At Fayose’s wedding: Makinde warns Nigerians not to die for politician
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has warned Nigerians against dying for politicians. Makinde said this at the wedding ceremony of one of the sons of former Ekiti State governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Ayo Fayose, held in Lagos. Despite their political differences, Makinde was one of the guests at the wedding, which held in Lagos...
Military action alone can’t solve insecurity in Nigeria – U.S. envoy
The U.S. Consulate in Lagos has explained that Nigeria’s success does not just depend on its military effectiveness on the battlefield but it requires improvements to the economy, fiscal transparency, violence-free elections, anti-corruption, anti-nepotism efforts, a welcoming business environment for investors and good governance off the battlefield as well. It reiterated that the United States is Nigeria’s partner of choice,...
Two lecturers sacked for sexual harassment
Two lecturers – Malam Abubakar Baba and Mr. Adebusoye Sunday – of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi have been dismissed over allegations of sexual harassment levelled against them. The Rector, Mr. Sunusi Gumau, announced their dismissal while briefing newsmen at the end of the 98th meeting of the Governing Council, on Sunday in Bauchi. Gumau said that the decision was reached after...
Chelsea’s Mount nets hat trick in 7-0 rout over 10-man Norwich
Chelsea have retained their place at the top of the Premier League thanks to a hat trick by Mason Mount and a resounding 7-0 win over 10-man Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The hosts were without first-choice strikers Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner, who both suffered injuries in Wednesday’s Champions League win over Malmo FF. Midfielder Mount opened the...
Buhari to unveil CBN’s eNaira on Monday
President Muhammadu Buhari will formally unveil the Nigerian Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), known as the eNaira, on Monday October 25, 2021, at the State House, Abuja. Director, Corporate Communications of CBN, Osita Nwanisobi, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday. The CBN stated that the digital currency will be launched with the theme, “Same Naira, more possibilities”. According to him,...
FBN Holdings confirms Otedola’s acquisition of 5.07% equity stake
Barely 24 hours after denying notification of possible acquisition of shares by Mr. Femi Otedola, FBN Holdings (FBNH) Plc on Saturday confirmed that the business mogul has acquired 5.07 per cent equity stake in the company. FBNH Company Secretary, Mr. Seye Kosoko, in another statement on Saturday posted on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd website affirmed that Otedola and his...
Ex-Minister Chidoka shares sweet, bitter experience as Law student
Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has graduated with a Bachelor of Law degree, LLB Second Class Upper from Baze University, Abuja. The former Corp Marshal of Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), shared pictures of his graduation ceremony on his Instagram account. Chidoka, who said he nearly called it quit from the programme, said he will soon be a partner with...
Why PDP must stop National Convention, by Secondus
Suspended National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has vowed to stop the October 30 National Convention of the opposition party. Already, Secondus has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Judicial Division in respect to the case filed by one Mr. Ibeawuchi E. Alex and four others jointly instituted Suit No PHC/2183/CS/2021. In...
Oyo Jailbreak: 575 inmates missing, 262 recaptured – Official
The Nigeria Correctional Service, Oyo State Command, has disclosed that 837 awaiting trial inmates escaped from the Abolongo Correctional Centre in Oyo Town, when suspected gunmen attacked the facility. Its Public Relations Officer, Olanrewaju Anjorin, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Ibadan. Suspected gunmen invaded the facility on Friday at about 9:30p.m. after they used dynamite to blast the wall. Anjorin said all...
Flubot: 9 ways to avoid virus that steals banking details from Android devices
On Friday, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)alerted Nigerians of the existence of a new, high-risk and extremely-damaging malware called Flubot which targets banking details from Android devices. Here are some things to know about the virus and how to avoid it from stealing your credit and banking details: 1 – Flubot targets Android devices. Flubot “impersonates Android mobile banking applications to draw fake...
