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View this email in your browser Headlines Panic as suspected terrorist engages Nigerian security operatives in gunfight The suspect who allegedly has been on the watch list of security operatives for sometime moved to the area two years ago. Read More LiberiaDecides'23: Electoral Commission announces date for presidential run-off The Liberian electoral commission also announced the resumption of political campaigns for the run-off election. Senate probes N11.35 trn spent on rehabilitation of refineries The Senate noted that despite the moribund state of the nation's four refineries, their operating costs between 2010 and 2020 were estimated at N4.8 trillion Naira. Gunmen kill school principal, teacher The government said security agencies had been alerted and charged to fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act. Get a Unicaf scholarship for a British  Master's Degree! You have the opportunity to study for a high-quality degree at your own pace and tailor your schedule while saving big on expenses. Invest in your future and apply now! Most Recent Stories UPDATED: How EFCC under Magu uncovered corruption that overturned $11 billion P&ID award EFCC also established that a now-deceased petroleum minister broke the law by signing the contract without proper approvals and protocol. Read More 'Declare your assets,' Olukoyede orders EFCC staff Mr Olukoyede gave the directive on Tuesday at the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission in Abuja while addressing senior staff of the EFCC. Insecurity: FG pledges more equipment for Nigerian Army The Minister of Defence commended the leadership and personnel of the armed forces for the successes recorded in the theatres of operation to rid the nation of security threats. Nigerian Government looks to clear $6.8 billion forex overdue to steady naira Inflows adding up to $10 billion are to come in in the weeks ahead, said Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs Tope Fasua. Reps summon Cardoso over restoration of 43 items to official FX The lawmakers said the CBN policy will have a negative impact on local production by exposing the Nigerian market to unfair competition. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Nigeria will honour legitimate foreign exchange obligations - Tinubu Business Nigeria expects $10 billion forex inflows in weeks — Minister "...there is a line of sight of $10 billion worth of foreign exchange in the relatively near future in weeks rather months," Mr Edun said. GTCO's 9-month profit accelerates to record N367 billion The financial services group earned N334.4 billion in foreign exchange revaluation gain in the period under review Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Rape: Kate Henshaw lauds Lagos judge over conviction of doctor "I watched Femi's body language all the time I came to this court and he showed no remorse as he was always shoulder-up." Why I joined APC -Tonto Dikeh ''I am headstrong for you Nigerians, and in due time, you will surely feel the positive impacts of my decision as it will be evident through us all.'' Opinion Is there really anything like a 'repentant' thug?, By Jideofor Adibe While in Kano state we were told of "repentant thugs", in Zamfara State, it seemed that the focus was more narrowly on "political thugs". Though this is narrower than the concept of 'thug' it is still broad because it could be an umbrella term for all manner of people working for politicians – from private security men to political enforcers, hangers-on and hired political assassins. Again, like in Zamfara, it is not clear if the political thugs had committed any crime, and if so, whether they have been convicted by a competent court of law. The epidemic of illicit arms, By Dakuku Peterside The more dangerous dimension in Nigeria is the illegal possession of military grade arsenal by criminals and non state actors. This unlimited and unchecked proliferation of illegal arms has reached the epidemic level in Nigeria in recent times with attendant national security implications . Neither the Executive nor the legislature or the security agencies seem to have mustered the will to tackle it. Only a few cosmetic exercises have been done. I acknowledge the little gains made by these efforts, but they have not been enough to reduce, if not eradicate, the menace of the proliferation of small and light weapons in Nigeria. Promoted MSport's exclusive interview with rising football star, Karim Adeyemi: A journey of inspiration and aspiration MSport has earned a strong reputation as the go-to platform for online Sports betting. With a wide array of MSportvirtual games and betting options, they have delightedcustomers with thrilling experiences and attractive odds. MSport withdrawal is seamless, and the platform is straightforward to navigate www.msport.com Thought leaders unite to mobilise finance for SDGs at 2023 Sustainability Table Discourse Series High-profile speakers, including Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Kwara State First Lady, Dr Olufolake Abdul Razaq, Minister of State for Environment, Dr Isiaq Salako, Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Akintunde Oyebode and IHS Nigeria CEO, Mohamad Darwish, are set to address the urgency of SDGs investments AFNIS 2023 to address sustainable development of African natural resources The second edition of the African Natural Resource & Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2023 is a platform that aims to address the sustainable development of African natural resources and for Africa to tap into the global green economy Sports UCL Roundup: Maguire gifts Man United crucial victory as Arsenal, Real Madrid win away Surprisingly, the away teams had the upper hand in most of Tuesday's matches as only Manchester United and Inter Milan were able to make the most of their advantage African Football League: CAF announce new date for Wydad, Enyimba second leg clash The change in date comes after Enyimba FC's travelling contingent was stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Monday. Fact Checker FALSE! No new $165 tax for passengers Claim: A report has gone viral, claiming that passengers travelling by air to Sierra Leone will start paying $165 more in taxes from December 1. Misleading: Grand Gedeh County's Ex-Representative was arrested but not for double voting Claim: "Former Representative Candidate for Electoral District #1 in Grand Gedeh County was dragged, beaten, and taken to jail for double voting in Zwedru," writes Bigpapa News, a social media page. Health First Lady decries high prevalence of cervical cancer in Nigeria Mrs Tinubu said regular screenings must be encouraged and there must be improved access to healthcare with behavioural interventions. Doctors beg Ondo government to pay hazard allowance NMA says doctors working under Ondo State government had shown enough patience over the failure of the government to implement a 100 per cent hazard allowance for them. Read our Top Stories From Last Week I was occult member – Catholic priest The cleric has been renowned for his exorcism and destruction of shrines in Enugu and beyond. Professor caught cheating in examination fails to make SAN final list The Legal Practitioners and Privileges Committee (LPPC), last month, shortlisted Ms Daudu's name alongside 68 other lawyers for the prestigious SAN rank. Insecurity: FG pledges more equipment for Nigerian Army The Minister of Defence commended the leadership and personnel of the armed forces for the successes recorded in the theatres of operation to rid the nation of security threats. I don't want to be remembered for easing int'l passport issuance processes — Nigerian Minister "I don't want to be remembered for addressing the bottlenecks with the issuance of international passports when I leave office. That is not the core mandate of my office. There are so much more. But I want to be remembered for securing Nigerian borders and enhancing internal security..." How I manage Obasanjo Farms, my relationship with my dad – Olu Obasanjo "When dealing with a first-generation company owner who is also a four-star-general who has ruled a country like Nigeria twice, you don't always win that battle most of the time; you lose 110% of the time...'' Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.