February 8, 2023

[GIST] Naira crisis may disrupt polls, INEC warns Emefiele, NSA

[GIST] Naira crisis may disrupt polls, INEC warns Emefiele, NSA

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With about 16 days to the general election, there are strong indications that the new naira notes scarcity may disrupt the exercise.  The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, said this during a meeting with the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele at the CBN headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday. He explained that many


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[GIST] United tempt Osimhen with £107m bid

[GIST] United tempt Osimhen with £107m bid

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English Premier League giants, Manchester United, are reportedly willing to pay £107m to tempt Nigeria international Victor Osimhen away from Napoli. The Nigerian striker, 24, has netted 16 goals in 17 league appearances this season as Luciano Spalletti’s side march towards the Serie A title. And multiple sources in Italy claim United are ready to


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[GIST] Herdsmen kill one in Enugu, police begin probe

[GIST] Herdsmen kill one in Enugu, police begin probe

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Suspected herdsmen have invaded Ugboanyim-Aniyi community in Amagunze, Nkanu East Local Government of Enugu State, killing one and injuring another. PUNCH Metro reliably gathered that the two victims are siblings. A community leader and former President-General of the community, Francis Nnamani, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Tuesday, said the attack took place


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[GIST] INEC accredits EU, AU, 200 other poll observers

[GIST] INEC accredits EU, AU, 200 other poll observers

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has accredited a total 202 foreign and local observer groups to monitor the forthcoming general elections. This was revealed by data seen on the commission’s website on Tuesday. The electoral umpire also noted that it invited four international organisations to join the monitoring process. The PUNCH reports that election monitoring


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[GIST] French star writer seeks porn movie ban

[GIST] French star writer seeks porn movie ban

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French literary star Michel Houellebecq is seeking a ban on a sexually explicit film awaiting release and featuring the writer, his lawyers said Tuesday. The global bestselling author also wants the trailer for the movie, “Kirac 27” by Dutch filmmaker Stefan Ruitenbeek, taken down, they said. The trailer, released in January, shows a shirtless Houellebecq


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February 7, 2023

[GIST] 34 people killed in Somaliland clash

[GIST] 34 people killed in Somaliland clash

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No fewer than 34 people have been killed in fighting in Somalia’s northern breakaway region of Somaliland, two doctors at a public hospital in the town of Laascaanood say, Al Jazeera reports. Fighting broke out in eastern Somaliland on Monday morning between forces from the region, which declared its independence in 1991, and fighters opposed


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[GIST] Ofili, Brume dazzle in New Mexico meet

[GIST] Ofili, Brume dazzle in New Mexico meet

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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili started the 2023 season on a bright note after she came first in 22.55secs in the women’s 200m heat at the University of New Mexico Open Classic. Ofili beat 21-year-old Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred, who returned in a time of 22.56secs to finish second. The 20-year-old Commonwealth gold medalist also ran


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