••• Seeks Banks’ support for new industrial policy Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has urged Banks’ Chief Executive officers in Nigeria to reopen their closed branches in towns across Osun state, assuring that “there is a new Sheriff in town”. Speaking at the comissioning of the rebuilt Ede branch of First Bank of Nigeria…
The administration of the Executive Governor of Osun State under the leadership of Senator Ademola Adeleke has completed the renovation of Osun Governor’s lodge and Osun State Liaison Office, located at 53, Remi Fani Kayode street GRA Ikeja, Lagos State. Recall that the Governor conducted a spot assessment of the property early this year where…
Police operatives in Imo State have arrested two women, identified as Eke Chinyere, 48, and Glory Okon, for allegedly stealing children and selling them to potential buyers for child labour or ritual purposes. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Henry Okoye, while parading the suspects on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, said they were arrested in Umuguma, Owerri-west…
The house of representatives, on Thursday, passed a bill seeking to amend the supplementary appropriation act 2022. The executive bill, which was given accelerated passage, followed the adoption of a report presented by Julius Ihonvbere, the majority leader. While speaking on the floor of the house, Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker, said the “challenges” of the…
Manchester United’s troubles with Financial Fair Play have finally come to a head with UEFA taking action against the club. Simon Stone of BBC reports that the club has been fined €300,000 by the governing body for a “minor” FFP breach. He reports that United are “disappointed” with the decision and that it comes as…
Obi-Uchendu has again returned as the host of this year’s edition of the BBNaija ‘All Stars’ edition. Ebuka took to Instagram to post photos to mark his 41st birthday which also falls on the day of the unveiling of the show. “Working on my birthday cos it’s a big one… “#BBNaija All Stars premieres on…
A 17-year-old Nigerian Boy, Akor Kelechi Kingsley, is set to attempt the Guinness World Record for the most watermelon eaten in 30 seconds. Kingsley, who has received approval from Guinness World Records, plans to eat 750g of watermelon in 30 seconds. The most watermelon eaten in 30 seconds is 675 grammes, which was achieved by…
A 2-year-old baby, Ivan Onose Omhonrina was shot dead and his younger brother, Eromonsele, sustained injury during a raid on a notorious drug joint by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State. According to Daily Trust, the kids were sh0t at their mother’s shop when NDLEA operatives raided the drug…
Nigerian Air Force fighter jet on Friday, July 14, crashed in Makurdi, Benue State capital. What led to the crash is still unclear, but Punch reported that two personnel of the Nigerian Air Force onboard the jet were ejected unhurt. A source told the publication; “An FT7-NI aircraft crashed today in Makurdi. The cause of…
Despite recent criticisms of plans to increase the price of service charges, the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria has said current economic conditions have not prompted point-of-sale operators to reconsider their plans to implement the new framework starting next Monday. This was as it indicated plans to extend the implementation of…
