Month: July 2023

Police Arrest Ex-Banker Over ₦14.9m Fraud

Abibat Babalola

Speaking on her involvement, the suspect said she used to give Nnamdi mint currency for a reasonable commission. Operatives of the Nigeria police, Edo command, have arrested a 35-year-old ex-banker, Gift Igbinosun, over alleged ₦14.9 million fraud. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Writes Simon Ekpa, Orders Him To End Sit-at-home AGBA BALLER: 10 Facts About Super Falcons Player, Asisat Oshoala Nigerian Govt unveils Revised Public Service Rules The command’s Spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the suspected fraudster, allegedly defrauded his victims, John Nnamdi and Obasogie Henry Osagieduwa, of more than ₦14.9 million. Briefing newsmen…

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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Writes Simon Ekpa, Orders Him To End Sit-at-home

Ganiyu Amodu

“I am ordering you to make a public announcement to the effect that you are in receipt of a direct order from me to cancel any pending Sit-at-Home in place at the moment.       Detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has made a hand-written order to the Finland-based leader of Auto pilot and engineer of the ravaging sit-at-home syndrome in the south East, Simon Ekpa, to immediately terminate the flagrant sit-at-home orders that have paralyzed the south east region of Nigeria. Kanu’s…

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AGBA BALLER: 10 Facts About Super Falcons Player, Asisat Oshoala

Ganiyu Amodu

Grass to Grace tale of Oshoala’s football career       Super Falcons player Asisat Oshoala made history Thursday, following Nigeria’s 3-2 win against Australia at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Oshoala who came in as a substitute in the 63rd minute of the match played at Brisbane Stadium, scored Nigeria’s third goal in the 72nd minute, leading the country to victory and becoming the first Nigerian player (male or female) to score at three different FIFA World Cup. Here are 10 things you should know about Super Falcon…

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Nigerian Govt unveils Revised Public Service Rules

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Government on Thursday ordered federal ministries, departments, agencies, and parastatals, among others, to commence the implementation of the new public service rules with immediate effect. Platform Africa reported that the Public Service Rules contain guidelines on the code and conduct of civil servants, and disciplinary measures among others. READ ALSO: Court Dismisses DSS’ Fresh Request To Detain Emefiele For Another 14 Days Google Lists Naira As Payment Option On Play Store Two Killed As NDLEA Operatives Raid Lagos Community Speaking at the State House on Thursday during the…

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Court Dismisses DSS’ Fresh Request To Detain Emefiele For Another 14 Days

Ganiyu Amodu

ABUJA– A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, on Thursday, rejected a fresh application the Department of State Services, DSS, filed for an order to further detain the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, for another 14 days. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Hamza Muazu, held that the application constituted an abuse of the judicial process, adding that the court had no jurisdiction to entertain it. READ ALSO: Specifically, the security agency, in the application…

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Google Lists Naira As Payment Option On Play Store

Ganiyu Amodu

Technology firm, Google has listed Nigerian currency, Naira, as one of the currencies to be used for payment on its Play Store. This is the outcome of its partnership with Verve, which aim is to make digital transactions on Google Play Store easier for Nigerians. According to the firm, Nigerians can now use their Verve cards to make purchases on the Google Play Store. It stated that under its new partnership, Google would process Verve transactions within Nigeria, and the transactions would be undertaken in naira and treated as local…

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Two Killed As NDLEA Operatives Raid Lagos Community

Ganiyu Amodu

“The NDLEA operatives started shooting to have their way and stray bullets hit two young boys in the head and chest”       Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) allegedly killed two persons during a raid in the Idioro area of Mushin, Lagos, on Wednesday. The NDLEA personnel were said to have shot sporadically in the air during the raid. READ ALSO: Super Falcons Defeat Australia 3-2 At Brisbane Stadium Names of Men, Women Tinubu Wants As Ministers + FULL LIST Federal Universities Remain Tuition-free, Says…

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Super Falcons Defeat Australia 3-2 At Brisbane Stadium

Ganiyu Amodu

The Super Falcons on Thursday defeated Australia 3-2 at the Brisbane Stadium. This is the first win of Nigeria in the competition and the fifth win in the history of the Women’s World Cup. READ ALSO: Names of Men, Women Tinubu Wants As Ministers + FULL LIST Federal Universities Remain Tuition-free, Says Presidency Nigeria Talks Tough As Coup Rocks Niger Republic With the win, the Super Falcon’s chance of reaching the round of 16 have been boosted after Canada secured a 2-1 victory against Ireland on Wednesday. In their opening…

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Names of Men, Women Tinubu Wants As Ministers + FULL LIST

Abibat Babalola

+ Full List of ministerial nominees       The Senate has unveiled President Bola Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees. The names were read by the Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, at the plenary on Thursday. The latter containing the list of the ministerial nominees was personally delivered by the Chief of Staff and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. READ ALSO: Federal Universities Remain Tuition-free, Says Presidency Nigeria Talks Tough As Coup Rocks Niger Republic JUST IN: NLC Set For Nationwide Strike Over Fuel Price  Prominent people who…

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Federal Universities Remain Tuition-free, Says Presidency

Ganiyu Amodu

The Presidency, on Wednesday, said that despite the hike in ancillary fees at several universities nationwide, tuition remains free in federal universities. This comes barely five days after Federal Unity Colleges increased the school fees for new students from N45,000 to N100,000. “For the avoidance of doubts, federal universities in Nigeria remain tuition-free,” a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, read Wednesday. READ ALSO: Nigeria Talks Tough As Coup Rocks Niger Republic JUST IN: NLC Set For Nationwide Strike Over Fuel…

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