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Perjury Allegations: Civil Society Coalition Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum to Deputy Speaker Kalu

ABUJA, Nigeria -- A coalition of civil society organisations, led by the Civil Society Groups of Good Governance (CSGGG), has demanded the immediate resignation of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, over all

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Thirty banks meet new capital requirements as recapitalisation deadline approaches

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that 30 banks have successfully met the new minimum capital requirements introduced under its ongoing banking sector recapitalisation programme. The apex bank disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday

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EFCC Hands Over Recovered ₦279m To Wole Soyinka Centre In Lagos

As part of efforts to combat corruption and recover misappropriated public funds, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over the sum ... Continue reading EFCC Hands Over Recovered ₦279m To Wole Soyinka Centre In Lagos As part of

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Iran Cancels March Friendlies Ahead of 2026 World Cup | Sada Elbalad

Reports from international media indicate that the Iranian national football team has canceled its two scheduled friendly matches in March, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The Iranian Footbal

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US-Based Nigerian Influencer Funke Ashekun Alleges MFM Founder Influenced Remand Of Associate In Cyberbullying Case

The matter stems from a criminal defamation complaint filed by Dr. Olukoya against Richard. Nigerian social media influencer and YouTuber, Mrs. Funke Ashekun, has alleged that the order of immediate arrest on her and the revoked of her associate, Ayotund

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Global Anglicans quit Canterbury, inaugurate new governing council

Global Orthodox Anglican leaders have officially announced a major restructuring of the Anglican Communion, marking a definitive split from the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the UK-based "Instruments of Communion". The News Agency of Nig

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Rights Group CDHR Accuses Nigerian Police Of Judicial Persecution Over Prison Remand Of UK-Based Blogger, Maureen Badejo

SaharaReporters earlier reported that Badejo was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force following petitions reportedly filed against her by senior Christian clerics. The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has accused the Nigeria

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Tinubu's Aide, Daniel Bwala Makes Frantic Effort To Defend Government Against Corruption Claims, Insecurity In Heated Interview

Responding to claims that he had previously accused the government of corruption while in the opposition, Bwala dismissed the allegations. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has defended the Nigerian gover

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FG Spends N700bn Insuring 199,275 Farmers Across The Country - Kyari

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on Friday announced that the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), has spent N700 billion on 199,275 farmers' insurance cover in the last

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Ex-Osun SSG Felicitates Deji Adeleke At 69

A chieftain of the Accord Party and former Secretary to the Osun State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, has felicitated renowned businessman and philanthropist, Dr Deji Adeleke, on the occasion of his 69th birthday. In a congratulatory message made ava