Five Nigerian nationals have been deported from Kenya and declared persona non grata due to their alleged involvement in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking in the country. The five; Olayiwola Saheed Tunde, Nwosu Prince Chukwuebuka, Ajibade Adewale, Nwanonaku Alexander Odirachukwumma and Olayiwola Babatunde Akintomwawere, were deported by the Directorate of Immigration Services on March 18, 2024. “The Investigations Department reported that some of the foreigners, had even sneaked back into the country after being declared persona non …
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Kanywood actress, Amal Umar, was arraigned before Magistrate Court No. 24 in Gyadi-Gyadi area of Kano metropolis over an alleged attempt to bribe a law enforcement officer. The actress was accused of attempted bribery involving the sum of N250,000 offered to a police officer identified as ASP Salisu Bujama of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Zone 1 headquarters in Kano State. According to the prosecutor, the alleged bribe was aimed at halting Police investigation into alleged financial misappropriation …
The Abuja Distribution Company has announced plans to disconnect barracks and 84 government agencies due to their outstanding debt of over N47.1 billion. In a notice of disconnection issued on Monday, February 19, the distribution company requested that MDAs settle their outstanding debts within 10 days to avoid the possibility of experiencing a blackout beginning on February 28, 2024. The various government agencies included in the list include the Ministry of Finance, Information, Budget, Works and Housing, barracks, …
Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima joined the Super Eagles squad to celebrate after their victory over South Africa to qualify for the AFCON final. Nigeria defeated South Africa on penalties in the semi-final clash at the Stade de la Bouake on Wednesday, February 7, to advance to the final stage. Super Eagles scored four of their penalties while Bafana Bafana missed two of theirs. The match was decided on penalties after 120 minutes of football …
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 …
The Osun State Police Command has arrested Prince Eniola Oyeyode, the son of Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, over the killing of US-based lecturer, Dr. Richard Idowu Adeoriokin. LIB reported that the deceased was shot by a local hunter at Prince Eniola’s residence in Ejigbo town after attending the 50th Coronation Anniversary of the monarch and was rushed to a private hospital where he was confirmed dead. Spokesperson of the command, SP Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the …