Lagos to Accra by bicycle
Gideon Adeyeni, a development worker and activist during the Christmas break, travelled to Accra, Ghana on his bicycle. He narrates his experience in this short travelogue I wrote a greater part of this piece sitting under a tree on my way to Tema from Aflao, Ghana. Between 23rd and 28th December 2023, I rode my […]
Our GMD not detained by EFCC, Zenith Bank declares
Zenith Bank has dismissed the alleged arrest of its Group Managing Director, Mr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The bank’s Company Secretary/General Counsel, Mr Michael Otu, said this in a statement to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Wednesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an […]
Tinubu appoints new board, management of NAHCOM, NCPC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM) and the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC). A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the appointments were pending confirmation by the Senate. […]
Child trafficking: Police rescue three babies, arrest 16 suspects in Gombe
The Police Command in Gombe State said it had rescued three babies and arrested 16 suspects in a case of alleged child trafficking and criminal conspiracy. ASP Mahid Abubakar, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, said this while briefing journalists on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Usman, in Gombe on Wednesday. […]
APC governors pledge implementation of Tinubu’s policies, better welfare for Nigerians
The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has assured the implementation of the policies of President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government at the grassroots and better welfare for Nigerians. Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Chairman of the forum, which is an umbrella body of serving All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, gave the assurance at the end of […]
Plateau killings: U.S. senator pledges support for Nigeria
A United States Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock has expressed solidarity with the Nigerian government and people in the wake of devastating killings in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas of Plateau State. Over 200 lives were tragically lost during attacks in the communities on Christmas eve. Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Americas had condemned the […]
CBN appoints new executives for Union, Keystone, Polaris banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has appointed new executives for Keystone, Polaris and Union Banks, following the dissolution of the board and management of the banks on Wednesday. This is contained in a statement by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali in Abuja. According to Sidi-Ali, Yetunde Oni is the new […]
Organisation seeks stiffer penalties for financial crimes
Diamondsmith De’Great Universal, a private organisation, has advocated stiff penalties for fraud-related cases to boost the fight against financial crimes. Mr James Abidemi, the Director of Operations/CEO of the organisation, made the appeal at a news conference in Abuja. He decried carrying incidents of fraud by fraudsters against unsuspecting citizens to often hinder meaningful development. […]
AFCON: Representing Nigeria is now an all-comers affair, says Omokaro
Bright Omokaro, ex-Nigerian international, says representing Nigeria in the Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) has now become all-comers’ affair, where benched players in their foreign clubs are making the Super Eagles team. He said this was unlike his playing days in the 1970s when it was tough to don the Nigerian jersey. Omokaro said this to […]
BREAKING: SuperSport to show AFCON 2024
Multichoice, owners of Digital Satellite Television (DStv) have concluded plans to broadcast the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote d’Ivoire 2024 on its sporting channel, SuperSport. The company had earlier said it would not transmit the competition ‘because the channel has not secured the rights to broadcast the tournament.’ But it appears to have […]
