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Nigeria is losing trillions to corruption, say forensic experts
• Allege rising cases of fraud, cybercrime • ICPC moves to quiz suspended Obono-Obla Forensic experts yesterday alleged growing cases of fraud, cybercrime and corruption in the country despite government’s effort to address these problems. At a press conference in… Read More ›
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Confusion over Buhari’s stance on food imports, CBN’s autonomy
Nation short on rice, sugar, maize, wheat, others, say experts • Policy anti-people, ill-timed, PDP declares • Manufacturers, OPS urge caution, want codes for items • ‘Why presidency might be compromising apex bank’ There is confusion over the state of… Read More ›
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Senate may spend N5.5b on official cars for members
Photo: Senate president Ahmed Lawan The leadership of the National Assembly has begun moves to procure operational vehicles for the lawmakers that make up its dual legislative chambers. It was learned yesterday that meetings in that regard started among presiding… Read More ›
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Rohr begins post-Mikel era with 23 players as Super Eagles tackle Ukraine
Super Eagles’ Manager, Gernot Rohr has started his post-John Obi Mikel era in the nation with 23 players, who are billed to meet Ukraine in an international friendly game on September 10. Mikel, who was part of the Super Eagles… Read More ›
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Liverpool win UEFA Super Cup, defeat Chelsea through penalties
Adrian was the hero yesterday, as Liverpool beat Chelsea via a penalty shoot-out to win the UEFA Super Cup. Following a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time in Istanbul, Adrian stopped Tammy Abraham’s kick to hand the UEFA Champions League… Read More ›
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PDP to Screen Kogi, Bayelsa Guber Aspirants Aug 19
Ahead of the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday announced that the screening of the aspirants that purchased and returned the completed forms would commence August 19. Also the party said the appeal… Read More ›
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FG Gives Lifeline to Condemned Prisoners, Renames NPS
A bill newly assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari has given lifeline to condemned inmates who have exhausted all grounds of appeal from the lower court to apex court and have their condemnations upheld after spending 10 years in confinement…. Read More ›
