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Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has dismissed allegations that he acted as an intermediary between Boko Haram kidnappers and the government or private individuals during negotiations for the release of abducted residents of Ngoshe, Borno State. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker described the claims…

Here are the top stories from across the country today. 1. Again, CBN MPC retains interest rate at 26.5% The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent for the second time.Read more 2. Nigeria borrowing to pay debts, Finance minister, Oyedele,…

Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from elite refereeing after a career spanning more than two decades and 831 matches. One of England’s most accomplished officials, the 47-year-old officiated 668 matches in the professional game in England. He brings the curtain down on his career following his final appointment – the World Cup last-16 game…

Suspected gunmen have kidnapped two farmers in Ifira, a farming community in the Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. The victims were reportedly attacked while on their way to their farms before being taken into a nearby forest by the assailants. A relative of one of the victims said the abduction has been…