The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public that there is no set deadline for the use of old Naira notes. The assurance was contained in a statement issued by Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications. This clarification addresses false reports circulating that the N200, N500, and N1,000 notes would…
After displaying a N500 per night “hotel” he discovered in Born State, a guy has sparked a stir on the internet. @indiscov posted a video of the “hotel” called Kabura on TikTok, and it quickly became very popular. A narrator in @indiscov’s clip clarified that the “hotel” is not only inexpensive but also offers a…
The vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University, Professor Chigozie Ogbu, yesterday firmly denied recent rumors on social media of planning to sell university utility vehicles to the public The Chancellor denied the allegations during a press conference held at the university campus, where he emphasized that the accusations were completely false and baseless. During his…
Ibrahim made the accusation during the 3rd Annual Lecture of the Bursary Department at the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, themed “The Role of Accountants in Enhancing Ethical Financial Practices in the University System.” The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, Niger State, Prof Hassan Ibrahim, has accused members of the National…
The case was adjourned to November 13, 2024, for continuation of trial. Stephen Salau Gana, the 10th Prosecution Witness, (PW10) in the trial of former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has disclosed how Emefiele awarded contracts without bidding processes in violation of procurement act. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is…
The apex Igbo organization known as Ohaneze Ndigbo has lamented that the former National Chairman of the National Electoral Commission NEC Prof Humphrey Nwosu died without being celebrated by the country despite his contributions towards the electoral system of Nigeria. The body further protested that while the acclaimed winner the June 12 general election Late…
Pensioners in Abia State under the aegis of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Abia Council, have accused the government of betraying their trust with regard to payment of pension arrears. Briefing newsmen in Umuahia on Thursday, the union expressed dissatisfaction over Governor Alex Otti’s failure to clear outstanding pensions and gratuities despite promises during…
The Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have busted a market in the State, where human tongues and other human parts are sold. The Spokesperson of the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post he shared on his social media handle, in which he also identified…
Mr. Emeka Alachu, an indigene of Umuchu town in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing property in the households and facilities of some of the residents of the community and its environs. It was gathered that the suspect, who was apprehended by some local security officials, was recently…
The Federal Government has banned the export of locally produced Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, starting November 1, 2024. This was announced by Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), to prioritize domestic supply in a bid to alleviate the escalating costs of LPG for Nigerian households. The…
