Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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The Nigerian Senate has introduced a bill seeking to prohibit the use of foreign currencies, such as the US Dollar and British Pound Sterling, for domestic transactions in the country.
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year award.
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The Edo State Government has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Asue Ighodalo, and his supporters to return government vehicles allegedly in their possession.
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Afrobeats artist Divine Ikubor, prominently known as Rema’s record-setting track “Calm Down.” has been certified in Norway, marking a historic first for an African artist in that country.
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended after a routine doping test returned an adverse result.
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The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down several establishments, including churches, hotels, and restaurants, as part of a crackdown on noise pollution across the state.
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Six more people have been confirmed dead following a boat accident on River Benue near Ocholonya in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new permanent secretaries in the federal civil service to address existing and impending vacancies across various states and geopolitical zones.
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Embattled UK-based pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has rejected comments made by British Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, regarding Nigeria, arguing that societal issues are equally prevalent in the United Kingdom.
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its approval to the proposed 2025 budget following a meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.