Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of board chairpersons for 42 federal organisations, with several prominent figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC) receiving key roles.
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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has disclosed that infamous terrorist leader Bello Turji has expressed a willingness to lay down his arms after facing relentless military operations.
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U.S. authorities have apprehended 538 undocumented migrants and deported hundreds more as part of a large-scale operation.
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The House of Representatives has postponed its resumption of plenary, initially slated for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to a new date of Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has reportedly lost his eldest brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde on Friday.
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and officers at the Ekeki Police Division in Yenagoa clashed over the attempted arrest of a suspected drug dealer, sparking panic in the area.
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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has announced the establishment of a new compliance department aimed at addressing previous challenges in line with global standards.
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The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) has rejected the Nigeria Labour Congress’ (NLC) proposed industrial action aimed at protesting the recent hike in telecom tariffs.
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President Bola Tinubu has sparked widespread criticism after bypassing the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) to appoint Dr. Mainasara Umar-Kogo as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
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Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has emphasized the importance of partnerships over aid for African nations, stating that collaboration on equal terms preserves the dignity of nations.