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SERAP sues Buhari over ban on old N500, N1,000 notes
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over “the unlawful directive banning the use of old N500 and N1,000 banknotes, contrary to the interim injunction granted by the Supreme Court that the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes remain legal tender.” Joined in the
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Elections: How Gani Fawehinmi was ‘rejected’ in 2003 – Sowore
A week to the February 25 presidential election, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has said that Nigeria is confronted with a similar political situation of 2003. The AAC standard bearer said in 2003, the country had “a chance to bail itself out of corruption, starvation and oppression” with the choice
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Malpractice: BUK expels 27 students
Bayero University, Kano, has expelled 27 students and rusticated eight others for their alleged involvement in examinations misconduct. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records, Hajia Amina Abdullahi, and issued to newsmen on Sunday. “The Senate at its 400th meeting held on Thursday, January 26, 2023,
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Eating vegetables prevents diabetes, hypertension, ulcer – Biochemist
Professor Rotimi Arise of the Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, has advised Nigerians to consume more indigenous fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts in their daily diet to build more antibodies to prevent and protect them against diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and ulcer. Arise said in his inaugural lecture that the consumption of indigenous
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How to build progressive, resilient societies – Ezekwesili
The founder, School of Politics, Policy and Governance, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, says focus on policies that encourage gender equality and inclusion help in building progressive and resilient societies. Ezekwesili, also a former Vice-President of the World Bank, Africa Region, said this in a keynote address at the 2023 edition of the International Women’s Day Award Gala,
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New naira: FCT lawyers face frustration filing proceedings
Lawyers and litigants in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have expressed frustration over their inability to file court proceedings as a result of the scarcity of new naira notes. The News Agency of Nigeria interviewed some lawyers on Sunday and gathered that the lawyers in Abuja were worried as the situation is affecting their legal
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Remain in PDP, stop political prostitution, A’Ibom chieftain tells constituents
A governorship aspirant in the May 25 primary election in Akwa Ibom State, Mr James Iniama, has urged his constituents in Itu Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State, to remain steadfast with the Peoples Democratic Party and stop what he called “political prostitution,” saying PDP remains the best alternative. Iniama said this on Saturday, during the
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Comport yourself on duty, CNS urges naval officers
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, has directed his men to abstain from human rights violations while going about their duties. This is as he warned them against taking laws into their hands in any given circumstance, adding that such an act could bring disrepute to the service. Speaking during the 2023
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How Nigeria’s high fertility rate promotes insecurity – Experts
Nigeria’s high fertility rate is associated with increased insecurity, banditry, underemployment, and maternal and infant mortality in the country, experts have said. Nigeria’s fertility rate, which is said to be 5.3 births per woman, is one of the highest in the world. The fertility rate is the number of children born alive to women during
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Only worthy students will bag degrees, says UNIUYO VC
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo has charged over 9,339 matriculating students of the university to be security conscious in order to not fall victim of any crisis that could ruin their academic career in the institution. The VC gave the charge while addressing the 29th Matriculation
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