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Nigeria Announces $10bn Diaspora Fund To Attract Investors. FGN via the Ministry of Industry,Trade & Investment, has issued a call for expressions of interest from fund managers to establish a multilateral private sector-led investment fund. Read more: linkedin.com/posts/nigerian…

Hearn talks up Joshua, Wilder fight. Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has outlined Anthony Joshua’s nxt options as he eyes up a heavyweight world title or a potential shot agst one of the biggest names in the division,ff on frm his impressive performances under Ben Davison.

Ikpeba backs Finidi to utilise NPFL stars Former African Footballer of The Year Victor Ikpeba is optimistic newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Finidi, will use his knowledge of the country’s domestic league to maximum effect by giving the NPFL opportunities in the national side

Ex-CBN director admits collecting $600k bribe for Emefiele. A former Director of Information Technology with the CBN, John Ayoh, on Mon, alleged that he collected on behalf of the former gov of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele, a sum of $600k in two installments from contractors.

EFCC officers disperse pro-Yahaya Bello protesters. A protest by some Kogi youths at the EFCC HQ in Abuja was on Mon disrupted by EFCC officers who chased away the protesters. The youths had gathered at the EFCC office in Jabi, to protest the alleged persecution of Bello.

British-Nigerian Cosmetic Doctor Loses Licence In UK For Giving Free Botox To Patient ‘In Exchange For Sex’

Oyo LG poll rape of democracy, says APC. APC in Oyo State has described the outcome of Saturday’s LG election in the state as a rape of democracy. Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission announced on Sun that the ruling PDP in the state won all the 33 LG seats in the state.

Gombe gov urges LG chairmen to stem farmer-herder clashes. The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Monday, administered the oath of office on the newly elected chairpersons of local government areas in the state.

Ooni preaches unity as council rejects call for Yoruba Nation. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called for unity among the people of the Yoruba race in the pursuit of progress. The Ooni spoke through his spokesperson, Moses Olafare, in his palace in Ile-Ife on Sunday.

US restates support for Nigeria to end terrorism. US Govt has restated its support for Nigeria to end terrorism &other threats to the country’s security. The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State,Kurt Campbell, said security cooperation was at the core of the Nigeria-U.S. partnership.

Edo workers hail Obaseki over N70k minimum wage Godwin Obaseki, on Mon, increased the minimum wage for workers in his state frm N40k to N70k,citing the economic situation in d country Obaseki announced this at the inauguration of the newly-built Labour House Secretariat Complex

Enugu gov vows swift action after deadly herdsmen attack. Peter Mbah, has condemned the recent attack in d Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, Uzo-Uwani LG Although some residents said 4 corpses had been recovered, the community has formed search parties as so many ple re still missing.

‘Yahoo Boys’ll end in destruction’, Oyedepo warns internet fraudsters. The Pesiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel International, Bishop David Oyedepo, has condemned fraudsters and “Yahoo Boys” saying they have a tainted future.

Don’t blame me for your impeachment, Ighodalo tells Shaibu. The gov candidate of the PDP in Edo, Asue Ighodalo, has denied having a hand in the impeachment of the ex deputy gov of the state. In a statement on Mon by his media team, Ighodalo described Shaibu’s claim as spurious.

How bandits sacked me frm 10k hectares Kaduna farm-Ex-gov Bafarawa On the backdrop of d high cost of foodstuff in the country, Bafarawa noted dat ple now seek permission frm bandits b4 going to d farm Bandits re d ones who decided which farm to cultivate or nt in his community.

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Nigeria's Air Peace To Commence Abuja-London Flights. Nigerian airline operator Air Peace @1flyairpeace will commence its Abuja-London route soon. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo @fkeyamo. Read more: linkedin.com/posts/nigerian…

Netherlands to Invest $250m In Nigeria’s Economy. President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT says Nigeria is well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits. Read More: linkedin.com/posts/nigerian…

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Former Minister, Adebayo Shittu @adebayoshittuHM has described the local government elections that were conducted in Oyo State yesterday by Governor Seyi Makinde @seyiamakinde, as the most fraudulent in the history of Oyo State.