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The recent collapse of $Jota Coin has cast doubt on the legitimacy of cryptocurrency projects in Nigeria, with experts warning of an increase in scams and false promises of quick riches. The $Jota Coin, launched by popular skitmaker Chukwuebuka Amuzie, also known as Brain Jotter, reportedly failed. Experts stated that there are indications of the…
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The Niger State Police Command reported that on November 9, 2024, following credible technical intelligence, police operatives attached to the Command's Tactical Support Team tracked and arrested one Aliyu Mohammed, 27, from Bida Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, around the Tunga area of Minna. He was found in possession of a Toyota Highlander…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that the alleged naira abuse that happened at a wedding ceremony in Kano State on Friday, October 24, 2024, was not that of the daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who made the clarification on Monday in Abuja, noted that the abuse was…
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President Bola Tinubu has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and stakeholders in Oyo State to unite and work together to reclaim the state from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2027. The president made the appeal on Monday during the maiden edition of the annual Lam Adesina lecture series in Ibadan. The…
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Nine members of an armed rebel movement seeking the release of Niger's ousted president surrendered Monday, officials in the north of the military-ruled country said. The rebel Patriotic Liberation Front (FPL) was set up in August 2023, a month after Niger's democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown in a military coup. Since then, Bazoum…
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Nigeria's afrobeats stars are assured of a comeback at next year's Grammy Awards, after winning a clean sweep of nominations for "Best African Musical Performance". February's ceremony will mark only the second time the category has been awarded, and this year's debut saw Nigerian talent pushed aside by South Africa's Tyla. But all five tracks…
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Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Monday described the late Justice Emmanuel Ayoola as a towering figure in judicial excellence. She described Ayoola as “a man whose eloquence, moral fortitude, and incisive judgments echoed far beyond Nigeria’s borders, leaving indelible marks on Africa." The CJN spoke during a special valedictory court session…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked a bridegroom, Ibrahim Mohammad, who hails from Niger Republic, to produce his guests who allegedly abused the naira note at his wedding reception in Kano. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development on Monday in Abuja, stating that the commission has invited the Nigerien groom, Mohammad,…
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