THE Federal Government has announced a date to commence free train services to passengers ahead of this year’s yuletide celebration. Fidet Okhiria, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive. Fidet said the commencement …
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THE draw for the Carabao Cup semi-final was conducted on Wednesday night. This followed the conclusion of the last quarter-final fixture between Liverpool and West Ham. The Reds hammered David Moyes’ men 5-1 at Anfield to book their place in the final four. Liverpool will now take on Fulham for …
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•Akpabio declares Umahi, Giadam’s seats vacant FORMER governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has been sworn in as Senator representing Plateau South senatorial district Lalong, who resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet on Tuesday as labour minister was administered the oath of allegiance by the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu at the unveiling of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the signing of the Health Renewal Compact by Federal, State Governments, and Development Partners in Abuja on Tuesday. President Bola Tinubu has sought the Senate’s confirmation for the appointment of 11 justices of the Supreme Court. Tinubu’s …
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What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 20th December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
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THE remains of former Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Chris Alli, has been laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Alli, who died at the age of 79 in Lagos on Nov. 19, 2023, was Nigeria’s 15th Chief …
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NIGERIAN and Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface has won his 5th successive Rookie of the Month award as he continues with his prolific form in Germany. Victor Boniface who is currently 22-year-old won the award for December after winning it in August, September, October, and November. For coach Xabi Alonso’s …
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THE House of Representatives is seeking to fastrack the adoption of the Chinese Yuan (CNY) as an official foreign exchange reserve currency alongside other major international currencies to mitigate the impact of Naira’s depreciation. This was announced at plenary on Wednesday. The motion was moved by Hon. Jafaru Gambo Leko …
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OPERATIVES of the Nigerian Navy, attached to the NNS BEECROFT have arrested 14 stowaways on board a motor tanker identified as UOG CONSTANTINE at Lagos Roadstead. Commander NNS BEECROFT and Maritime Component Commander of Operation AWATSE, Commodore Kolawole Olumide Oguntuga, who made the disclosure in a statement, said the stowaways …
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STARTING next year, the Abia State Government has warned that it will make every effort to enforce the state’s prohibition on street trade, particularly in Aba, the state’s commercial hub. While briefing reporters on the results of this week’s State Executive Council meeting, which was chaired by Governor Alex Otti, …
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