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General Lassina Doumbia is the Chief of Defence Staff of the Ivory Coast. This post has been translated from French to English by Google. Ahmadou Atafa @AhmadouAtafa “The Armed Forces of Cote d’Ivoire reject these serious allegations made, without any evidence, by the head of the junta in Niger”, declared General Lassina Doumbia, Chief of…
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NCRI Partners with JICA to Boost Rice Seed Production in Nigeria The National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Niger State, has formalised a partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance rice seed production systems across Nigeria. The collaboration, cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), underscores a commitment to strengthening the nation’s…
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Tax reform: We’ll show you our true colours, Bauchi governor threatens Tinubu Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday, said President Bola Tinubu’s tax policies is “anti-northern” Nigerian and threatened that the region would show its “true colours.” According to him, the Tax Reforms Bills are aimed at favouring just a section of the country…
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Software Engineer Criticizes Verydarkman (VDM) Over Account Hack Claim and Missing ₦180M An acclaimed Senior Software Engineer has criticized Verydarkman (VDM), a popular social media commentator and activist, over claims that his account was hacked and ₦180 million stolen. According to the engineer, who stated that he has been in the field for over 15…
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Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu, has urged men to ensure a DNA test is conducted on their children. She, however, cautioned against publicising the results of DNA tests unless they indicate that the person is not the biological father of the child. Her comments came in response to the news of a user on X who…
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Nigeria has renewed its bilateral currency swap agreement with China, a move that underscores the deepening financial and economic cooperation between the two nations. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced the renewal of this arrangement on Friday, with the agreement amounting to 3.28 trillion Nigerian naira, equivalent…
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Local government administration in Edo State moved closer to normalcy today as several suspended chairmen resumed office in compliance with a State High Court ruling. Among those returning were the chairmen of Esan South East, Esan North East, and Etsako West local government areas, who received votes of confidence from their respective councillors. The reinstatements…
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As several African nations continue to grapple with economic instability, many have turned to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance, resulting in significant debt obligations. These loans, while intended to stabilize economies, often come with stringent conditions that can hinder long-term development. The latest data, updated on December 23, 2024, reveals the African…
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Nigerian singer Portable has thrown down the gauntlet to activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), challenging him to a wrestling match over the alleged mismanagement of NGO funds. This dramatic development follows VDM’s claim that hackers stole ₦180 million from his NGO’s website, leaving just ₦20 million intact. Portable, known for his…
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Lawyer to the embattled singer, Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke, has expressed his frustration in trying to get his client released from police custody. The lawyer spoke following Darlington’s continued detention by the police despite being granted bail by the court on December 23, 2024. DAILY POST reports that the singer was rearrested on November 27,…