An alleged fake legal practitioner, Mr. Olakunle Oladimeji Olawale, has reportedly been arrested for allegations of fraud and impersonation in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Olawale who allegedly claimed to be a lawyer deceiving and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public allegedly used ‘Barrister’ as a prefix to his name during an event in Abuja, which called […]
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AE-FUNAI Student Dies After Collapsing During Campus Football Match
Tragedy unfolded at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, as Ogboji David Chukwuebuka, a 200-level student, tragically passed away after collapsing during a football match on campus. According to reports by DAILY POST, the incident occurred during a football competition organized by the Directorate of Sports of the Student Union Government […]
“Nigeria’s Potential to Lead in Oil Palm Production with Support, Asserts Okitipupa MD”
“Nigeria Poised to Lead in Oil Palm Production with Proper Support, Says Okitipupa MD”Taiwo Adewole, the managing director of Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc, has emphasized that Nigeria has the potential to reclaim its position as the largest producer of oil palm globally if the government provides adequate support to the agricultural sector. Adewole made this […]
“Fiabema Criticizes Chelsea’s Decision to Sack Tuchel: ‘It was a Mistake'”
Former Chelsea youth team player Bryan Fiabema has criticized Chelsea’s decision to sack Thomas Tuchel, who was the last manager to secure a trophy for the club. The Blues terminated their contract with the German tactician in September 2022 amidst a series of underwhelming performances and rumored conflicts with the club’s new ownership led by […]
Gunman Arrested in Kaduna with Nigerian Army General’s Complimentary Card and AK-47
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a gunman found in possession of a complimentary card belonging to a Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army. Alongside the complimentary card, the individual was discovered with an AK47 rifle, a bank ATM card, and other items in his wallet. In a press release issued […]
APC Throws Weight Behind Governor Uba Sani Over Kaduna Debt Disclosure
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has expressed full support for Governor Uba Sani, lauding his transparency in disclosing the state’s debt profile. The party views this as a commendable display of the governor’s commitment to transparent and inclusive governance. In a statement released by the Kaduna State APC Publicity Secretary, Salisu Tanko […]
Binance Executives Face Money Laundering and Tax Evasion Charges in Court
Cryptocurrency giant Binance and its executives are under scrutiny as they face two separate charges filed against them in the Abuja Federal High Court. The arraignment is set for Thursday, April 4th, 2024. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is alleging that Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla were involved in money laundering […]
Nigerian Navy Intercepts 193 Bags of Narcotics, Arrests Suspect
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT patrol team has intercepted a large wooden boat carrying 193 bags of cannabis sativa, weighing approximately 7,443 kilograms, and arrested a suspect, Asamani Emmanuel. According to a statement by the Base Information Officer of NNS BEECROFT, Hussaini Ibrahim, the contraband and suspect were seized along Badagry waterways during a […]
INEC Urges Political Parties to Prioritize Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities in Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in appointments and nominations as candidates for elections. Prof. Kunle Ajayi, INEC National Commissioner supervising Osun, Ogun, and Ondo States, emphasized this during a one-day technical workshop held in Akure. The workshop, themed “Implementation of INEC’s […]
“Banks’ Credit Growth to Private Sector Slows Amid Tightened Monetary Policy”
The pace of deposit money banks’ credit expansion to the private sector decelerated by 5% in February 2024 compared to January 2024, as reported by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Data from the CBN indicated that credit to the private sector increased at a slower rate, reaching N80.86 trillion in February 2024, compared to […]