Defence Minister Muhammad Badaru has said that the Nigerian military does not have enough personnel to combat terrorism in many parts of Northern Nigeria. Speaking on Tuesday, he said that despite the challenges, the military has been successful in decimating terrorist groups, including killing seven top leaders recently. Badaru noted […]
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Ayra Starr to join Chris Brown on US tour
On Entertainment Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is set to join Chris Brown on the North American leg of his upcoming ’11:11′ tour, which will begin on June 5 in Detroit and conclude on August 6 in Los Angeles. The tour comes after the release of Brown’s 11th studio album ’11:11′ […]
Bank of Ghana suspends First Bank, GTB FX trading licences over alleged fraud
The Bank of Ghana has suspended the foreign exchange trading licenses of Guaranty Trust Bank and First Bank, both Nigerian-owned banks in Ghana, due to “fraudulent documentation” in their forex operations. The suspension will be effective from March 18, 2024, for one month. This action was taken following breaches of […]
Binance Ends Services In Nigeria With Effect From March 8.
Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will discontinue all services related to the Nigerian Naira, effective March 8, 2024. This decision comes as a response to increased scrutiny from Nigerian regulators. Binance has advised users to withdraw their Naira, trade their Naira assets, or convert Naira into cryptocurrency before […]
Mrs Soludo Restates Resolve To Sustain Campaign Against Gender Based Violence
Anambra State Governor’s wife, Nonye Soludo, has reaffirmed her dedication to leading the charge in protecting women, children, and girls from abuse and violence in the state. During a meeting at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia with partners from IPAS Nigerian Health Foundation, it was decided to adopt two key […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Intercepts Trucks
Loaded With Food At Major Exit Routes Of The Country
Report has it that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has impounded 21 trucks loaded with food and non-food items in Nigeria. The trucks were heading towards N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic, and Cameroon. The anti-graft agency intercepted the trucks in a sting operation at major exit routes […]
Media Outlets To Get Relief From Arbitrary Sanctions From NBC.
The new Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Charles Ebuebu, has promised to follow due process in the regulation of broadcast stations in Nigeria. In an exclusive interview with news men on Monday, Ebuebu, who replaced Balarabe Illelah as Director-General of NBC last October, said there will be an […]
France Set To Make Abortion Constitutional Right
French lawmakers were expected on Monday to anchor the right to abortion in the country’s constitution, in a global first that has garnered overwhelming public support. A congress of both houses of parliament in Versailles starting at 3:30 pm (1430 GMT) should find the three-fifths majority needed for the change […]
US Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Bid To Axe Trump From Ballot
The US Supreme Court on Monday removed a potential hurdle to Donald Trump’s bid to recapture the White House, unanimously dismissing a state court ruling that could have barred him from the ballot for engaging in insurrection. The high-stakes ruling in favor of the former president came on the eve […]
Ondo Amotekun arrests 67 over alleged kidnapping, robbery
The Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun Corps has arrested no fewer than 67 men for allegedly involving in kidnapping and some other crimes in the state. The suspects were said to have been arrested by the men of the Amotekun Corps in collaboration with the police, […]