September 6, 2024
EFCC arrests 56 suspected Yahoo-yahoo boys in Kwara
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said they arrested 56 persons suspected to be internet fraudsters in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Head, Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, said: “The arrests were carried out between Tuesday, September 3 and 4, 2024, at […]
Gunmen ‘abduct 15’ in Kaduna community
At least 15 people have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in Mani village, Chikun LGA of Kaduna state. Sources said the gunmen invaded the community early Thursday morning, before swooping on “nursing mothers and young persons”. Mansir Hassan, spokesperson of the Kaduna police command, did not immediately respond to requests for comments on the development. […]
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D’banj entertains passengers on BRT bus [VIDEO]
Famous Nigerian singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known by his stage name, D’banj, has entertained passengers on the Lagos’ Blue Line Train and BRT bus. The singer was on board the public transportation system and surprised the commuters with free concert and gifts. D’banj in the now trending video on social media, danced with an […]
NNPLC confirms date to commence sale of Dangote petrol
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed that the much-anticipated petrol from the Dangote Refinery will enter the market on September 15, 2024, ushering in a new era for the petroleum industry. This announcement was made in a press release signed by Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye, stating that the price of […]
Fed Govt reviews inmates’ feeding allowance from N750 to N1,250
The Federal Government has reviewed the feeding allowance of inmates in the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). This followed a recent viral video that showed inmates complaining of poor feeding at the correctional centres in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. NCoS spokesman Umar Abubakar said announced while addressing reporters during the monthly media briefing of […]
Emefiele: Court fixes September 12 to hear applications on forfeited assets
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of a Lagos Federal High Court has fixed September 12 to hear the applications on the forfeited money and properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. On August 15, Justice Akintayo Aluko had ordered an interim forfeiture of $2.045 million and some landed properties linked to Emefiele. […]
Access Bank, Qatar Airways extend discounted fares on flight till Dec 2024
In efforts to further ease financial barriers to air travel, Qatar Airlines has extended its discount partnership deal with Access Bank till December 2024. The deal involves up to 12% discount on both business and economy class tickets purchase by Access Bank customers who book their flights online using Qatar Airways’ website. Access Bank customers, […]
Ex-Police spokesperson, Chike Godwin Oti seeks N25m for kidney transplant
A former Police Spokes person in Lagos State, ACP Chike Oti, who is battling kidney disease, has appealed to Nigerians for financial assistance of N25 million to undergo a kidney transplant. Oti, in a statement made available to Vanguard, on Thursday in Lagos, said he was recently diagnosed with fifth-stage renal failure. He said: “My […]
NIN-SIM linkage deadline: Enrolment system working seamlessly — NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has said that the National Identification Number, NIN, enrolment, verification and authentication, modification of data and other services were going on seamlessly to meet the needs of Nigeria for the NIN-SIM linkage deadline. The commission in a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, said that no […]