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The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) incollaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System(NIBSS), has launched an innovative identity solution with payment functionality for all types of social and financial services to be powered by AfriGO, a National …

In a recent courtroom drama, the spotlight once again fell on the popular crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, as he faced charges of naira mutilation and money laundering. Despite the anticipation surrounding the case, the outcome took a surprising turn when Okuneye pleaded guilty to the charge of naira mutilation. Adding …

The President, African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a change of name from the Federal Republic of Nigeria to ‘The United States of Nigeria.’ Adesina said this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Industrialisation, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday.Adesina …

The Labour Party, LP, 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed claims of dumping the party. Obi said he’s still a member and will never be involved in an anti-party. He spoke while addressing Nigerians on social media Space hosted by Parallel Facts on Friday. “I am still a member of …

The House of Representatives has vowed that it will recover two Bell helicopters, Bell 206L4 BZB and Bell M2061- L4, belonging to the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State sold to private individuals. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets, Ademorin Kuye, said this at the investigative hearing …

The atmosphere was electric as Senegal’s President-Elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, celebrated his recent victory with a heartwarming gesture that captivated the nation. As cheering supporters filled the streets, accompanied by his two wives, he took to the stage in a moment that symbolized both his political success and cultural heritage.

The Lagos State Sexual Offences & Domestic Violence Court Sentenced, Ugochukwu Onuoha to Life Imprisonment for Defiling his Neighbour’s 5 Year Old Daughter. His name will be registered in the Sexual Offenders Register as maintained by Lagos State. Justice Rahman Oshodi, in his judgment, held that the prosecution had established …

The Federal Government, on Monday, contacted the International Criminal Police Organisation and issued an arrest warrant for the apprehension of one of the detained executives of a global crypto-currency firm, Binance, Nadeem Anjarwalla, who escaped from lawful custody on Friday. It was also gathered from the Office of the National …

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has uncovered a massive illegal oil refining site at a forest in Odagwa Community in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. The site comprises over 10 illegal refineries with an estimated 500,000 litres of crude oil contained …

Video of the ship hitting the bridge and the bridge collapsing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZLctAD7Sic?si=LbWCuIGnpbpPSbzp Summary ●A bridge in the US city of Baltimore has entirely collapsed into the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship. ●Seven people and several vehicles have fallen into the river, says Baltimore City Fire Department …