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CBN: Naira abusers for prosecution

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by Nduka Chiejina The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the police are set to arrest and prosecute abusers of the naira. In a statement, the apex bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications,Osita Nwanisobi, said: “There have also been cases where people […]

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Afghanistan crisis: Nigeria’s peace, security must be preserved, says Nwabufo-led group

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by Vivian Chime Journalists for United Nigeria (JUN) has called for the preservation of the country’s peace “at all costs” amid the Taliban’s takeover of power in Afghanistan. In a statement on Tuesday, Fredrick Nwabufo, convener of JUN, said the […]

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Ozekhome takes up murdered SuperTV boss case

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•13 more suspects nabbed •Lalong talks tough by Precious Igbonwelundu Constitutional lawyer Chief Mike Ozekhome has confirmed being briefed by the family of murdered SuperTV boss Michael Ataga to ensure they got justice. He confirmed his legal representation of the family […]

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Effective Judicial System Will Assist Nigeria Economy – Rimi

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By Our Correspondent The Nigerian Ambassador to Egypt, Nura Abba Rimi has called for total reforms in the judicial system in Nigeria, which he said will provide the much-needed reassurance to investors that are ready and willing to come to […]

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Ex-judge remanded on land fraud charges

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by Onimisi Alao A court in Adamawa State has remanded a former judge for allegedly selling other people’s lands without authority to do so. Bashir Mohammed, an ex-Area Court judge, who retired about three years ago after last serving in Gombi, […]

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State attorneys-general sue Malami over ‘failure to remit N1.8trn recovered funds to federation account’

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by Bolanle Olabimtan Attorneys-general of the 36 states have sued Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over the alleged failure of government to remit recovered funds into the federation account. Amongst the reliefs being sought in the suit marked […]

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Defection: Court Orders Substituted Service of Suit Seeking Removal of Edo Lawmakers

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By Alex Enumah •Adjourns suit till September 27 Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal High Court, Benin City, Edo State, has ordered the service of a suit seeking the removal of eight lawmakers in the Edo State House of Assembly […]

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VAT Collection: FIRS Appeals Federal Court’s Historic Judgement

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editor Ndubuisi Francis and James Emejo in Abuja The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has appealed against a judgement by a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on the issue of who has the constitutional mandate […]

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Give Fair Hearing To Nnamdi Kanu, Igboho, CAN Tells FG

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By Gloria Anaeze ONITSHA – Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to implore dialogue in the current cases of agitation in the country. Anambra state chapter of CAN called on the Federal Government to give a fair hearing […]

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CAN Ask FG To Dialogue With Kanu, Igboho On Secession, Decries Loss Of Lives

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By Gloria Anaeze The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed dismay over the incessant killings of many innocent Nigerians, occasioned by the attacks of Fulani herdsmen and unknown gunmen in various parts of the country. This was contained in a […]