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The usual frenzy of last-minute shopping that characterises the Christmas season was noticeably subdued yesterday, as the harsh economic reality faced by many citizens took its toll. Despite the festive atmosphere
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A Minna High Court in Niger State has dismissed a case brought before it by NAF/4112F Flt. Lt. J. O. Bamisaiye over Daily Independent newspaper publications of April 1st, 2022, and January 11th, 2023, and its Niger State correspondent. The court, presided over by Justice Maimuna Abubarkar on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, dismissed the case…
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The Coordinator, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in Kwara, Hajiya Idayat Bello-Olaitan, says the scheme has introduced care for Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) patients as it enrolls 71 in the state. She told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ilorin that 71 women had benefited from the Free Fistula Programmes (FFP), with 31…
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Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame will attend a joint summit this weekend to discuss the crisis in the eastern DR Congo, Kenya's presidency said Monday.
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Justice Alexander Owoeye of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday granted an interim forfeiture order for digital assets valued at $222,729.86 over fraudulent activities allegedly linked to Chinese and Filipino nationals. The court granted the interim forfeiture order following a motion ex-parte brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). While…
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The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced a statewide tour of Hajj Induction Courses at various centres in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Board, Sulaiman Dederi on Monday in Kano. The Director -General of the Board, Alhaji Lamin Danbappa, said the move would ensure…
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Elon Musk's aides have taken control of the US Treasury Department's payments system -- which manages trillions of dollars of transactions each year -- sparking alarm among critics.
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An OPEC+ panel on Monday reaffirmed the oil cartel's plan to gradually hike output starting from April, after US President Donald Trump called for lower prices.
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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has urged the people of Amagu village, Nkalaha, Ishielu Local Government Area of the state to remain calm after a suspected gunmen’s attack on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the attack led to the death of 10 persons and destruction of houses and other property worth…
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Popular R&B star, Chris Brown, has won his second Grammy Awards after 13 years. At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, Chris Brown secured his second Grammy win, taking home the award for Best R&B Album with his 11th studio release, "11:11 (Deluxe)". This achievement marks his second win in this…