Thursday, December 19

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FCMB Appoints Edun as Acting MD
7Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Breaking News, Finance, News, Nigeria

FCMB Appoints Edun as Acting MD

First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) has appointed Yemisi Edun as its Acting Managing Director. Her appointment yesterday followed the decision of the Managing Director, Adam Nuhu, on Tuesday “to proceed on leave” to allow the Board investigate alleged unethical conduct accusation against him. The bank is probing allegations of unethical conduct against Nuru. The bank chief has been at the centre of a marriage scandal involving Moyo Thomas, a former employee of the bank, and his late husband, Tunde Thomas. A petition initiated by friends of the deceased had alleged that Tunde died of depression after discovering that his supposed two children with Moyo belong to the FCMB MD. Edun holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife and a Master’s deg...
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Immigration Confirms Travel Restrictions on Erring Passengers
5Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Breaking News, Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Immigration Confirms Travel Restrictions on Erring Passengers

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has imposed six months travel restrictions on 100 passengers who violated the COVID 19 protocols. Its spokesman, Sunday James, said on Monday in Abuja that the restrictions were in line with the Federal Government’s directive on the passengers. He explained in a statement that the affected passengers have been notified and would be prevented accordingly from travelling outside the country. James said: “In line with the Federal Government’s directives on temporary travel restrictions on 100 passengers due to non-compliance to the mandatory Day-7 post arrival Covid-19 PCR Test by all in-bound travellers, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede has directed the relevant formations to ensure immediate compliance ...
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FG Declares Friday 25, Monday 28, January 1 Public Holidays
23Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Breaking News, Nigeria, Press Statement

FG Declares Friday 25, Monday 28, January 1 Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday 25, Monday 28 December 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations respectively. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. Aregbesola urged Christians to adopt the creed of Christ on faith, hope and love. A statement signed on behalf of the Minister by the Permanent secretary in the Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore said “We must emulate the life of humility, service, compassion, patience, peace and righteousness that the birth and Ministry of Jesus Christ signified, that will be the best way to know Christ and celebrate his birth.” The Minister noted that peace and security are critical factors needed to enable G...
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BREAKING: Buhari, PTF To Meet Today Over Second Wave of COVID-19
22Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Breaking News, Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

BREAKING: Buhari, PTF To Meet Today Over Second Wave of COVID-19

President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to meet with members of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon, the Presidency has said. This was disclosed in a tweet by @NGRPresident stating; “@MBuhari will meet with the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 this afternoon.” The meeting, The Nation gathered will hold at the Aso Villa in Abuja, and it is coming at a time the country is battling the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The PTF Chairman and Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, had on Monday, announced fresh guidelines to curb the spread of the virus for the next five weeks.  
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BREAKING: Olu of Warri Indisposed, Receiving Medical Care – Palace Director
22Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Breaking News, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

BREAKING: Olu of Warri Indisposed, Receiving Medical Care – Palace Director

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli is “indisposed and currently receiving medical care”, the Olu’s palace administration director, Chief Clement Maleghemi has said. This is coming on the heels of reports that the first-class monarch passed on Monday morning. The palace director disclosed this in a press release to newsmen in Warri, Delta state, Tuesday afternoon. According to the statement, the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Ayiri Emami, will brief the public subsequently, on further development. The statement read, “the attention of the Palace of His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri has been drawn to news/social media speculations announcing the sudden demise of His Majesty. “We wish to notify the general public that His Majesty is indisposed and c...
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Breaking: Released Kankara Students Arrive Katsina
18Dec By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Breaking News, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Breaking: Released Kankara Students Arrive Katsina

The abducted schoolboys of Government Science Secondary School released on Thursday night have arrived Katsina State, Punch reports. The schoolboys were led into the state capital by security operatives. The students, some of whom still wore school uniforms were received by Governor Aminu Masari in the Government House. Masari had on Thursday night confirmed the release of 344 abducted schoolboys, adding that the boys were at Tsafe, Zamfara State, and would be transported to Kankara today. According to the governor, the boys were released without payment of ransom. Masari added that the schoolboys would receive comprehensive medical attention before they are reunited with their families.
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BREAKING: Kidnapped Kankara Students Freed
17Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Breaking News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Terrorism, Violence

BREAKING: Kidnapped Kankara Students Freed

The Katsina State Government on Thursday night at about 9pm announced the release of the 333 boys of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara who were abducted when bandits invaded the School on Friday December 11, 2020. A statement from the Secretary to Government of Katsina State, Mustapha Mohammed Inuwa confirming the release of the boys said they are being transported to the Government House for presentation to the Governor.  
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Breaking: Senate Summons Defence Minister, Service Chiefs, Others Over Insecurity
15Dec By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Breaking News, News, Nigeria, Security

Breaking: Senate Summons Defence Minister, Service Chiefs, Others Over Insecurity

Following the persistent insecurity across the country, the Senate, on Tuesday invited the Minister of Defence, the service chides, and heads of the Nigerian Police Force and the Department of State Service. The decision was reached following a motion moved by Senator Bello Mandiya from Katsina State on the recent kidnap of about 333 students of a secondary school in the state by bandits. The upper legislative chamber also asked President Muhammadu Buhari to commence the implementation of the report of the Senate Committee on Security challenges. Other members of the red chamber during their contribution to the motion, passed a vote of no confidence on the various heads of security agencies in the country over their failure to prevent the kidnap of the school children. The lawm...
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COVID-19: SGF Boss Mustapha Goes into Isolation
13Dec By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Breaking News, Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

COVID-19: SGF Boss Mustapha Goes into Isolation

The Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has gone into self-isolation after some members of his household tested positive for COVID-19. Mustapha, who is also the chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The statement read, “I would like to inform the general public that some members of my household tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday evening. “Although they are currently asymptomatic, they have been isolated and are receiving care in one of the government treatment centres. “My wife and I tested negative, but will remain in self-isolation and work from home according to protocols by the health authorities. “I would like to remind all Nigerians that COVID-19 is real. As the Nigeria Centre for Dis...
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