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ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, has assumed control of the N16.5 billion fraud case implicating Polaris Bank and its employee, Chinenye Duru. Originally brought forward by the Inspector General of Police in December 2023, the case alleges that …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Bode George has lambasted President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s deteriorating economic conditions. Despite governmental assurances aimed at alleviating the impact of harsh economic realities, George argued that Nigerians are yet to experience relief. Addressing the economy during a recent appearance on Channels …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Body of Banks’ CEOs. The announcement was made by CIBN on its website on Monday, July 8, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has issued a directive to the contractor handling the Denro-Ishashi-Akute road project, instructing them to complete the work within two weeks. This announcement was made on Monday, July 7, 2024, alongside plans to commence construction on the Alagbole-Ajuwon and …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), clarified the rationale behind the establishment of the School of Islamic Affairs within the Nigerian military, emphasizing its role in enhancing the spiritual development and capacity building of military personnel. Speaking at a joint press briefing …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – JUNE 9, 2024: Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 Changemakers Innovation Challenge. The theme for this year’s Changemakers Innovation Challenge is “Driving Change With Digital Innovation,” this initiative seeks to empower community non-profit organisations and social enterprises that utilise …

The shocking incident of a housemaid urinating in her madam’s mug in the kitchen was captured on CCTV and has sparked widespread reactions on social media. The CCTV footage, which has circulated online, portrays the moment when the madam, speaking in Hausa, discovered the unsettling act. She expressed her dismay, …

Here are four things that mosquitoes don’t like, which can help in deterring them from biting you: 1 Citrus Plants and Other Natural Repellents: Mosquitoes are naturally repelled by certain plants like citrus fruits, lavender, basil, and catnip. These plants contain oils that mosquitoes find unpleasant, thereby reducing their likelihood …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – JULY 8, 2024: Access Holdings Plc (‘the Group’), one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, has announced the commencement of its N351 billion Rights Issue (‘the Offer’). A subset of the Group’s Capital Raising Programme aiming to generate up to US$1.5 billion (One Billion, Five Hundred Million …

…As Dangote Reassures On Commencement Of Petrol Production, July LAGOS, NIGERIA – International financial analytics corporation, S&P Global, has described the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals Company as capable of resolving Nigeria’s foreign exchange (forex) issue and its huge pressure on the local Naira currency, …