January 2023
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Despite extension of deadline for the circulation of old N1,000, N500 and N200 notes to February 10, bank customers continue to face frustration, as ATMs were largely empty across the country. The few that had the new naira notes had very long queues, with customers standing for many hours to take their turns. Even after…
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has intercepted members of organised syndicates involved in the sale of the new naira notes. DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, disclosed this in a statement yesterday. Afunanya said the DSS, in the course of its operations in parts of the country, established that some commercial bank officials were aiding the…
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Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari has said that no single administration can solve all of Nigeria’s challenges, MEZIESBLOG reports. The President said this during a national dialogue on security, economy and administration of justice organized by the Nigerian Bar Association in Abuja, on Monday, January 30. Buhari, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government…
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Malama Khadija, a Kano State woman who married her daughter’s boyfriend, has vowed that she will not reverse her decision because of what people are saying, noting that since she has not offended the Almighty God she is okay with whatever opinion people hold about her action. City & Crime reports that the story of…
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What is going on in Germany? Usually by now, Bayern Munich are winning matches relentlessly, scoring for fun while the other teams behind them are dropping points on a regular basis and just can’t compete. This season is completely different. The champions and the Goliath of the Bundesliga are not the winning machine of old. Since the restart,…
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“If you live long enough, you’ll know deep pain.” An older woman told me this when I was very young, and I thought it was rude, wise, and off-topic – all at once. Why would she interrupt my blissful youthhood with such an ominous statement? Well, sure enough, years passed, and I began to figure…
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Professional Academic WriterLangway University345 Bayside DriveCity, State, Zip Code000-000-0000 RE: Graduate Assistant, Ref# 3340732, 22/01/2023 Dear Mr. Sykes, I am writing to apply for the position of Graduate Assistant listed on your school’s website. With over 5 years of experience in academics and teaching support, I possess a the comprehensive skill set and understanding necessary…
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The United States has expressed confidence in the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct the 2023 elections. Mary Beth Leonard, U.S ambassador to Nigeria, said this at the 20th Daily Trust Dialogue in Abuja. Leonard said the US favours no candidate but seeks a peaceful and transparent election in Nigeria. She…
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There are just some shows where you look at them and think, “Is there anything positive that we can get out of watching this?” We don’t ask for much; even if it gives us insight into how people in a certain part of the world live, that might be enough to carry us. But some shows are…
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The fare, power supply, trial run and when the train will be available to the everyday Lagosian. The first phase of the Lagos Blue rail was commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari with fanfare and a speech by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday. The first phase of the 13 kilometres elevated train network stretches from Marina…
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The Nigerian actor, Chidi Mokeme has recounted how he was able to interpret his part in the six-part television series “Shanty Town.” The series tells the tale of a gang of prostitutes, who want to free themselves from the influence of a notorious kingpin but quickly learned that doing so will be very challenging due…
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Claim 1Claim: Labour Party presidential candidate claimed that apart from Venezuela, Nigeria is the only OPEC nation not meeting its Quota. Verification: Latest data obtained from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) shows that from September to December 2022, none of the OPEC member countries met its production quota. The OPEC member countries are…
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Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has described how politics in Nigeria affects economic development. Obasanjo in a keynote address tagged ‘Respecting the principles of democracy’ at the international conference on ‘Deepening democratic culture and institutions’, which was held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, January 26, lamented that political campaigns in Nigeria have been…
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NAJAATU MOHAMMED: Tinubu Purchased APC Presidential Ticket By Bribing Party’s Governors A former member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Hajia Najaatu Mohammed, has claimed that some northerners are plotting to make Senator Kashim Shettima president if the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, becomes incapacitated. She told This Day that some northerners urging Tinubu…
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If you must lie to me, Maria, please try not to cry Smile like a child and wipe my tears like blind Bartimaeus Should you trip and fall off a cliff, spread your wings and fly Sing a sweet song and let the world hear your lullaby It’s okay to dance in the dark if…
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