Text of President Muhammad Buhari’s speech on currency swap

16 Feb 2023

My Dear Compatriots, I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation and to render account on the efforts of our administration to sustain and strengthen our economy, enhance the fight against corruption and sustain our gains in the fight against terrorism and insecurity which has, undoubtedly, been impacted […]

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UK warns citizens in Nigeria to avoid banks and ATMs in 23 states

16 Feb 2023

The United Kingdom has issued its second travel advisory to its citizens in Nigeria in four months. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, FCDO, issued a warning against areas with banks and ATMs in an update on Wednesday. It stated that the redesigning and issuance of new N200, N500, and N1000 notes by the Central […]

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Osun state government dissolves Imole youth corps

16 Feb 2023

The Government of Osun State has dissolved the Osun Youth Empowerment Scheme (O-YES), creating the Imole Youth Corps. In a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye, the State Government said the decision was taken to reposition the Youth empowerment programme inherited from the previous government for effective functionality, sustainability […]

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It is illegal to reject old naira notes in Lagos- Sanwo-olu

16 Feb 2023

The Lagos State Government wishes to put on record the patience and calmness of Lagosians following the controversy generated by the Naira shortage crisis. The State Government has joined the dispute at the Supreme Court, which today adjourned the hearing of the matter till February 22. When the matter first came up on February 8, […]

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Osun Amotekun deploys personnel to combat crime after being elected

15 Feb 2023

As the 2023 general election approaches, the Amotekun Corps Osun State Command has stated that its personnel will be deployed for a patrol to supplement the efforts of the Nigeria Police. The security organization revealed that it has put measures in place to ensure a peaceful election. Brigadier-General Bashir Adewinmbi, Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun […]

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Teachers employed by Oyetola and sacked by Adeleke stage a protest

15 Feb 2023

Some teachers employed by the immediate administration of Adegboyega Oyetola in Osun State staged a peaceful protest on Monday in Osogbo, asking Governor Ademola Adeleke to reconsider his decision to disengage them. It would be recalled that about 1,500 teachers recruited into the service between September and October 2022 by the last administration, but sacked […]

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Oldest man in Oyo Palace dies at the age of 120

14 Feb 2023

On Sunday, the oldest man in the palace of Alaafin of Oyo, in Oyo State, reportedly died. On Monday, it was announced that Morenikeji Lasisi, popularly known as Baba Keji, had died at the age of 120. He had served three Alaafin of Oyo before his death on Sunday, 10 months after the death of […]

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Gov Diri’s father is dead

13 Feb 2023

Pa Abraham Diri, the late father of Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, has died. According to VisioTalks, the octogenarian died on Sunday. Mr Jothan Diri, a family member, signed and sent a statement confirming his death. “With a deep sense of loss, the Diri Family of Kalama-Owei Wari in Sampou Community in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local […]

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Lawan denies report of violence in Yobe North Constituency

13 Feb 2023

Senate President Ahmad Lawan denied on Sunday that the APC zonal campaign rally in Gashua, Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State, was marred by violence. Lawan was responding to media reports of alleged violence on Saturday, 11th February 2023, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Media, Ola Awoniyi on Sunday in Abuja. He […]

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