The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has imposed a fine of N150 million on Deposit Money Banks found culpable of issuing illegal flow of mint naira notes to currency hawkers across the country. This was contained in a statement by the acting Director of Corporate Communications of the apex bank, Sidi Ali Hakama in Abuja. … Read more
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Saturday tackled Vice President Kashim Shettima over his comment regarding the newly elected United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch. Shettima had accused Badenoch of disparaging her country of origin, Nigeria, after she emerged as the UK’s Conservative … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has categorically denied rumors circulating on social media about the alleged death of its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Orders Major Shake-Up, Deploys … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Kano State Command, has secured the conviction of 12 drug peddlers in the state. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Spokesman of the agency, Sadiq Maigatari, on Saturday in Kano. Maigatari said the conviction was a significant milestone in the agency’s relentless fight … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has uncovered a residential premises used in storing illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State. The state commandant of the corps, Joachim Okafor, who made this disclosure, said the illegal storage facility located at Elelewo community in Obio/Akpor Local government area contains large storage tanks and cans … Read more
Two suspected bandits were killed while testing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp linked to extremist leader Bello Turji in Zamfara State. The incident occurred in Barikin Daji Village and Dan Bagudu Hills, Talata Mafara Local Government Area. The explosion occurred during a failed IED test by bandits, led by Turji’s lieutenant, Dogo Auta. … Read more
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has inaugurated the reconstructed Tahsinul Quran Islamiyya School and mosque, urging local communities to protect the projects from vandalism. He said the reconstruction fulfilled his promise to the Runjin Sambo communities. Aliyu announced that his administration has awarded contracts for the construction of Islamiyya schools, mosques, and the renovation of … Read more
Elder Sunday Kpere-Daibo, 90, and his wife, Reverend Josephine Kpere-Daibo, 80, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and milestone birthdays in Benin City. The retired veteran banker, praised for his integrity and visionary leadership, began his career with Barclays Bank in Sapele, which later became Union Bank. The celebration at Uyi Grand International Event Centre in … Read more
An ancient relic, believed by some to have been placed on Jesus Christ’s head during his crucifixion, has returned to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after being saved from the devastating fire that engulfed the building. The Crown of Thorns, which consists of a circle of rushes encased in a crystal and gold tube, … Read more
Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, Acting Chief Judge of Ekiti State, urged the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) to push for law amendments to safeguard women’s and children’s rights. He gave the advice during FIDA’s annual lecture in Ado-Ekiti, themed “Achieving Enhanced Institutional Structures for the Advancement of Women and Children in Nigeria.” Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, represented … Read more
Polaris Bank has asked the Niger State High Court in Minna to dismiss a criminal charge filed by the Niger State Internal Revenue Service against its Managing Director. The charge alleges the bank failed to provide information about customers who applied for foreign exchange. The bank, through its lawyer Usman Sule (SAN), argued that the … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly following his controversial attempt to impose martial law, a move that has plunged the nation into political chaos midway through his presidency. The unicameral legislature voted 204 to 85 in favour of impeachment on Saturday, marking the second such vote in just over … Read more
William Troost-Ekong has expressed his support for compatriot Ademola Lookman to claim the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. Lookman is one of five players shortlisted for the prestigious honour, following an impressive season for both club and country. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is preparing to celebrate the continent’s top football talents at the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony. Scheduled for Monday, December 16, in Marrakech, Morocco, the event is expected to spotlight Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Zambia’s Barbra Banda as strong contenders for the prestigious Men’s and Women’s African Footballer of the … Read more
A Palestinian doctor, believed to be the last remaining orthopaedic surgeon in northern Gaza, was killed by Israeli tank fire, according to Palestinian officials. Dr. Sayeed Joudeh, a retired surgeon who returned to work during the ongoing conflict, died on Thursday while en route to al-Awda Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has imposed a ban on the use of firecrackers and knockouts in Abuja during the Christmas celebrations to ensure the safety of residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, stated that the ban is aimed at protecting lives and property throughout the festive … Read more
The widow of the late Colonel Paul Ogbebor, Mrs. Rita Lori Ogbebor, has expressed that she would rather die than beg President Bola Tinubu or the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to intervene in a land dispute in Abuja. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Mrs. Ogbebor addressed … Read more
A tragic fire engulfed the Christ Apostolic Church parish in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, trapping several worshippers inside the building. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in Lagelu Local Government Area, according to sources on Saturday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant … Read more
Simon Ekpa, a leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is currently held at Finland’s Kylmäkoski Prison, known as one of the toughest facilities in the world, following his arrest on terror-related charges. Ekpa, who styles himself as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, was arrested alongside four others for allegedly inciting … Read more
The hawking of naira notes at exorbitant rates has surged across Nigeria as citizens continue to grapple with limited cash availability in banking halls, despite repeated warnings and threats from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition … Read more