A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has thrown out a fundamental rights suit filed by crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, also known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Bobrisky had sought N200 million from the EFCC for psychotic trauma and demanded N1 billion from the National Assembly for the violation …
Osita Chidoka, quits PDP
A former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party. In his resignation letter to the party dated November 29, 2024, Chidoka said he had written to his ward in Anambra State about his resignation. The former minister said he is leaving the PDP with immense respect and gratitude, adding that he remains …
IFIC Conference: Access Bank wins Financial Inclusive Bank of the Year Award
Access Bank, Nigeria’s largest-growing financial institution, has been named Financially Inclusive Bank of the Year at the 2nd International Financial Inclusion Conference (IFIC). The prestigious event hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was graced by CBN Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability, Philip Ikeazor; Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran. Also …
Atiku hosts Peter Obi in Adamawa
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hosted the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, to a breakfast meeting at his residence in Adamawa State. In a video posted on his X handle on Saturday, Atiku was seen with Obi, walking into a dining area of his house. Atiku had in May hosted …
Boat capsizes in Niger, 8 confirmed dead, others missing
A boat accident occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger, resulting in the loss of multiple lives. It was gathered that the boat, which belonged to one Musa Dangana, was carrying over 200 passengers, including market women and farm laborers, en route to the Katcha weekly market. The …
WTO: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks on her reappointment
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to her reappointment by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for a second term as the Director-General. Okonjo-Iweala was reappointed by the WTO as Director-General for a second term. Okonjo-Iweala said she’s deeply honoured by the trust and support of the WTO General Council and its 166 Members. This was contained …
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong nominated FIFA Best Men’s Defender award
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has been nominated for the prestigious FIFA Best Men’s Defender award. The Nigerian international is among a stellar list of defenders vying for the honor, including stars from top clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich. The prestigious list features a host of world-class defenders, including: Akanji Bastoni …
UBA to begin full banking operations in France
United Bank for Africa has signed a deal to commence full banking operations in France. In a statement late Thursday, the banking group said the landmark business cooperation agreement with the French Finance Minister, Antoine Armand, was part of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France. During the visit, the Chairman of UBA Group, Tony …
Australia bans social media use for children under-16
Australia’s parliament on Thursday passed a world-first law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set. The ban came following the passage of a groundbreaking law in parliament. The new law was drafted in response to what the …
NCC to announce new tariff plan on December 13
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that it will unveil a new tariff plan for the telecommunications sector on December 13, 2024. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to simplify tariff plans and enhance consumer experience in the industry. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Maida Wada, disclosed this during an …