Month: June 2023
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Poly Student Hacked To Death Oyo
A student of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, simply identified as Dasola was on Wednesday allegedly hacked to death. Dasola’s lifeless body was found in her room around Ile Idibo area, Eruwa with matchet cuts and eyes detached from the head. The deceased, an ND2 student was among those writing the ongoing first semester examination in…
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IMF Backs CBN’s Exchange Rate Unification Policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday gave its backing to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) exchange rate unification policy. The policy, which collapsed all exchange rates into the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window, allows market forces to determine exchange rate. The IMF said it stands by and supports the implementation of the policy.…
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NAFDAC Concludes Investigation on Consumption of Indomie
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured consumers of Indomie and other noodle brands in Nigeria of the safety of the staple food amongst children and some adults. It stated that investigations by the agency have revealed that Indomie Noodles implicated in the recalls in Malaysia and Taiwan are…
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Kwara Boat Mishap: Survivors Narrate Ordeal
Survivors of the Monday’s fatal boat mishap in Egbu village of Patigi local government area of Kwara State, have narrated how the incident happened in the midnight. This is just as a father of a victim agonised over the death of his 15-year-old son in the incident. 106 passengers lost their lives to the boad…
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Why Tinubu Changed Ribadu’s Portfolio From NSA To Special Adviser On Security
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the appointment of the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, as his Special Adviser on Security. THE WHISTLER had exclusively reported that President Tinubu had penciled Ribadu down for appointment as National Security Adviser out of three names considered for the position. But…
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FG, States Propose Cost of Living, Petrol Allowances For Nigerian Workers
The Nation Newspaper Fed Govt, states propose palliatives to cushion effects of petrol subsidy withdrawal’ The National Economic Council (NEC) yesterday considered two forms of palliatives for workers and vulnerable persons to cushion the effects of petrol subsidy removal. The proposals are “living cost allowance” of over N702 billion and “petroleum allowance” ranging from N23.5…
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100-level OAU Student Commits Suicide, Management Reacts
A 100-level student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state, Salako Treasure was reported to have killed herself by consuming a substance suspected of sniper. The deceased said to be of the Department of Entrepreneur, was found dead inside an uncompleted building around the Lagere area of the town on Wednesday evening with a bottle…
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President Tinubu Approves Appointment of 8 Special Advisers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight Special Advisers. The announcement was contained in a statement released on Thursday by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director Information, State House. According to the statement, the new presidential advisers are: Mr. Dele AlakeSpecial Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy Mr. Yau DarazoSpecial Adviser, Political and Intergovernmental Affairs…
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Abdulkarim Chukkol Takes Over as Acting EFCC’s Chairman
Following the suspension of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Director of Operations at the agency, Abdulkarim Chukkol, is expected to take over in acting capacity. Daily Trust had reported that President Bola Tinubu ordered the embattled anti-graft czar to stepped aside pending the conclusion of an investigation against…
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Suspended EFCC’s Chairman Recent Ordeal
Daily Trust President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last night approved the indefinite suspension of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, to allow for “proper investigation into his conduct while in office.” Immediately after the suspension, the Department of State Services (DSS) invited Bawa for interrogation. It was learnt that he…