The Central Bank of Nigeria has, with immediate effect, sacked the entire Board of Directors of Polaris, Titan, Union and Keystone Banks. CBN sources say the decision was taken in a meeting led by the apex bank’s governor, Yemi Cardoso, on Wednesday in Abuja. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, hinted that an…
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has carpeted the All Progressives Congress (APC) position on the crisis in Ila College of Education, saying the main opposition in the state has continued to exhibit shallowness on critical issues. The PDP in a statement signed by the Director of Media, Hon. Hezekiah Oladele…
MultiChoice Group has announced that the channels will broadcast all 52 games of the forthcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON). DSTV Nigeria made this announcement via its official X handle on Wednesday. The tweet reads, “No gree for anybody! Watch all 52 matches of the #afcon2023 on @supersports Afcon #DStvnigeria #supereagles.” The company stated that…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on public and private bodies to support veterans as a mark of recognition for their service to the nation. Speaking at the 2024 launching of the Armed Forces Remembrance emblem at Osogbo on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke noted that economic crises facing the nation should not warrant the…
A 51-year-old father, Michael Ayinde has been remanded for allegedly raping his 17-year-old daughter. Similarly, the father’s son, Abiola, 19, was also remanded for allegedly raping his younger sister. The father and son allegedly committed the offence at their residence in Agboti Olosan area, Alakia, Ibadan, Oyo State Capital. The son, Abiola Ayinde, who is…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the receipt of the petition by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, over alleged bullying and threats to her life by Grammy nominee, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, while responding to an inquiry on Tuesday, said investigation had begun…
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has appealed to Nigerians to support the team’s bid to win a fourth AFCON title at the 34th edition of the tournament, which will take place from January 13 to February 11 in Ivory Coast. Nigeria has been drawn into Group A alongside host Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea….
The Nigeria national football team, Super Eagles, departed Lagos on Wednesday to take part in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cote d’Ivoire. Members of the team were dressed in native attires, putting on a white kaftan with green caps, showcasing Nigeria’s national colours. Recall that Morocco football team, Atlas Lions, on Saturday,…
French President Emmanuel Marcon, on Tuesday, named Gabriel Attal, 34, the country’s new prime minister. According to a report published by Associated Press, Attal will become the youngest person to occupy France’s second-highest office at 34 years old. He is also France’s first openly gay prime minister. Attal was named prime minister, as President Macron…
Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned political appointees against corruption and abuse of office in their various ministries and agencies. He handed down this warning today at the 2024 prayer programme of the state’s Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) where he was publicly endorsed as the governorship flag bearer of the party for…
