The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested an accountant of Oando Filling Station, Dutse Alhaji, Abuja over alleged racketeering of the new Naira notes. This latest arrest followed the continued onslaught by the Commission on…
In a U-turn, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered commercial banks to start collecting the old N500 and N1,000 notes from the public with immediate effect. It, however, pegged the maximum amount the banks can collect at N500,000…
…says Buhari’s action contemptuous, violates Supreme Court’s ruling A livid Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai has again attacked President Muhammadu Buhari for allegedly flagrantly violating the Supreme Court’s order that the old notes should remain legal tender pending the determination of…
The new Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State, Falaye Sunday Olalaye said following the disbandment of the Ebubeagu security outfit by the Federal High Court in Abakaliki, the outfit ceased to exist in the state. The disbandment of Ebubeagu generated…
A businesswoman, Taiwo Bakare, 57, was on Friday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan for allegedly spreading velvet beans (Werepe) inside her colleague’s shop. Bakare, whose residential address was not provided, is charged with conduct likely to cause…
By Ibiyemi Mathew The Ogun State Government has threatened to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) of any corporation or store that rejects old Naira notes from members of the public in the State in exchange for goods and services.…
By Osieka Osinimu Alao A chancel of songs looped in reverse is a pointer at damnation. Who keeps stealing the crucifix, cremated verses settling as ash upon a tapestry of stray tongues? At least if we are going to die,…
The Zamfara State Police Command has restated its commitment to ensuring a coordinated security network in the forthcoming general elections. The command noted that machineries have been put in place for adequate security of lives and properties during the 2023…
UEFA on Thursday included Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi and Benfica’s António Silva, among others, in the UEFA Champions League team of the week. UEFA released the Champions League team in a post via its website after this week’s round of…
Some Nigerians on Friday protested the unavailability of the new naira notes in Mile 12 and Agege area of Lagos State. It was gathered that hoodlums took over major roads, attacking commuters, and the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT). Confirming the…
