The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all deposit money banks (DMBs) in the country to ensure they dispense cash to their customers while asking bank customers to report any erring bank. In a circular to all the deposit money banks and the general public, the apex bank said it will intensify its oversight role to sanction any bank found hoarding cash. The circular was posted on its verified X handle on Tuesday. Governor of the Central Bank, Yemi Cardoso, had stated that enough banknotes have been supplied to all the banks according to their capacity, stating that…
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President Bola Tinubu has conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement was made during a bilateral meeting held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu emphasized that the award symbolizes Nigeria’s gratitude for India’s partnership. “To signify our appreciation of India as Nigeria’s partner,” the President noted. Prime Minister Modi arrived in Abuja on Saturday evening and was officially welcomed at the forecourt of the Villa on Sunday morning around 10:20 a.m. The ceremonial reception included the playing of the…
No fewer than four persons were feared killed following a multiple explosion at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State on Friday night. It was gathered that a tanker laden with petroleum products exploded, affecting other vehicles in the area known for its gridlock. The incident started around 9:15pm adjacent to the Indorama Petrochemical Company located along the Akpojo-Onne axis of the East-West Road leading to some critical national assets. A source living in Akpajo, Eleme Local Government Area, said he heard a deafening sound twice from his residence. The source who gave his name as…
A former governor of Imo State Emeka Ihedioha has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), 26 years after joining one of Nigeria’s leading political parties. Having been one of the party’s founding members, Ihedioha cited a variance of “personal beliefs” as part of his reason for quitting the PDP. “Regrettably, in recent times, the party has taken on a path that is at variance with my personal beliefs. Despite my attempt to offer counsel, the party is, sadly no longer able to carry out internal reforms, enforce its own rules, or offer credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has insisted that available evidence showed that a 12-year-old student of the Dowen College, Lekki, Sylvester Junior Oromoni, died from excessive massaging. Falani’s belief is against the earlier judgement of the Coroner Magistrate, Mikhail Kadiri, who said Oromoni died as a result of failed treatment for his enlarged liver due to his parents and doctor’s negligence. Falana said the coroner disregarded further toxicological examination and withdrew initial recommendations for criminal negligence charges, despite glaring evidence and allegations of bullying within the school, including the discovery of a mysterious substance in Sylvester’s stomach. The…
The Coroner Magistrate, Mikhail Kadiri, determined that Oromoni died as a result of failing treatment for his enlarged liver. ALagos State Coroner Inquest court sitting in Ogba Magistrate Court has ruled that the death of a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Sylvester Junior was caused by the negligence of his parent and doctor. The Coroner Magistrate, Mikhail Kadiri, determined that Oromoni died as a result of failing treatment for his enlarged liver. Oromoni had died on November 30, 2021. His death was linked to a bully and an alleged deadly chemical he was forced to consume at school.…
Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, who was handed a six-month prison sentence over naira abuse, currently shares the same cell with male inmates at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre, PUNCH Metro has learnt. Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, while sentencing the convict, on Friday, April 12, 2024, said the judgment would be a deterrent to others who are found abusing and mutilating the naira. Bobrisky who was taken into the Custodial Centre after the judgement was said to have been treated equally like other inmates. A top official in the facility who spoke to…
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has vowed to liberate Rivers people from bad governance and oppression. Fubara spoke on Saturday at a thanksgiving rally organised by the SIMplified Movement at Ibaka, Okirika Local Government Area. The SIMplified Movement, a pro-Fubara group, organised the event to mark the governor’s successful election and victory at the Supreme Court. Fubara who spoke through Awajinombek Abiante, the member representing, Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro federal constituency in the House of Representatives, said that Rivers people had been oppressed for too long ”A reggae artiste named Lucky Dube, once sang about the imprisonment of the mind, that song…
Late Nollywood actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu will be buried on June 28 at his hometown Amuri, in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. The burial date for the late veteran was contained in the burial arrangements released by the family on Saturday, which was jointly signed by Elder Sunday Okafor (Mr Ibu’s elder brother) and Mr Ibu’s immediate family. According to the family, the late Ibu made his home community, Enugu state, Nigeria and indeed Africa as a whole proud while alive. “The Okafor family in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West LGA in…
Oluchukwu sets new record and becomes first Nigerian female officer graduate from UK military academy. Officer Cadet Owowoh Oluchukwu made history on Friday as she became the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the esteemed Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom (UK) . At just 24 years old, Oluchukwu joined 134 other Officer Cadets in London for the Sovereign’s Parade, marking the culmination of 44 weeks of rigorous training as part of Commissioning Course 232. This was contained in a statement by the Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer of the British High Commission in Abuja,…
