September 2024
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 […]
Spain should lose 2030 World Cup unless racism declines – Vinicius
Brazil’s forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group D football match between Paraguay and Brazil at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 28, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior has called for […]
Ugandan Olympic runner, Cheptegei dies following alleged attack by boyfriend
Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei, has died following an alleged attack by her boyfriend.The head of the country’s Olympic Committee disclosed on Thursday. The athlete, aged 33, reportedly died days after she was doused in petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend.Kenyan and Ugandan media reported that Cheptegei, who competed in the ParisOlympics […]
Galatasaray to cough N10.6 billion as Osimhen completes loan move
Victor Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli, the Turkish club announced. Galatasaray will pay €6 million (about N10.6 billion) net to the 25-year-old Nigeria international for the 2024-2025 season, the club said in a statement, with Napoli adding that the agreement lasts until the end of June. Osimhen signed a contract […]
EFCC boss, Olukoyede risks imprisonment over alleged contempt of court
A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, says the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede risks imprisonment over his alleged refusal to comply with its ruling in a suit filed against the Commission by the Bliss Multinational Perfection and Arch Oyinmiebi Bribena, the Chief Executive Officer of Baraza […]
DANGOTE: NNPC yet to lift petrol, contract negotiations ongoing
Dangote Refinery has clarified that NNPC Limited is yet to commence the lifting of petrol at the facility as both parties are still negotiating terms. Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina in a statement on Thursday said the company is not in a position to determine the price of petrol as […]
NEC gives FCT, Kwara, three others Mon. deadline on State Police
Some states that are yet to submit their reports on the proposal for the creation of state police have till Monday to do so, the National Economic Council (NEC) gave the directive yesterday. On February 15, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu agreed with the need to establish state police as recommended by governors to curb rising […]