National Infinity Magazine

Confusion as NNPP, Gov Candidate disagree in court over suit challenging Ondo Gov., Aiyedatiwa’s victory

The Ondo State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has disowned the suit instituted by its candidate, Olugbenga Edema, challenging the candidature of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and his deputy, Olayide Adelami. At the Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital on Wednesday, a letter written by the National Legal Adviser of NNPP, Robert Hon, stating that the party did not authorise any suit against the candidacy of Aiyedatiwa and Adelami Deputy was presented. Hence the party requested that its name…

Consumer Protection Probe: Travel agents back FCCPC against Air Peace probe

Benjamin Chukwudaalu, Political Reporter

The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents has thrown its weight behind the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s investigation into exploitation allegations against Air Peace. The agents also appealed to the FCCPC to expand the scope of its fact-finding to other airlines in the country. This was made known through a statement signed by the association’s President, Yinka Folami, and made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday. The association said it was committed to advocating fair practices within the downstream aviation sector, prioritising equitable market policies and the protection…

ACCESS BANK UK LIMITED TO STRENGTHEN EUROPE-AFRICA TRADE TIES WITH LAUNCH OF THE ACCESS BANK MALTA LIMITED

Jide Ige

Access Holdings Plc has announced that its banking subsidiary, Access Bank UK Limited, has established its first fully owned subsidiary in Malta. The disclosure, published on the Nigerian Exchange on December 10, 2024, and signed by the company’s secretary, Sunday Ekowchi, stated that the new entity will operate as Access Bank Malta Limited. According to the statement, the move is part of Access Holdings’ global expansion strategy and has received licensing approvals from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The company noted: “The banking…

Sokoto Hisbah seizes over 200 cartons of alcoholic drinks

Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Officials of the Sokoto State Hisbah Board have intercepted and confiscated over 200 cartons of substances suspected to be alcoholic drinks at the Sokoto Central Motor Park. Addressing journalists at the Hisbah office in Sokoto on Wednesday, the state Hisbah Commander, Usman Jatau, paraded the seized items. Jatau stated that no one had come forward to claim the confiscated drinks and that the Hisbah Board would consult the State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General to determine the next course of action. Outlining the rules and regulations guiding residents’ conduct…

Folorunsho jailed 10 years for grabbing minor’s breasts

Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

A Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced a man, Bamidele Folorunsho, to 10 years imprisonment for indecent treatment and sexual assault of a minor by rubbing her anus and caressing her breasts with his hands. Justice Rahman Oshodi who handed down the verdict convicted Folorunsho of two amended counts preferred against him by the Lagos State Government. The convict who was initially charged with the offence of defilement of a 12-year-old girl, in February 2018, was arraigned in October 2021, and…

The Army is coming with full force, CoAS, Oluyede warns criminals

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General, Olufemi Oluyede, has warned criminal elements to pack out of the country, emphasising that the Nigerian Army under his leadership is coming with full force. Oluyede said this while addressing the troops of the 1 Division Nigerian Army in Kaduna when he paid a maiden operational visit on Wednesday. He said the adversaries should be ready to face a more serious and formidable Nigerian Army. Oluyede disclosed that as of December 10, he signed his command philosophy, which was hinged on leadership, sound…

Defamation: Abuja, Oyo courts bar further sale of Farotimi’s book

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A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, barred human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, from further publishing, selling, circulating, advertising, or distributing the hard or soft copies of his book, ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’. A similar order was issued by an Oyo State High Court, which also granted an interim order restraining Farotimi or any person acting through him from further printing the controversial book. The activist lawyer is currently embroiled in a legal battle over the controversial book. The police have arraigned Farotimi…

Drop Kemi from your name: I am not PR for Nigeria, Badenoch fires back at VeePee Shettima

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Kemi Badenoch, the Nigerian blood UK-born Conservative Party leader, has replied Vice President, Kashim Shettima over call to drop her Nigerian name. During a visit to the United States, Badenoch had described Nigeria as “a place where almost everything seemed broken.” She added that Nigeria has instability and corruption, prompting the vice president to describe her comment as disrespectful. Shettima had during a speech on migration in Abuja said that Badenoch might “remove the Kemi from her name if she did not feel pride in her “nation of origin.” Comparing…

More national blackout looms as gas suppliers suspend service to GenCos over N2.7tn debt

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Wholesale gas-producing companies have abruptly stopped the supply of natural gas to power generation companies for electricity production over the non-payment of debts accrued from previous supplies, fresh findings by The PUNCH have shown. The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies, Dr Joy Ogaji, disclosed the latest development in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday, stressing that the gas-producing companies have formally notified all GenCos of the suspension of natural gas supply. The gas supply was abruptly halted after the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream…