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Bank stock sell-offs make NGX transaction value to drop 2.60%
20/04/2024

Bank stock sell-offs make NGX transaction value to drop 2.60%

Bearish sentiment persisted on banking stocks at the equity market on Friday, making the value of transactions traded on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) down by 2.60 per cent. Analysis of the market activities indicated trade turnover settled lower relative to the previous session. Spec...

Man sets himself on fire outside court during Trump trial
20/04/2024

Man sets himself on fire outside court during Trump trial

A man set himself on fire in a park opposite the courthouse in New York during the ongoing criminal trial of former president Donald Trump, according to U.S. media reports. The man poured a liquid over himself and set himself alight, unanimous reports from various media outlets, including the New Yo...

171,922 accredited members to vote in Ondo APC primary
20/04/2024

171,922 accredited members to vote in Ondo APC primary

The committee to supervise the All Progressives Congress, APC governorship primary in Ondo state on Friday said a total of 171,922 accredited members would vote on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the primary is scheduled to hold in 203 wards in 18 local government areas with 16 asp...

Stop killing each other, TY Danjuma appeals to Nigerians
19/04/2024

Stop killing each other, TY Danjuma appeals to Nigerians

A former Defence Minister, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma on Friday appealed to Nigerians to stop killing each other and allow the country to make progress. Mr Danjuma made the appeal at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Nwonyo International Fishing and Cultural Festival at Ibi, in Taraba. The retired gener...

https://dailynigerian.com/gunmen-kill-persons-plateau/Gunmen kill 13 persons in Plateau – Police
19/04/2024

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Gunmen kill 13 persons in Plateau – Police

The Police Command in Plateau says gunmen attacked and killed 13 persons in some communities of Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of the state. Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the command disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos. Alabo said that the Commission...

https://dailynigerian.com/youth-restiveness-history/Youth restiveness ‘ll soon become history in Kogi – Gov. Ododo
19/04/2024

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Youth restiveness ‘ll soon become history in Kogi – Gov. Ododo

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi, on Friday, said that youth restiveness would soon become history in the State. Mr Ododo made the declaration at an interactive session with youth and student leaders at the government house in Lokoja. The governor also ordered the immediate payment of bursary to all stu...

https://dailynigerian.com/tinubu-appoints-boards-naicom/Tinubu appoints boards of NAICOM, SEC
19/04/2024

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Tinubu appoints boards of NAICOM, SEC

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the boards of the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, and that of the Security and Exchange Commission, SEC. This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Friday in Abuja. He sai...

https://dailynigerian.com/sec-supports-mutual-fund/SEC supports mutual fund with N18.2bn -– Official
19/04/2024

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SEC supports mutual fund with N18.2bn -– Official

The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, supported growth of the Fund Management industry in 2023 with approvals for new mutual funds with N18.20 billion. According to SEC, the support also includes discretionary/non-discretionary investment products with N17.60 billion. The Director-General of....

https://dailynigerian.com/transcorp-power-grows-revenue/Transcorp Power grows revenue to N67.86bn
19/04/2024

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Transcorp Power grows revenue to N67.86bn

Transcorp Power Plc (Transcorp Power) on Friday announced revenue of N67.86 billion for the period ended March 31, 2024. The figure, when compared to N21.04 billion reported in the first quarter of 2023, reflects a significant increase of 223 per cent. The electricity generating company revealed thi...

https://dailynigerian.com/utme-parents-obey-jamb-order/2024 UTME: Parents obey JAMB order, stay away from CBT Centres
19/04/2024

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2024 UTME: Parents obey JAMB order, stay away from CBT Centres

Parents of candidates who registered for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME, have complied with an order restricting them from coming close to any Computer-Based Centre, CBT. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, had directed all CBT centre owners to arrest any....

https://dailynigerian.com/kano-govt-pillars-match/Kano govt gives Pillars 3-match ultimatum to regain form
19/04/2024

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Kano govt gives Pillars 3-match ultimatum to regain form

The Kano State Government, owners of Kano Pillars Football Club, on Friday gave the club’s management and technical crew a three-match ultimatum. The Acting State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hamza Kachako, while handing them the ultimatum said it was for the team to regain form and return ...

https://dailynigerian.com/flight-disruptions-continue/Flight disruptions continue at Dubai airport after unprecedented r...
19/04/2024

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Flight disruptions continue at Dubai airport after unprecedented rainfall

Dubai airport, one of the world’s busiest, on Friday said it is limiting the number of arriving flights as disruptions from flood continues at the United Arab Emirates, UAE. The UAE had suffered flooding this week from the heaviest rainfall seen in decades. The airport said it will be limiting the...

https://dailynigerian.com/ecowas-allocates-fight/ECOWAS allocates $25m in 2024 to fight terrorism in Nigeria, others
19/04/2024

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ECOWAS allocates $25m in 2024 to fight terrorism in Nigeria, others

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, says it allocated 25 million dollars in 2024 to fight terrorism in Nigeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Prof. Fatou Sarr, ECOWAS Commissioner, Human Development and Social Affairs, disclosed this during a news conference at the commission’s ...

https://dailynigerian.com/kwankwaso-betrayed-trust-nnpp/Kwankwaso betrayed my trust, says NNPP founder
19/04/2024

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Kwankwaso betrayed my trust, says NNPP founder

The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, says the move by Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasaya Movement to hijack the party structure is a betrayal of trust. Speaking at a news conference in Lagos on Friday, Mr Aniebonam said he gave Kwankwaso the platform of th...

https://dailynigerian.com/court-dismisses-money/Court dismisses money laundering charge against ex-AGF Adoke
19/04/2024

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Court dismisses money laundering charge against ex-AGF Adoke

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, dismissed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s money laundering charge filed against former Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, and Monster of Justice, Mohammed Adoke. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling on Adoke’s no-case submission, sai...

https://dailynigerian.com/zamfara-govt-appoints-acting/Zamfara govt appoints Acting Commandant for Security Protection G...
19/04/2024

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Zamfara govt appoints Acting Commandant for Security Protection Guards

The Zamfara Government has approved the appointment of retired Maj. Maikano Adamu as the Acting Commandant of the State Security Protection Guards, CPG. The appointment followed the suspension of the former Commandant, retired Col. Rabi’u Yandoto. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau o...

https://dailynigerian.com/oyo-govt-demolish-yoruba/Oyo govt demolish Yoruba Nation agitators’ building in Ibadan
19/04/2024

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Oyo govt demolish Yoruba Nation agitators’ building in Ibadan

The Oyo State Government says it demolished the building belonging to the Yoruba Nation agitators in its capital, Ibadan, over alleged illegal and nefarious activities in the house. The state Commissioner for Lands, Housing, Survey and Urban Development, William Akin-Funmilayo, disclosed this on Thu...

https://dailynigerian.com/nascon-suspends-merger-plans/NASCON suspends merger plans with Dangote Sugar/Rice
19/04/2024

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NASCON suspends merger plans with Dangote Sugar/Rice

Nascon Allied Industries Plc., NASCON, says it has suspended its proposed merger with Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc and Dangote Rice Ltd. A. A. Samuel, Company Secretary, NASCON, disclosed this in a notification sent to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., NGX on Thursday in Lagos. Mr Samuel said that the move....

https://dailynigerian.com/jamb-over-sight-impaired/JAMB: Over 577 sight impaired candidates to sit for 2024 UTME nationw...
19/04/2024

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JAMB: Over 577 sight impaired candidates to sit for 2024 UTME nationwide

No fewer than 577 sight impaired candidates are set to take the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, in eleven centres nationwide. The Chairman, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Equal Opportunity Group, JEOG, Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola, made this known at a news....

https://dailynigerian.com/ondo-guber-inec-set-monitor/Ondo guber: INEC set to monitor APC primary election, others — REC
19/04/2024

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Ondo guber: INEC set to monitor APC primary election, others — REC

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it is prepared to monitor the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election scheduled to hold on Saturday in Ondo state. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Oluwatoyin Babalola, said that the commission was not only prepared...

https://dailynigerian.com/reason-suspend-gov-yusuf-nnpp/We have no any reason to suspend Gov. Yusuf -- NNPP
19/04/2024

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We have no any reason to suspend Gov. Yusuf -- NNPP

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, has denied the purported suspension of Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano from the party. The party Acting National Chairman, Dr Ahmed Ajuji ,speaking in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said that the party had no an...

https://dailynigerian.com/tinubu-approves-policies/Tinubu approves 4 policies for enhancing Nigeria's education sector
19/04/2024

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Tinubu approves 4 policies for enhancing Nigeria's education sector

President Bola Tinubu has approved three frameworks towards enhancing the educational sector of the country. The framework would comprehensively overhaul the education sector to improve learning and skill development, increase enrolment and ensure the academic security of the nation’s children. Aj...

https://dailynigerian.com/vetoes-palestine-request-full/U.S vetoes Palestine’s request for full UN membership
19/04/2024

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U.S vetoes Palestine’s request for full UN membership

The Security Council on Thursday rejected Palestine’s request for UN membership, with the United States casting a veto. In a vote of 12 in favour to one against, with two abstentions, the Council did not adopt a draft resolution that would have recommended the General Assembly to hold a vote with ...

https://dailynigerian.com/nafdac-raid-sahad-stores/NAFDAC raid Sahad stores, H-Medix, others in Abuja, confiscates fake ...
19/04/2024

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NAFDAC raid Sahad stores, H-Medix, others in Abuja, confiscates fake cosmetics, drugs

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Thursday in Abuja raided Sahad stores, a popular supermarket in Abuja for selling some counterfeit products. The agency equally raided H-Medix in Wuse 2 and Gwarinpa, 3rd Avenue, as well as Utako market, all in the FCT. Dur...

https://dailynigerian.com/sokoto-mysterious-illness/Sokoto mysterious illness kills 8 as suspected cases hit 208
19/04/2024

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Sokoto mysterious illness kills 8 as suspected cases hit 208

No fewer than eight deaths and 208 suspected cases related to a mysterious illness have been recorded in Sokoto State, an official disclosed. Dr Ibrahim Usman, Center Manger of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Sokoto made this known in his presentation during an interactive session with....

https://dailynigerian.com/nigerian-army-eliminate/Nigerian Army will stop at nothing to eliminate nation’s adversaries –...
19/04/2024

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Nigerian Army will stop at nothing to eliminate nation’s adversaries – COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army will stop at nothing to neutralise all adversaries to ensure peace in the country. Mr Lagbaja gave the assurance at the closing of the 2024 First Quarter Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Conference, on Thursday in Abuja. “I ...

https://dailynigerian.com/tinubu-liistening-proactive/Tinubu is liistening, proactive – says Ribadu
18/04/2024

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Tinubu is liistening, proactive – says Ribadu

Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, NSA, of the Federal Republic of Nigeria says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s astute approach and proactive strides in addressing the country’s security challenges is yielding positive results. Mr Ribadu made the observation on Thursday while delivering a...

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Aisha Buhari’s critic, Aminu Mohammed, arrived Federal University Dutse to a hero’s welcome.
Aisha Buhari’s critic, Aminu Mohammed, arrived Federal University Dutse to a hero’s welcome.

Aisha Buhari’s critic, Aminu Mohammed, arrived at the Federal University Dutse to a hero’s welcome on Saturday.

Terrorists release pregnant passenger of Abuja-Kaduna train
Terrorists release pregnant passenger of Abuja-Kaduna train

Terrorists release pregnant passenger of Abuja-Kaduna train Suspected Ansaru terrorists who bombed Abuja-Kaduna train and abducted dozens of passengers have released a pregnant passenger on compassionate ground. In an exclusive video obtained by DAILY NIGERIAN, the woman (name withheld) called on the federal government to negotiate with the terrorists to save the lives of others who are still with them. She said their captors had taken care of them and fed them food and medication. Security sources told DAILY NIGERIAN that no ransom was paid to secure her release. The source also dismissed media reports that one woman had given birth in the den of the terrorists.

Terrorists release pregnant passenger of Abuja-Kaduna train
Terrorists release pregnant passenger of Abuja-Kaduna train

JUST IN: Terrorists release pregnant passenger of Abuja-Kaduna train Suspected Ansaru terrorists who bombed Abuja-Kaduna train and abducted dozens of passengers have released a pregnant passenger on compassionate ground. In an exclusive video obtained by DAILY NIGERIAN, the woman (name withheld) called on the federal government to negotiate with the terrorists to save the lives of others who are still with them. She said their captors had taken care of them and fed them food and medication. Security sources told DAILY NIGERIAN that no ransom was paid to secure her release. The source also dismissed media reports that one woman had given birth in the den of the terrorists.

