Naira swap: The NMDPRA has sanctioned filling stations that do not accept bank transfers or POS

10 Feb 2023

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced on Thursday that it would sanction fuel stations that did not accept bank transfers or POS machines at their outlets. Kimchi Apollo, NMDPRA’s General Manager, Corporate Communications and Stakeholders Management, stated this in an Abuja statement. According to Apollo, the retail outlets’ actions were motivated […]

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MARSEILLE ELIMINATES PSG FROM COUPE DE FRANCE

10 Feb 2023

Ruslan Malinovskyi scored an excellent second-half winner as Marseille downed rival Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at Stade Velodrome on Thursday to reach the French Cup quarterfinals. Alexis Sanchez gave Marseille the lead just after the half-hour mark from the penalty spot before Sergio Ramos equalised on the stroke of half-time. But Ukraine international Malinovskyi blasted the […]

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REAL MADRID BEATS AL AHLY TO QUALIFY FOR THE CWC FINAL AGAINST AL HILAL

10 Feb 2023

Real Madrid are through to the Club World Cup final after overcoming Egyptian side Al Ahly 4-1 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas were all on the scoresheet despite a spirited performance from Al Ahly, who also found the back of the net after […]

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WE GIVE OUT NEW NOTES TO BANKS ON A DAILY BASIS- CBN

10 Feb 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the apex bank allocates new naira notes to banks on a daily basis, however, the scarcity of the redesigned naira is due to the fact that some Nigerians are hoarding the currency. This statement was made by the CBN Director, Consumer Protection, Mrs Rashidat Mongunu, on […]

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COURT ARRAIGNED WOMAN FOR SELLING PVCs FOR N1000

10 Feb 2023

The police in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, said they have arrested and arraigned a woman seen in a viral video asking for money to distribute Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to registered voters in the state. The police spokesperson in the state, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. A woman, later identified as […]

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DEATH TOLL RISES TO 16000 IN TURKEY-SYRIA EARTHQUAKE

10 Feb 2023

The death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has passed 16,000. At least 12,873 people have died in Turkey, according to officials, while at least 3,162 have been killed in Syria. Hopes of finding survivors are quickly fading and residents of southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria are criticising what they call slow search and rescue efforts. […]

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1 DEAD, 20 INJURED IN LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY CRASH

10 Feb 2023

One person has been reportedly dead, one sustained injury while 20 people escaped unhurt in a multiple crash that occurred around Kara bridge on Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The crash according to Ogun State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Ahmed Umar involved Seven vehicles with registration numbers RSH492XE a Toyota sienna, MUS479HE A TOYOTA […]

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Nationwide crisis: Buhari to convene emergency Council of State meeting Friday

09 Feb 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari will convene an emergency meeting of the Council of State on Friday to discuss the nation’s crises, including the naira, petrol scarcity, and insecurity ahead of the February 25 presidential election. The meeting will be extended at 10 a.m. on Friday by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Independence National Electoral […]

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Patience Ozokwo organizes a candlelight vigil for Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, with Nkem Owoh and others in attendance [VIDEO]

09 Feb 2023

On Tuesday, Nollywood stakeholders held a candlelight vigil in memory of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, the founder of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Many actors, actresses, and film producers attended the event in Enugu, which was organized by veteran actress Patience Ozokwo. The candle procession began in Enugu’s Okpara Square and ended at the Golden Valley […]

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