BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a new framework aimed at curbing the rising wave of fraud within the country’s financial sector. Under the draft guidelines, customers must report fraudulent transactions within 72 hours, while banks and fintechs are now obligated to …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims that it halted constituency projects initiated by Senator Gbenga Daniel of Ogun East out of political hostility, insisting that the affected projects were stopped solely because they failed to meet required standards. In a statement issued on Monday, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA – The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, on Tuesday, December 3, 2025, joined the nationwide commemoration of 70 Years of Nigerian Women in the Police Force with a symbolic 5km …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has proposed a total expenditure of ₦1,668,997,993,125.44 for the 2026 fiscal year – a 63 percent increase from the 2025 budget of ₦1.054 trillion. Presenting the Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Sustainable Legacy,” before members of the State House of Assembly …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has promised to support a young man in his music career after being moved by his exceptional performance at the Heirs Insurance Travel Festival. The budding artiste, Tobi Godsent, captivated …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Popular Nollywood actress and YouTube film producer, Bimbo Ademoye, has poured out her heartfelt appreciation to her fans, acknowledging their unwavering love and support. Sharing her message on Instagram, the actress reflected on how she never knew what life with a loyal fanbase would feel like – …

BOSTON, MA, USA – Professor of Social Ethics and Director of the African Studies Center at Boston University, Prof. Nimi Wariboko (Walter G. Muelder Chair), has firmly denied a report published on November 2, 2025, by Abuja-based newspaper “The North Journals”, which he says “falsely attributed a statement to me.” …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, Asade Agunloye IV, took time out of his demanding schedule to attend the traditional wedding ceremony of Mr. Adeboye Adebiyi Adewale, son of the late Omooba Adedeji Adesanya Adewale. The groom exchanged …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George has opened up about the colleagues who stood by her during one of the most difficult periods of her life, when she was living in a church. In an interview shared on the official YouTube channel of Biola Adebayo Ent TV, George …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, MFR, Asade Agunloye IV, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has reiterated his dedication to partnering with his alma mater to further its developmental goals and uphold its tradition of educational excellence. The Chairman …