Drunk KAROTA officer entertaining bystanders in Sabongari area of Kano on Sallah day.
Drunk KAROTA officer entertaining bystanders in Sabongari area of Kano on Sallah day.

Drunk KAROTA officer entertaining bystanders in Sabongari area of Kano on Sallah day.

Muslim worshippers praying for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s 2023 presidential bid at Islam’s holiest site, Kaaba.
Muslim worshippers praying for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s 2023 presidential bid at Islam’s holiest site, Kaaba.

Nigerian Muslim worshippers praying for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s 2023 presidential bid as they circumambulate Islam’s holiest site, Kaaba.

Former chairman of Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, being taken to prison on Friday. He pleaded not guilty to a one-count charge of providing false information, contrary to Section 149 of Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2019. Ruling on the bail application, Magistrate Aminu Gabari granted Mr Rimingado bail in the sum of N500,000 with two reliable sureties who shall be his biological father, paternal or maternal uncle and provide with the court their three years tax clearance. He will be remanded in prison custody pending the time he met the bail conditions.

Managing Director of Bank of Agriculture, Alwan Hassan, flanked by armed terrorists, shortly before his release.
Managing Director of Bank of Agriculture, Alwan Hassan, flanked by armed terrorists, shortly before his release.

Managing Director of Bank of Agriculture, Alwan Hassan, flanked by armed terrorists, shortly before his release. He was abducted by the terrorists on March 28, following bombing of Abuja-Kaduna train.

How NDLEA caught suspended DCP Abba Kyari on camera giving bribes in a sting operation.
How NDLEA caught suspended DCP Abba Kyari on camera giving bribes in a sting operation.

How NDLEA caught suspended DCP Abba Kyari on camera giving bribes in a sting operation.

Angry youths set Noble Kids School on fire over Hanifa
Angry youths set Noble Kids School on fire over Hanifa

JUST IN: Angry youths set Noble Kids School on fire over Hanifa The proprietor of the school, Abdulmalik Tanko, abducted and killed a five-year-old pupil, Hanifa Abubakar, despite collecting ransom. Hanifa was also a pupil in the school. The Kano State government had ordered the immediate closure the school, following arrest of the school proprietor.

Boko Haram fires rockets at Ngomari airport area as Buhari visits Maiduguri
Boko Haram fires rockets at Ngomari airport area as Buhari visits Maiduguri

BREAKING: Boko Haram fires rockets at Ngomari airport area as Buhari visits Maiduguri

EFCC operative spills beans, reveals how Malami ordered unfreezing “big cases” accounts, introduced corrupt suspect to lawyer
EFCC operative spills beans, reveals how Malami ordered unfreezing “big cases” accounts, introduced corrupt suspect to lawyer

LEAKED AUDIO: EFCC official reveals how Malami ordered unfreezing “big cases” accounts, introduced corrupt suspect to lawyer

#Nomorebloodshed protest is beginning to build up live across the North and Abuja. Daily Nigerian brings you coverage of event as it is unfolding right now at the Unity Fountain, Abuja.

A recent gun duel between security agents and bandits.
A recent gun duel between security agents and bandits.

A recent gun duel between security agents and bandits. Date and location uncertain, but many people believed it occurred along the beleaguered Abuja-Kaduna highway.

The aftermath of kidnapping incident along Abuja-Kaduna expressway on Sunday.
The aftermath of kidnapping incident along Abuja-Kaduna expressway on Sunday.

VIDEO: The aftermath of kidnapping incident along Abuja-Kaduna expressway on Sunday. Most of the occupants of the abandoned vehicle have been kidnapped.

FLASH-BACK: Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, who was caught on video stuffing dollars in his pockets, recommended death penalty for corruption in 2005 during National Political Reform Conference.
FLASH-BACK: Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, who was caught on video stuffing dollars in his pockets, recommended death penalty for corruption in 2005 during National Political Reform Conference.

FLASH-BACK: Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, who was caught on video stuffing dollars in his pockets, recommended death penalty for corruption in 2005 during National Political Reform Conference.

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