Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the Naira will continue to appreciate against the Dollar in the foreign exchange market. Speaking when a delegation of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) led by its President, Gabriel Idahosa, paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the President Villa, Abuja, Shettima stated that when the Naira went haywire and some people were celebrating, they were inwardly laughing at them because they know they have the leadership …
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The Chandigarh Police Crime Branch in India said it busted an international drug syndicate, arrested three foreign nationals, and seized 204.8 grams of crystal methamphetamine popularly known as ice. The suspects were on Tuesday April 2, identified as Frank Nwokeji, Loua, and Jack David llobi Tochukwu. They are Nigerians residing in New Delhi. Loua had been previously detained in 2019 under the NDPS Act after being found in possession of 207 grams of heroin and is currently out …
Popular Nigerian bank, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) is currently having network issues which began on Thursday morning, February 1. Some customers of the bank say they are finding it difficult to receive money, can’t make use of their cards, can’t check their account balance, make transfers or perform other transactions. Others say they can’t even open the GTB app at all. Taking to X to express their displeasure, one customer wrote; “It’s frustrating!” “It’s becoming a …
Authorities in the UK have started arresting Rolex Ripper gangs terrorizing the streets of London. According to Mail Online, Scotland Yard has deployed a squad of undercover officers posing as victims to capture the so-called Rolex Rippers responsible for a spate of violent watch muggings across the capital. Undercover officers were sent to streets known to be hotspots late at night where they quickly fell prey to robbers, who were unaware that they were the real targets. The innovative tactic …
The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman has said security agents will go after Nigerians with fake school certificates from foreign countries. Speaking in an interview with Channels TV, Mamman said anyone in possession of a fake certificate is a criminal and not a victim. “I have no sympathy for such people. Instead, they are part of the criminal chain that should be arrested,” the minister said sternly. If along the line, we can trace that there are people …
President Bola Tinubu on Monday delivered his first New Year’s Day speech since he assumed office in May 2023. Below is the full text of the address. Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and everyone of you – young and old- to this brand new year 2024. We must lift up our hands to Almighty God, in gratitude, for his grace and benevolence to our country and our lives in the year 2023 that has just …