Unclaimed Balances

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks and financial institutions to publicly disclose details of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets on their official websites. The directive, contained in a circular issued on Monday, is titled “Guidelines on Management of Dormant Accounts, Unclaimed Balances, and Other Financial Assets in Banks and Other Financial Institutions in Nigeria.” The circular was signed by Michael Akuka on behalf of the Director of CBN’s Financial Policy and Regulation Department. As part of the new regulations, financial institutions are required…

Tariff hike: Airtel raises data, call rates

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Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecom operator, has revised its data pricing structure, implementing a tariff adjustment of up to 50 per cent. Details of the price revision, which affects various data bundles, were published on the company’s website on Monday. This move aligns with ongoing industry concerns over escalating operational costs. While the company has yet to issue an official statement, the adjustment underscores the broader push among telecom operators for a tariff review to cushion the impact of inflation and forex volatility. Beyond data adjustments, the operator, with…

UCH Doctors Launch Indefinite Strike Due to Persistent Blackout

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  Members of the Association of Resident Doctors at University College Hospital in Ibadan have embarked on an indefinite strike, an official said on Monday. The association’s General Secretary, Dr Uthman Adedeji, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan, Oyo State capital that the strike was due to a power outage in some of the hospital’s residential areas. NAN recalls that the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, reconnected UCH on Wednesday, after more than 100 days of power outage. The association had earlier issued a communique that members would embark on an…

JUST IN: DSS storms Lagos Assembly amid leadership crisis

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DSS Appoints Rasheed Lawal As New CSO To President Tinubu

There was heavy security presence at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday. Officials of the Department of State Security Services, Nigeria Police Force, and Lagos State Task Force were seen stationed at the Assembly complex main gate to ensure adequate security. The security tension is likely unconnected with the change of leadership at the House. Meanwhile, amidst the uncertainty, the Speaker of the House arrived to the cheers of other lawmakers. The lawmakers expressed their confidence in the leadership of Rt. Hon. Meranda as the House settles to…

Shakira’s Health Scare Forces Concert Cancellation in Peru

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Colombian pop star Shakira has been hospitalized in Peru due to a stomach issue, forcing her to cancel her scheduled performance on Sunday. The singer announced the news in a social media post, apologizing to fans for the unexpected change. “I’m sorry to let you all know that last night I had to go to the emergency room for an abdominal issue and I’m currently hospitalized,” she wrote. “The doctors taking care of me have let me know that I’m not well enough to perform tonight.” Shakira arrived in Lima…

Telecoms tariff hike: FG deploys security agents as NLC insists on protest

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against its planned shutdown of telecommunication services on March 1st, intended to protest the recent 50% tariff increase. The NSCDC, responsible for protecting critical national infrastructure, including telecommunications, expressed concerns about the potential risks to national security and public safety. The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) and the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) also opposed the NLC’s planned boycott and infrastructure shutdown, arguing that such actions are misguided…

Impeachment saga : Obasa approaches Court

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Breaking: Confusion As Lawmakers Impeach Lagos Speaker, Obasa

Embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has approached the court to challenge his impeachment. Obasa is challenging the Assembly and the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, before a State High Court in Ikeja, claiming that the lawmakers erred in removing him while the state’s legislative arm was in recess. In a motion dated February 12, 2025, filed through his counsel led by Chief Afolabi Fashanu, SAN, Obasa sought an order of the court for an accelerated hearing of the suit. Obasa was removed as the…

NIS Issues Warning: No Recruitment Exercise Currently Underway

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Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned the public against fraudulent recruitment advertisements, stating that no recruitment exercise was currently ongoing. A statement by the NIS Spokesman, Akinsola Akinlabi on Friday in Abuja said that all recruitment exercises were conducted in a transparent, free, and merit-based manner. Akinlabi said that vacancies were advertised through the NIS website, official government channels, and recognised national newspapers. “The attention of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap has been drawn to the alarming increase in fake recruitment activities being perpetrated by…