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Sowore Sues DSS, Meta, and X Corp Over Attempt to Delete Anti-Tinubu Post Corp

Sowore Sues DSS, Meta, and X Corp Over Attempt to Delete Anti-Tinubu Post Corp Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has filed fresh lawsuits at the Federal High Court, Abuja, against the Department of State Services (DSS), Meta (owners of Facebook), and X Corp. (formerly Twitter) over alleged
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$4.5bn Fraud: Court Grants Emefiele’s Request for Forensic Expert

  $4.5bn Fraud: Court Grants Emefiele’s Request for Forensic Expert The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has granted former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele permission to engage independent forensic experts to examine WhatsApp conversations and a mobile device marked “iPhone 2” tendered as evidence in
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NELFUND Seeks National Assembly Support for 25% Allocation to Transform Education

NELFUND Seeks National Assembly Support for 25% Allocation to Transform Education The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called for stronger collaboration with the National Assembly to ensure the full realization and effective deployment of its 25 percent allocation from the newly introduced Development Levy. This allocation represents a landmark
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Judge Refers Nnamdi Kanu’s Medical Transfer Motion To Chief Judge for Reassignment

Judge Refers Nnamdi Kanu’s Medical Transfer Motion To Chief Judge for Reassignment The Federal High Court in Abuja has referred a motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to the Chief Judge (CJ) of the court for reassignment. The motion seeks a
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Adeleke Directs Action on Osun Jailed Monarch

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has ordered swift action over the conviction of the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, in the United States. The governor directed the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Dosu Babatunde, to act on the crisis surrounding the succession of the throne.The directive
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Customs NIN Verification: Everything You Need to Know

The Customs NIN verification process is one of the most important steps for Nigerians seeking to engage with theNigeria Customs Service (NCS). Whether you are applying forCustoms recruitment 2025, carrying out import/export activities, or simply validating your identity for clearance,linking your National Identification Number (NIN) with the Customs portal is
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Nigeria Customs Service Recruitment 2025: Email Verification & CBT Details

Nigeria Customs Service Recruitment 2025: Email Verification & CBT Details The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued an important directive to shortlisted candidates in the 2025 recruitment exercise. All applicants must verify their registered email addresses to avoid missing crucial updates, including the upcoming Computer-Based Test (CBT). Email Verification for
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Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) launches Nigeria payments system vision 2028

Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) launches Nigeria payments system vision 2028‎‎The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled a new strategic framework, the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028, to build a more inclusive, innovative, and secure digital financial ecosystem in the country.‎According to a press statement from the apex bank on
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Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees for Africans in Historic Policy Shift

Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees for Africans in Historic Policy Shift The West African nation of Burkina Faso has officially announced the removal of visa fees for all African citizens, marking a bold step toward Pan-African solidarity and regional integration. Visa Fees Abolished for African Nationals In a landmark announcement,
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Nigeria Customs Service Invites 286,697 Candidates for 2025 Online Recruitment Test

Nigeria Customs Service Invites 286,697 Candidates for 2025 Online Recruitment Test  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially announced that 286,697 applicantshave been shortlisted to participate in its online Computer-Based Test (CBT).This comes as part of the 2025 nationwide recruitment exercise aimed at filling3,927 vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, andCustoms
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