CAC Issues Fresh Guidelines For Banks Recapitalization, Merger

CAC Issues Fresh Guidelines For Banks Recapitalization, Merger

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has released updated regulations to aid Deposit Money Banks in the current recapitalisation process. According to a statement released by the commission’s management and shared on its official Facebook page on Friday, the new directive is in line with its authority as outlined in Section 8 (1) (e) of the […]

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Adegboruwa Writes IGP, Notifies Him Of Planned Protest, Requests Police Coverage

Adegboruwa Slams Buhari Over New Directive On Old Naira Notes

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, on Friday, wrote to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to notify him of planned public meetings, rallies, and processions being organised by a non-governmental body, the Take It Back Movement, all its members, and some other patriotic Nigerians and groups. The human rights activist in a […]

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Mass Trial: Court Convicts 125 Boko Haram Members, Financial Backers 

The Federal Ministry of Justice has announced the conviction of 125 Boko Haram members and their financial supporters following a mass trial over two days in Kainji, Niger State. The announcement was made by Kamardeen Ogundele, the spokesperson for the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, in a statement released on Friday, July […]

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NFVCB Reacts To Trending Hijab Movie

NFVCB Reacts To Trending Hijab Movie

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has reacted to a movie’s poster trending on social media that received criticism from Muslims. In a statement on Thursday, NFVCB said the movie trending on X has not been released to Nigeria’s market. On the poster, are three women, wearing hijabs, holding guns beside their captives. […]

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Imo LG Election: PDP Fixes Date For Ward Congress

8 Aspirants Battle For 2024 Ondo PDP Governorship Ticket (Full List)

The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scheduled its ward congress in the state for September 27. Naija News understands that the congress will follow a few days after the Local Government Election in the state scheduled for September 21, The party has since inaugurated the Congress Planning Committee to be […]

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Intelligence Reveals Foreign Mercenaries Behind Upcoming Protest – IGP Egbetokun

IGP Egbetokun 'Rejects' State Police, Gives Fresh Recommendation

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has claimed that foreign mercenaries are behind the organisation of the planned August 1st to 10th nationwide protest. Naija News reports that the police boss made the revelation on Friday when addressing newsmen in Abuja. While attributing the claim to intelligence at the disposal of the Force, […]

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We Have Agreed To Do It Out Of Patriotism – Agbese Speaks On Lawmakers 50% Salary Cut

We Want Flexible Constitution - Rep Agbese

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said that the lawmakers will leave no stone unturned while addressing the economic hardship in the country. Agbese said the legislators would reduce the current hardship and hunger in the country. He stated this while speaking with newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Agbese statement […]

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‘I’m Not Bothered’ – Nancy Isime Speaks Amid Backlash Over Use Of Hijab In New Movie

Nancy Isime

Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime, has shared a cryptic social media post amid the calls for the ban of her yet-to-be-released film for wearing hijab. Naija News reports many Muslim faithful got provoked after the thespian shared a poster of the movie titled ‘Blood Brothers’, and was captured wearing a hijab while holding a gun. Expressing […]

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‘I Have Never Been In Love With Anyone Before’ – Falz Opens Up

Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, better known as Falz, has disclosed that he has never professed love to anybody or been in a committed relationship. Naija News reports that Falz, in an interview on the ‘Menisms’ Podcast, said he has never made any commitment in a relationship but has always been upfront about his feelings and […]

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Cross River Govt Uncovers 2,000 Ghost Pensioners

The Cross River State government has identified 2,000 ghost pensioners on its payroll, as announced in a recent statement from the Government House. Naija News learnt that these fraudulent entries have been linked to delays in settling unpaid gratuities from 2014 to 2024. Governor Bassey Otu had previously established a committee tasked with reviewing the […]

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Don’t Be A Dictator, Allow Citizens To Protest – Dele Momodu To Tinubu

Don't Be A Dictator, Allow Citizens To Protest - Momodu To Tinubu

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has advised President Bola Tinubu against taking the reputation of a dictator by fighting citizens’ right to protest. Dele Momodu‘s advice followed statements from Nigeria’s security agencies, including Department of Security Services (DSS), Nigeria Police, Nigeria Army and Defence Headquarters against citizens’ planned hunger protest. Momodu […]

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CSO Accuses DSS Of Freezing Bank Account Over Planned Nationwide Protest

JUST IN: Confusion As DSS Operatives Manhandled National Assembly Two Senior Staff

The Take-It-Back Movement, a civil society organization, has claimed that its bank account with a major bank has been frozen on the orders of the Department of State Services (DSS). According to the group, this action is a direct response to their involvement in the upcoming nationwide protest. In a statement posted on their X […]

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CBN Sells $148 Million To 29 Authorised Dealers

'No Country Can Prospers By Restricting The Flow Of Money' - Nigerians React As FG Plans To Delist Naira From 'P2P' Platforms

In a move to stabilize the foreign exchange market and counteract the recent depreciation of the naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disbursed $148 million to 29 authorized dealers. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the apex bank’s website on Friday. The statement highlighted that the sales were conducted on Monday, […]

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I Have Suffered In This Economy – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

I Have Suffered In This Economy - Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has cried out that he has suffered much loss in his business due to the current economic policies of President Bola Tinubu. Senator Orji Uzor, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, said he has also suffered humiliation from apparatus of government. He said he has not been immuned from […]

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House Committee Issues Four-Day Ultimatum To EFCC Boss Over Budget Concerns

The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has issued a deadline for the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it by July 30. Naija News learnt that the summons pertains to issues regarding budget allocations. The committee has requested that Olukoyede and his management team present […]

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Nationwide Protest: It Will Start From Abuja – Sowore Dares Wike

'It Is Slave Wage' - Sowore Rejects ₦70,000 New Minimum Wage Approved By Tinubu

A former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has dared the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike over the planned nationwide strike. Recall that Wike had stated that the protest would not hold in Abuja. He said that August 1 had been set aside for the chairmen of […]

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Breaking: IED Explodes At Popular Livestock Market In Yobe

BREAKING: Nigeria's Unemployment Rate Drops To 4.1 Percent

A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated at the bustling Buni Yadi market in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State on Friday, causing panic among traders and shoppers. The explosion, which occurred at approximately 12:30 pm, injured a young girl who was at the scene. A resident of Buni, Ali Hassan, confirmed the incident […]

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Planned Protests: What Islamic Clerics Said After Meeting Tinubu

A group of Islamic clerics has called on young Nigerians to cancel the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August. The clerics made this plea following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Thursday. The protest, sparked by widespread economic hardship and escalating cost of living, has gained traction on social media and is set to […]

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