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Tinubu Appoints Laka as Coordinator For Counter-Terrorism Centre

Metro News NgMar 26, 202426 March 20240

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major-General Adamu Garba Laka as the new National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre Laka is to

IPOB Funding Terrorism Through Sports Betting Platforms, Crowdfunding — FG

Metro News NgMar 26, 202426 March 20240

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has alleged that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is funding its terrorism activities through sports betting platforms

Why We Refused To Validate $2.4bn FX Backlog — CBN

Metro News NgMar 26, 202426 March 20240

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it refused to validate the outstanding $2.4 billion Forex forward transactions because they were ineligible for forex allocation.

Moscow Attack: You Are Not Alone, Fani-Kayode, Pantami Tell Russia

Metro News NgMar 26, 202426 March 20240

Nigeria’s former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has led some former top government officials, including Professor Isa Pantami (former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy)

Gumi: What I Discussed With Security Agencies When I Was Invited

Metro News NgMar 26, 202426 March 20240

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has confirmed his interaction with security agencies. Gumi said he was treated with courtesy during the questioning. He, however,

Nigeria’s Hajj Commission battles Ramadan Umrah visa shortage

Metro News NgMar 26, 202426 March 20240

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, confirmed a shortage of Umrah visas on Tuesday A statement signed by NAHCON’s Assistant Director of Public Affairs,

El-Rufai Meets with Gowon Following Discussion with SDP Leaders Amid Speculation of APC Departure

Metro News NgMar 26, 202426 March 20240

A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has visited ex-military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon. El-Rufai visited Gowon at his residence in Abuja Today

Akpabio Asks Parliamentary Union To Help End Gaza-Israeli Conflict

Metro News NgMar 26, 202426 March 20240

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) to lend a strong voice to the restoration of lasting peace to war-torn

LP dares NLC, insists on Wednesday convention

Metro News NgMar 26, 202426 March 20240

The leadership of the Labour Party said it won’t rescind the decision to hold its contentious national convention on Wednesday as planned. The development comes

British Council, NUC Partner On Development Of Varity Curriculum

Metro News NgMar 26, 202426 March 20240

The British Council has said it is partnering with the National Universities Commission (NUC) on the development of curriculum in tertiary institutions. The Director of