July 5, 2024
GICN Accuses Zenith Bank’s Chairman, Jim Ovia Of N3.5Billion Fraud, Others; Issues 7-Day Arrest Ultimatum To EFCC
An anti-corruption organisation, Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seven days to arrest and prosecute the Chairman of Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia, for alleged N3.5 billion money laundering and other alleged fraudulent activities. The organisation in a petition signed by its Publicity Officer, Leticia Omeiza, accused Ovia […]
Nigerian Railway Corporation Suspends Warri-Itakpe Service After Derailment, To Refund Customers
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of services from Ujevwu in Delta to Itakpe in Kogi State from Friday, July, 5th. It was gathered that the suspension was due to an obstruction on the track. This is contained in a notice sent to customers titled “Public Announcement” and obtained by newsmen on […]
Nigerian Open University, Scraps Law Programme, Leaves Over 1000 Students’ Stranded
The National Open University (NOUN) Law students have called out for help over the scrapping of the law programme by the University management, leaving students who are nearing completion of their projects in dilemma. According to Sahara Reporters, Documents seen shows that on 25th of January, 2023, the University’s Senate ratified the scrapping of the […]
Kenyan President Ruto Bows To Protesters, Scraps Budgets For First Lady’s Office, Dissolves 40 Agencies
President William Ruto of Kenya has responded to nationwide protests by eliminating the budget for the country’s first and second ladies’ offices. In a live broadcast, he outlined extensive austerity measures, including dissolving 47 state agencies and halting non-essential official travel. President Ruto declared, “The number of government advisors will be immediately reduced by 50%,” […]
61-year-old electrocuted in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State said that a yet-to-be-identified 61-year-old man has lost his life after being electrocuted during the flood incident. Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the death in a post he shared on his X handle on Thursday. He said that the incident happened on Wednesday during the downpour in the […]
Armed robbers trail, kill Kogi man after bank transaction
Armed robbers on Friday unleashed mayhem on a man coming out of a new generation bank and dispossessed him of yet to be the yet-to-be-ascertained sum of money before they shot him dead. Eyewitness accounts stated that the armed robbers trailed the man from the bank up to Phase II, Lokongoma right in front of […]
Ibadan stadium declared unfit for NPFL matches
The playing turf of the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Oyo State has been declared unfit to host Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matches. The pronouncement was made in a statement issued by the league board on Thursday via its official website. This is coming barely three years after the stadium was rehabilitated by the […]
Anambra building collapse: Two die, others hospitalised
Two yet-to-be-identified persons have been confirmed dead in the two-storey building collapse that occurred at the Ekeoyibo market, Amawbia in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday. It had reported that the two-storey building still under construction, housing traders and shop owners suddenly collapsed at about noon on Thursday, initially trapping some […]
Reps summon minister over alleged diversion of N1.5bn
The House of Representatives has launched a probe into the N1.5 billion meant for the payment of contractors, but allegedly diverted by principal officers of the Federal ministry of women affairs. The House Committee on Women Affairs commenced the probe in Abuja against the backdrop of petitions by contractors over non-payment of contracts executed. Rep. […]
9mobile appoints new CEO
Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, has announced the appointment of Obafemi Banigbe as its Chief Executive Officer. This strategic move is part of the company’s broader plan to embark on a new phase of business transformation, Nigeria’s fourth biggest telecom operator by market share said in a statement to The PUNCH […]