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Naira fell marginally against the U.S. dollar on the Investors & Exporters (I&E) window of the foreign exchange market on Monday, the first business day after the Central Bank of Nigeria announced a new incentive for diaspora remittances. The CBN directed all Deposit Money Banks and International Money Transfer Operators to henceforth pay recipients of diaspora remittances N5 for every $1 received …

Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, has clarified that religious bias existed in the Nigerian Army between 2010 and 2015. He explained that his earlier comments were misunderstood, blaming media reports for the misunderstanding. Gumi noted that he had a good understanding of the Nigerian Army, adding that many things have not changed since he left the military. In a …

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the law permits him to remain in office till either 2023 or 2024. He said this in his court documents filed to counter a suit challenging the three-month extension granted him by President Muhammadu Buhari in February. PREMIUM TIMES on Monday obtained the counter-affidavit and the notice …

The United Kingdom is set to return £4.2m (N2.2bn) seized from convicted former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, and his associates. The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, said this while delivering his speech on Tuesday at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and the government of the UK regarding the return and management of …

In observance of the International Women’s Day, the Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA), has saluted women’s courage, leadership roles and professionalism around the globe. A statement signed by the Association’s President, Dr. Osahon Enabulele said: As the world marks the International Women’s Day today, 8th march, 2021, the leadership of the Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA), rejoices and felicitates with women all …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said the new Polling Units will soon be made public to allow eligible registrants to choose where they wish to register and vote on Election Day. It also said that those who wish to replace their lost or damaged Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVC) or transfer their registration from one location to another will …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Senior police polofficer, ASP Clement Amoko, reportedly abducted in Benin City on Sunday has regained his freedom. Amoko, serving in the State Criminal Investigation Bureau, police command headquarters, Benin City was released yesterday night after several hours in the custody of his abductors. Inside source said ransom was paid before he was freed. The source did not disclose the …

Edo State Government on Monday commenced a two-day training for 200 frontline health workers ahead of the rollout of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in the state. Executive Secretary of the state’s Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Julie Erhabor, said the government is committed to containing the pandemic and ensuring the safety of citizens. Erhabor noted, “The Edo State Government is very …

*This group is trying to identify them Lewis to young leaders: ‘You cannot give in’ (2018) 03:44 (CNN) Debra Barnes Wilson was 8 on “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Alabama. She and her grandmother, Julia Barnes, joined the voting rights marchers, filing in at the back of the column, but turned back because the elder, an asthmatic, grew short of breath. …

Indications have emerged of tension in the Ogboji, Ndiokpalaeze and other neighboring communities in Orumba South and North Local Government Areas of Anambra State, following the statement of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria’s leadership on the alleged killings of herdsmen and loss of cows in the territories around the communities. According to Vanguard report, this is also coming …