The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said that a Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, based in Brazil, has returned home with 700 grams of cocaine buried in his stomach. The agency said its operatives made the discovery following the suspect’s arrest at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. This was contained in a …
One killed, others abducted as terrorists attack Zamfara community
Armed terrorists have launched a deadly attack on the Kungurki community in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing an elderly man and abducting 13 residents, including a two-month-old baby and his mother. This was made known on Sunday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, in a post …
13-year-old boy sues UK parents for deporting him to Africa over alleged gang involvement
A 13-year-old boy has taken legal action against his UK parents, for “brutally” taking him to Africa where he was enrolled in a boarding school. The boy, whose identity is protected, contacted the British Consulate and a child welfare organization after his parents took him from the UK to Africa and registered him …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Dora Akunyili’s children all smile as they share family photo for thanksgiving
The children of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili and Dr. Chike Akunyili have shared a heartfelt family photo to mark Thanksgiving, honouring the memory of their beloved parents. In a post shared by Edozie John Akunyili on social media, the family can be seen gathered around a Thanksgiving feast, smiling and radiating togetherness. “Happy Thanksgiving …