April 2023

Man docked over alleged theft of generator

By Jeleel Olawale A 25-year-old man, Peter John, on Thursday, was  docked before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court over allegedly theft of generator. The Prosecutor, Insp Sunday Osanyintuyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on April 3, 2023…

Why fuel subsidy removal goals may fail

Recently, the Federal Government disclosed that it will begin a gradual removal of the petrol subsidy from April 2023, about three months ahead of the initial plan to effect a complete stop. What has continued to ponder on the mind…

UBA grows its loan portfolio by N605bn

By Olumide David The United Bank for Africa on Wednesday said it had grew its loan portfolio by N605billion in the 2022 financial period. The bank disclosed this on Tuesday during its audited 2022 results conference call (Strategic review and…

NDLEA seizes 2.1 tonnes of illicit drugs

The National Drug Law Enfor cement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested 352 suspects and seized 2.1 tonnes of illicit drugs in Kano State. The NDLEA Commander in the state,Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmed disclosed this on Thursday while speaking with journalists.…