Idris Okuneye, a popular crossdresser known as Bobrisky, yesterday confessed to being a man while speaking to Justice Abimbola Awogboro of a Federal High Court in Lagos. Prior to his confession in court on Friday, Bobrisky had ignited controversy over his gender status. The crossdresser claimed to have undergone different surgeries to become a woman. At some point, Bobrisky even said he was ready to bear a child. However, shortly before he was handed a 6-month jail term on Friday, Justice Awogboro asked the convict of his sex, and he quickly replied, “I am a man My Lord.” The…
Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo popularly called, Jnr Pope, is dead. It was gathered that the actor died on Wednesday afternoon during a boat trip for a film production. National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed to Channels Television that the remains of the actor have been deposited at the morgue. He also confirmed that the remains of a crew member were recovered while the bodies of three other crew members were yet to be recovered as they were five in the boat which capsized after colliding with another boat around the River Niger area…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the posting of some Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) to various Commands and Formations, as well as the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The move, according to a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Ademuyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday, is to strengthen community engagement and strategic communication. Adejobi said the newly posted officers, which include Hundeyin Sewanu, have been tasked to be professional in their dealings and foster unalloyed relationship with members of the Public. “The newly posted officers and their respective…
As the world celebrates Easter, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged Christians to imbibe Jesus Christ’s spirit of humility, love and sacrifice during and even after the celebration of His death and resurrection. Akpabio, who stated this in his Easter message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, congratulated all Christians at home and in the diaspora for successfully completing the 40 days Lent and witnessing yet another Easter celebration. He said, “Just as Jesus Christ in His humility and love offered Himself for the redemption of mankind, I admonish us all to emulate…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a stern warning to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him of dishonesty and potential breaches of the constitution. In a renew race of hostility, the legislature vowed to resume impeachment proceedings, if the Governor Fubara persists in violating constitutional principles. Addresding a press briefing in Port Harcourt, on Saturday, Speaker Martin Amaewhule accompanied by 26 members of the Assembly, delivered a communique outlining their grievances and intentions. The lawmakers expressed disappointment over Governor Fubara’s failure to uphold the commitments outlined in the Presidential Peace Accord, which he voluntarily signed. The withdrawal of…
The Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State where sixteen soldiers were killed has been deserted. Meanwhile, there is strong indication that some angry soldiers may have razed the community, Channels TV reported. Nevertheless, a manhunt for the killers of the soldiers has commenced and some persons were said to have been arrested, the military confirmed. It is reported that 16 personnel led by the General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam on a peace mission were ambushed on Thursday at the community. The Chief of Defence Staff Lit. General Christopher…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has faulted the Accountant General of the Federation and the Commissioners of Finance of the 36 states for choosing to hold a workshop in the United Kingdom. It was gathered that the workshop was held at Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington London, from March 4 to March 9, 2024. However, some Nigerians and organizations have condemned the action of the AGF amidst the economic hardship in the country. Reacting to the development in a statement on Saturday via his X handle, Obi said the decision of the AGF and…
There are signs that organized labour in Nigeria will advocate for a new minimum salary of N500,000 as the zonal public hearing on the new wage structure gets underway. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, had previously indicated that the organization would try to push for as much as N1 million; however, Punch has learned that the demand might only be N500,000 based on suggestions made by state chapters. Various parties are anticipated to provide comments at the public hearing regarding a new minimum wage that takes into account the realities of the modern economy. The zonal…
The English Premier League giants, Manchester United, are preparing an offer of €110m as they hope to land Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen, during the next transfer window. With Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS Group taking control at Old Trafford, the Premier League giants are eyeing a massive overhauling of their squad ahead of the 2024/25 season, UK publication, The Independent reported. United are ready to make a statement in the transfer market after reports emerged on Monday that the Devils are ahead of Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League rivals, Arsenal and Chelsea, in the race for the Napoli striker. According…
A trained crypto investigator Obinna Iwuno says traders on cryptocurrency trading website Binance are not anonymous as they can be traced. Iwuno, who is the President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria, was a guest on national TV on Tuesday. He was addressing a claim by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso that $26bn suspicious flows passed through Binance last year. “The CBN governor said $26bn is unidentified but what he has not told us is how they arrived at the $26bn because that is the only basis that I will fault…