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Guardian NG
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Cybersecurity levy will impoverish Nigerians more - Peter Obi
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directed banks to implement a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on certain electronic transactions. CBN gave this directive in a circular dated Monday, May 6, instructing the banks to start implementing the levy in two weeks. The notice included all commercial banks, merchant banks, non-interest...
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Guardian NG
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NLC rejects CBNs cybersecurity levy
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Joe Ajaero, NLC President stated the NLC position in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Ajaero was reacting to a recent circular issued by the CBN, mandating banks and payment service operators to effect the deductions, effective in two weeks. The CBN has said that the move, ‘ostensibly aimed ...
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Guardian NG
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Dozens of cholera cases reported in flood-hit Kenya
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The World Health Organization (WHO) said 44 cases of the disease have been reported in Tana River County in eastern Kenya, one of the areas hardest hit in weeks of destructive rains and flooding. “I believe that between government and national and international partners, we’ll be able to contain it,” ...
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Daily Post
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NSCDC uncovers Illegal local refinery in Rivers
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The Special Intelligence Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has uncovered an illegal local refining site at a very thick forest in Nembe/Akwa area of Etche Local Government, Rivers State. This was contained in a statement by CSC Babawale Afolabi National Public Relations Officer, National Headquarte...
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The Sun
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Peter Obi Slams Cybersecurity Levy, Calls it a Burden on Nigerians
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by By Chinelo Obogo, Lagos Former Labour Party presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi has criticised the enforcement of a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on banking transactions by the office of the National Security Advisor (NSA) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He argues that the levy is an additional burden on struggli...
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Guardian NG
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Arrested Priest Lawrence Kozak Uses Church Fund To Gamble
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The accusations detail a saga of financial impropriety, with Kozak purportedly diverting over $214,000 towards his personal Apple ID expenditures. Despite these apps not offering real-world monetary rewards, Kozak purportedly justified his expenditures as mere “powering up” rather than traditional gambling....
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Guardian NG
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Kidnappers abduct 13 residents in Abuja community
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It was learnt that the attack occurred on Sunday night, May 5, 2024, at around 11 pm, without any challenge from security agencies or the vigilante group. The Maidakin of the community, Chief John Jatau, confirmed that 10 residents were kidnapped from his domain, including four nomadic Fulani herdsmen. But one of the F...
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Guardian NG
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Vigilante group kills police officer in Taraba
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The incident, according to the Commissioner of Police, David Iloyanomon, occurred on May 4, at Sandirde village, in Gassol local government council. Iloyanomon, who identified the late officer as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Tapu Godfrey, said the murder has triggered a swift response from law enforcement o...
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Guardian NG
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Airforce boss cautions against encroachment on NAF lands
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The CAS stated this recently while on a visit to the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father (Dr) Hyacinth Alia at Government House, Makurdi to discuss issues related to encroachment on NAF land by neighbouring communities around the Base in Makurdi. Air Marshal Abubakar also revealed that though the NAF has containe...
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Guardian NG
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Fighter jet crashes at Singapore airbase
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“The pilot successfully ejected and the plane crashed thereafter within Tengah Air Base,” it said in a statement. “The pilot is conscious and able to walk. He is receiving medical attention and no other personnel are hurt.” The ministry said the Singapore jet “experienced an issue during t...
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Guardian NG
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HURIWA condemns campaign against Matawalle
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HURIWA in a statement advised Matawalle to explore litigation to silence those spreading defamatory falsehoods against him. The association’s national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, emphasised that the attacks on Matawalle, led by one APC Akida Forum, represented a troubling trend of politically motivated calumn...
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Osun Defender
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EFCC Arrests BDC Operators As Naira Sells For 1,416/$
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Osun Defender recalls that the EFCC had embarked on routine raids to sanitise the market for street traders and eliminate arbitrary trading. But this move was resisted on Tuesday, leading to gunshots and damage to the operative’s vehicles. Two currency traders witnessed the incident. READ: Six Senior NSCDC Officers I...
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Guardian NG
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AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine as demand dives
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“As multiple, variant Covid-19 vaccines have since been developed there is a surplus of available updated vaccines. This has led to a decline in demand for Vaxzevria, which is no longer being manufactured or supplied,” an AstraZeneca spokesperson added in a statement. “We will now work with regulators...
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Guardian NG
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UK regulator demands tech firms shield children from harmful content
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A new British online safety law imposes new legal responsibilities on platforms to protect children, and Ofcom published a draft code of practice that establishes how they should meet them. “In line with new online safety laws, our proposed codes firmly place the responsibility for keeping children safer on tech ...
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Sahara Reporters
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Three Persons Confirmed Dead In Lagos Gas Explosion
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No fewer than three persons have been reportedly died in a gas explosion at Abule Pan, Lekki-Epe Expressway, in Ibeju Lekki Local Government area of Lagos State. It was learnt that the incident happened around 3:34pm on Tuesday on Tuesday as a 50kg Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cylinder exploded at the frontage of ...
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NTA
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TITANIC AND LORD OF THE RINGS ACTOR BERNARD HILL DIES AT 79
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Beyond his Hollywood ventures, Hill’s impact resonated deeply in the hearts of Nigerians, who admired his versatility and dedication to his craft. His memorable performance in Boys from the Blackstuff showcased his ability to embody complex characters with authenticity and depth, earning him widespread acclaim. A...
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NTA
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AFROBEATS SINGER FIREBOY DROPS NEW SINGLE TITLED ‘EVERYDAY
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According to Fireboy who recently made the news for saying he doesn’t intentionally make Afrobeats songs, ‘Everyday’ presents a departure from his previous works as he embraces a more grounded and culturally resonant vibe with traditional African beats as the backdrop, gentle shakers in place of typic...
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NTA
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TIWA SAVAGE RELEASES NEW SINGLE TITLED LOST TIME
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‘Water & Garri’ is a feature film from Everything Savage and Unbound Studios, The immersive soundtrack album was curated by Savage and includes ten original songs from Tiwa alongside featured artists from the worlds of Afropop, R&B and Hip Hop. Giants such as Grammy nominated stars Olamide and Ayra Starr, r...
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