Many Nigerians are now spending long hours in banks, seeking to link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their bank accounts. The development is sequel to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive to banks to place restrictions on all Tier 1 bank accounts without BVN or NIN by March...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has banned the use of PoS machines and other electronic mobile money transaction devices within police stations and other facilities nationwide. The ban follows the recent public outcry over alleged illicit financial transaction involving PoS...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia of Benue has denied receiving N44 billion from the Federal Government, as part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to address food shortage in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue, had alleged that...
The Lagos State PDP Chairman, Mr Philip Aivoji, has urged PDP gladiators in Edo not to bring down the roof of the party over the outcome of the governorship primary in the state. Aivoji told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that those aggrieved...
Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, has said terrorists operating in the North East have been degraded and are avoiding confrontation with forces in the field. Shuaibu made this known at the opening of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)...
Although what constitutes child marriage ranges from country to country in Nigeria child marriage is any formal marriage or informal union between a girl under the age of 18 and an adult or another child. It is considered a harmful practice under international human rights law and...
A Russian warship sank off the Crimea peninsula after Ukrainian underwater drones attacked it, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday. The Ukrainian military intelligence service HUR announced the hit on Telegram. It said the ship had suffered hits to the stern, port and starboard sides. The sinking was at...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a middle aged deportee in Ondo State over alleged visa scam. NSCDC Commandant in Ondo State, Mr Oluyemi Ibiloye, paraded the suspect before newsmen on Tuesday in Akure. Ibiloye said the suspect was arrested in Akure after he...
A youth group, Consolidated Youth Assembly (CYA) has dismissed the recent criticisms by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) regarding the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), stating that it is essential for enhancing skills transfer and generating revenue. Group leader, Mallam Hamza Abdullahi, said in Abuja, that EEL has...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has congratulated the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleman Adamu, on his recognition by the Leadership Newspaper as the “Social Impact Person of the year 2023.“ This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists in the...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to immortalise the late founder of Access Bank, Dr Herbert Wigwe, who was born at the Island Maternity Hospital in the state. Sanwo-Olu made the pledge on Monday night at an event to celebrate the late Group Chief Executive, Access Corporation,...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has restated that dialogue and not any form of violence would help resolve various conflicts in Africa. Obasanjo stated this on Monday in Abeokuta at a Youth leadership symposium with the theme “Opportunities for Peace: Roles of The Youths in Conflict Prevention in Africa”...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Worried by the activities of some perpetrators of crisis in Benue State, the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has said the perpetrators would be brought to book to serve as deterrent to others. Governor Alia who stated this in a statement expressed...
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have killed three suspected armed herdsmen who attacked troops deployed in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The Force Commander of the OPWS, Gen Sunday Igbinomwanhia, made the disclosure on Monday in Makurdi while briefing journalists on the attack. The News Agency...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has directed its Commanding Officers to step up nationwide enforcement against overloading of vehicles and night trips. The corps also said it would engage stakeholders to educate them on the dangers inherent in the acts. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali-Biu gave...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says his constant monitoring of ongoing projects in the territory, Abuja, is to keep contractors on their toes. Wike stated this in Abuja on Monday, after inspecting ongoing road projects in Guzape and the full-scale development of...
A resilient Abia Warriors on Monday defeated Kano Pillars by a lone goal at home in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match. The NPFL Week 23 fixture played at the Sani Abacha stadium was watched by a massive crowd. Abia midfielder, Daniel Ijeh scored the in...
A former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, charged with six billion dollars Mambilla Hydroelectric plant fraud, has sought intervention of the Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. He also sought the intervention of the President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau, SAN; a former Minister...
The Narcotic Commander, NDLEA, Mr Paul Ahom, and the Customs Controller of the Western Marine Command, Odaudu Salefu, during the handover of cannabis in Lagos on Monday. The Western Marine Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 1.7 million wraps of hemp it seized to...
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has clarified misconceptions regarding the state’s stance on the mass purchase of food items from the state to other states in the country. The governor said this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Monday. Bago said he only stopped bulk purchases of...