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CBN reaffirms N100 banknote as legal tender, warns against rejection
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed that both the standard ₦100 banknote and the commemorative ₦100 note remain legal tender, warning that rejecting either note is a violation of the law and undermines confidence in the nation’s currency. The clarification is contained in a statement signed by Hakama Sidi-Ali (Mrs.), Acting Director of…
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu promotes Nigeria’s tourism potentials to Qatari Govt
First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said there is a need for Nigerians, particularly the youth, to take advantage of the beauty and diversity that defines the country and explore the nation’s rich tourism potential. She stated this when she received the Ambassador, State of Qatar to Nigeria, Yousef Bin Hassan Al-Hail at…
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Lagos Police Foil 7/7 Cult Violence, Arrest 135 Suspects, Seize 26 Firearms
Lagos State Police Command has arrested 135 suspected cultists and recovered 26 firearms during coordinated raids across criminal hideouts in different parts of the state as part of efforts to prevent violence linked to the annual July 7 cult activities. The operation, which was carried out on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP…
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COAS, South East governors flag off strategic 120-bed medical center
In a major step toward strengthening operational capacity and regional presence, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, alongside the Governors of Ebonyi, Imo, Abia and Enugu States, has laid the foundation for a strategic 120-bed Army Medical Centre at Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Wednesday,…
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Why we detained Zainab Sodiq – DSS
Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the detention of Zainab Sodiq over an alleged violation of Nigeria’s regulations governing the acquisition and operation of drones. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, the Service said Sodiq was intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport…
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Borno: Troops Crush ISWAP Attack, Recover Weapons, Arrest Terror Suspects
Nigerian military has recorded fresh operational gains in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign in the North-East, with troops of Operation HADIN KAI repelling an attack by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), rescuing kidnapped victims and dismantling suspected terrorist logistics networks across Borno and Adamawa states. The latest achievements were disclosed by the…
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Trump: Iran Ceasefire ‘Is Over’ as Global Oil Prices Climb
United States President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire between Washington and Iran is effectively over, following a fresh round of military exchanges between American forces and the Islamic Republic. Speaking on Wednesday during a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump launched a scathing attack on Iran’s leadership after the United States carried out overnight…
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PFIPC scandal: ADC rejects Tinubu’s ICPC probe, demands independent judicial panel
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s decision to hand the investigation into the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), insisting that only an independent judicial panel can conduct a credible and impartial inquiry. In a statement on Wednesday, the…
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Peter Obi Urges Fair Treatment for El-Rufai, Warns Against Selective Justice
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has called for fairness, transparency and strict adherence to due process in the administration of justice, following a viral video featuring Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai. In a post shared on his X account on Wednesday, Obi said he was emotionally touched after watching the video while in the…
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COAS passes out 3,000 newly trained recruits
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, passed out over 3,000 newly trained recruits at Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State, charging them to uphold the highest standards of discipline, loyalty and professionalism as they commence active military service. The passing out parade represents a significant reinforcement of…