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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied raising N6.5 trillion to sway electorate to vote for its presidential candidate in the 2023 election.
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Fresh voter registrations near 10.5m, says INEC
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Buhari swears in Ariwoola as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
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NBA seeks probe of ex-CJN. Tanko Muhammad.
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Herders kill man for allegedly killing cow in Lagos
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Police Sergeant in detention for killing truck driver over N3000 bribe
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Kanu appears in court today, calls for calm
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Organ donor saga: Ekweremadu, wife sue NIMC, NIS, others
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Ogun workers declare indefinite strike over unremitted deductions
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Insecurity: Amotekun, others should transform to state police – Afenifere
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Guber poll: Douye, Wike, 124 others lead PDP campaign in Osun
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BREAKING: Buhari swears in Ariwoola as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
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Self-defence: Ban on firearms still in force – Police Commissioner warns Matawalle
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Gunmen kill Edo, Kaduna Catholic priests, two others
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Kidnappers demand N200m to free priest, reverend sister – Kukah
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Two kidnapped Catholic priests regain freedom in Sokoto
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2023: Reject APC, PDP, they’ve failed – Kwankwaso tells Nigerians
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2023: Yoruba Council alleges Northern plot to scheme Tinubu out of presidential race
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APC woos Kwankwaso to return
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Northern governors stall selection of Tinubu’s running mate
Headlines
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APC denies N6.5tr war chest to buy votes, bribe INEC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied raising N6.5 trillion to sway electorate to vote for its presidential candidate in the 2023 election.
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Fresh voter registrations near 10.5m, says INEC
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Buhari swears in Ariwoola as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
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Herders kill man for allegedly killing cow in Lagos
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BREAKING: Buhari swears in Ariwoola as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
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Self-defence: Ban on firearms still in force – Police Commissioner warns Matawalle
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Gunmen kill Edo, Kaduna Catholic priests, two others
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2023: Reject APC, PDP, they’ve failed – Kwankwaso tells Nigerians
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2023: Yoruba Council alleges Northern plot to scheme Tinubu out of presidential race
Governance
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State police is not self defence – Akeredolu advises
Chairman, Southern Nigeria Governors Forum and Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, reiterated the need for the establishment of state police saying it was the panacea to the spate of insecurity ravaging the country.
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Ekweremadu: Nigeria Immigration Service counters UK Police on real age of organ donor
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FG, states, LGs share N680.783bn
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Reps probe remittances, withdrawals from Ecological Fund
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Buhari orders rescue of remaining kidnapped railway passengers
Business
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Savannah Energy commences First Gas Sales to Central Horizon Gas Company
Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter in Africa, is ...
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Sahara Power promotes environmental sustainability with gree’n’lectric
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Naira appreciates against dollar, exchanges at 420.12
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Collaboration is success path to 5G deployment in Nigeria, says Danbatta
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IPMAN warns members against fuel sales above N165/litre
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Fed Govt begins taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages
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FG outlaws use of PCB oils by DisCos
The Citizen Analysis
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Clamp down on portfolio investment firms: Failure of regulation?
Financial markets thrive on public confidence and that is why regulatory actions need to be weighed and counter checked and consequences of actions clearly understood and communicated before decisions that affect operators are taken and enforced.
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Coronavirus: Stock market loses N3.7tr in Q1
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MTN Nigeria squeezes cost to build profit – TheCitizen
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Zenith Bank records persistent revenue weakness, slow profits – TheCitizen
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2020 economy emits bad signals for banks – TheCitizen
Financial Crimes
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Bank PHB: Appeal court affirms Atuche’s conviction, reduces jail term
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, on Thursday, affirmed the conviction of a former Managing Director of defunct Bank PHB Plc, Francis Atuche, of N25.7bn fraud, but reduced his sentence of 12 years to six years.
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Court orders interim forfeiture of Dasuki’s property
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Alleged money laundering: Court revokes Mompha’s bail, issues bench warrant for arrest
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Alleged fraud: Court orders substituted service on Amaechi, Tonye Cole, others
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Oyo police foil planned bank robbery, nab banker, female suspect
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Imo govt blocks loopholes to pension fraud
From the Grassroots
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Udi, Awgu communities thank Gov. Ugwuanyi for peace, development, ESUT VC, others
Engulfed with joy, the people of Imeama-Umuabi Autonomous Community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Sunday, paid a Thank-you visit to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for restoring peace in their community after two
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Rivers Neighbourhood corps members allege 15 months’ unpaid salaries
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Rivers LG council seals marriage registry
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Bayelsa women demand inclusion in oil spill compensation benefits
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Anambra market group commends Soludo over dissolution of excos
Global News
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Police find 40 dead inside tractor-trailer in U.S
Authorities found 46 migrants dead inside a tractor-trailer on Monday in San Antonio, Texas, the city's fire department said, in what appears to be one of the most deadly recent incidents of human smuggling along the U.S.-Mexico
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EU-ACT advocates robust framework for CSOs, govt operations
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Commonwealth admits Gabon, Togo as new members
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U.S Congress passes first gun control bill in decades
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US Supreme Court ends right to abortion
Human Interest
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Woman overpowers armed robber in Abia State
Residents of Umunkama community, a suburb of Ohanku/Ngwa Road area of Aba town, in Abia State, were overjoyed as a woman braved the odds to grip and hold a suspected armed robber that had accosted and held her at gunpoint
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Why students with sickle cell have crisis during exams – Haematologist
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Dora Akunyili: Pastors milked my mother, promised to heal her from cancer – Son
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Deborah Yakubu: NBA may take over killers’ prosecution, says President
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Why women should not wear underwear for more than 24 hours — Expert
Appointments
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Sen. Kalu steps down as The Sun Publisher, Neya Kalu takes over
Chief Whip of the Senate and founder of The Sun Publishing Limited, publishers of Daily Sun, Saturday Sun, Sunday Sun and Sporting Sun, has formally stepped down as Publisher of the newspaper company.
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NCC appoints Reuben Muoka as Director of Public Affairs
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Philip Aduda emerges Senate Minority Leader
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Afreximbank appoints Kanayo Awani as Vice President
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Nwabuoku replaces Idris as Accountant-General
Opinion
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This is not how Ganduje will find redemption
By Abimbola Adelakun The chances are that each time you hear the name of Abdullahi ...
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Rebellion at the apex court
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As destiny beckons on Okowa
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Asaba Accord, PDP and fallacy of betrayal
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Okowa: A masterclass in leadership
Society
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Family, friends lay late singer, Osinachi, to rest in hometown
The remains of late Ekwueme singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu have been laid to rest in her hometown, Isochi Umunneochi in Abia State.
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Rivers 2023: Why I accepted to run as Deputy Governor — Tonto Dikeh
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Alleged rape: Police confirm arrest of Nollywood actor in Akwa Ibom
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Ogun State Police order singer Portable to station
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Davido begins North America tour with New York concert
Sport
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Petr Cech joins list of Chelsea departures
Petr Cech became the latest member of Chelsea’s senior management team to leave the club on Monday following a change in ownership.
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Bale confirms MLS move to Los Angeles FC
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FIFA increases squads to 26 players for World Cup
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Nigeria reverses ban on international basketball
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Bayern Munich confirm Mane signing from Liverpool