THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has approved the request by the 2025 Hajj intending pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This followed the intervention of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who appealed to President Bola Tinubu on behalf of the pilgrims …
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THE Police Command in Anambra has rescued a kidnap victim abducted on Tuesday, at Umuege village, Amawbia in Awka area of the state. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed this in a statement, on Wednesday in Awka. Ikenga said that the rescue was …
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Kenchukwu, daughter of popular Nigerian businessman Obi Jackson, became the center of attention over the weekend with her glamorous traditional wedding ceremony in Anambra State. The event, which quickly gained traction online, featured a breathtaking moment that left many talking. A trending video from the celebration shows Kenchukwu making a stunning …
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THE Nigerian stock market extended its positive trend, appreciating by N342 billion amid increased buying interest. Market capitalisation rose by N342 billion or 0.52 per cent to close at N66.159 trillion, compared with N65.817 trillion on Tuesday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) also climbed by 544.06 points or 0.52 per …
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THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that gender-inclusive politics, which ensures the equitable representation of women in the nation’s political system is crucial to the strengthening of democracy. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at a conference for women political leaders, with the …
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THE European Union has handed tech giants Apple and Meta significant fines of €500 million and €200 million respectively, for breaching the bloc’s new rules regulating digital markets. The ruling penalised Apple for putting unfair restrictions on app developers who use its App Store. Facebook and Instagram-owner Meta was fined …
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NEW figures released by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) have disclosed that over two million Nigerians are living with HIV, with the highest burden found in Rivers, Benue, and Akwa Ibom states. This is despite decades of reported progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The country’s …
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THE world’s richest person, Elon Musk, has announced he will significantly scale back his role in United States President Donald Trump’s administration in May to focus on Tesla. Musk announced this on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as the electric vehicle maker reported a 71 per cent drop in first-quarter profits. …
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BENUE State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has appointed singer Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. The appointment was disclosed in a video that trended on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. 2Baba hails from Benue State. Alia commended …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has asked leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to work assiduously in tackling poverty and high unemployment among youth. He also charged them to invest in education, innovation, and skill acquisition while promoting peace and inclusion. The President stated these on Tuesday in …
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