Lagos bizwoman, Adekemi Folorunsho, arraigned for ‘$700,000, N190m’ fraud

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A Lagos businesswoman, Adekemi Folorunsho has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged $700,000 and ₦190,000,000.00. fraud. The defendant, who presented herself as a bureau de change operator, was arraigned before Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos on a three-count charge of obtaining by false pretence, conspiracy, and stealing. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. EFCC counsel, Ms. Nanbam Mutfwang, urged the court to adjourn the case for the commencement of trial. Earlier, Mutfwang informed the court…

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Suspension: Court fines Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan N5m, orders her recall

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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday found Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, guilty of contempt over a satirical apology she posted on her Facebook page on April 27 and fined her N5m. The court also ruled that the Nigerian Senate acted beyond its powers by suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, ordering her immediate recall to the Red Chamber. Justice Binta Nyako, who delivered the judgment, described the duration of the suspension as “excessive” and without a clear legal foundation. According to the court, both Chapter 8 of the Senate…

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16yrs, back to back, Zenith Bank ranks as Nigeria’s number one bank by Tier-1 Capital in 2025’s Top 1000 World Banks

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Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the sixteenth consecutive year, in the 2025 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings, published by The Banker,Financial Times Group, United Kingdom. This ranking places Zenith Bank Plc as the 581st Bank globally, with a Tier-1 Capital of $2 billion. The global rankings, published in the July 2025 edition of The Banker, was based on the 2024 year-end Tier-1 capital of banks. This is the primary basis for most international organizations’ assessments of banks.…

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Access Bank highlights leadership at Climate Governance Initiative launch

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Access Bank PLC has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable finance with a strong showing at the launch of the Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria (CGIN) Chapter, hosted by Lagos Business School. Dr. Greg Jobome, Executive Director, Risk Management at Access Bank, was specially invited to speak at the event in recognition of the Bank’s pioneering role in integrating sustainability into its business model and its inspiring leadership within Nigeria’s corporate landscape. In his presentation, Jobome provided a comprehensive overview of how Access Bank has embedded climate risk considerations across…

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FirstBank unveils Advanced Facial Biometric Technology on FirstMobile for seamless user enrollment and device activation

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FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application- FirstMobile, along with other exciting features that includes: • Facial recognition sign-up and activation • Virtual credit cards for secure online shopping • Instant credit card activation • Flexible salary advances with 3-month repayment options • General improvements, bug fixes, These upgrades all aim to provide customers with a seamless, secure, and efficient digital banking experience. The new facial biometric feature enables users to activate or…

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FirstBank wins gold for Best Corporate University in Social and Climate Change Impact

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FirstBank, the West Africa premier bank and financial inclusion services provider, is thrilled to announce that its Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at the Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Awards 2025. This highly acclaimed award recognises FirstAcademy’s outstanding commitment to driving social and climate change learning initiatives, aligning its learning and development programs with internal stakeholder needs, and promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The GlobalCCU Awards is a prestigious, biannual recognition of excellence in corporate universities,…

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Networking Unlocks Vast Opportunities, Possibilities – Dr. Ohens

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By Tony Icheku From a funeral ceremony to a highbrow nightclub, to interactions with sources while on the job as a reporter, Dr Joseph Ohens proffered that any encounter between individuals offers an opportunity to begin networking – it is a window to vast opportunities and possibilities. The USA-based lawyer and healthcare administrator, in a passionate presentation brimming with anecdotes, personal encounters, and practical experiences, on Sunday June 29, 2025, cracked the code on the inherent possibilities and potentials networking offers. “It unlocks doors to wider range of opportunities not…

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UPDATED: Family griefs as Peter Rufai, fmr. Super Eagles legendary goalkeeper dies

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Former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has passed away. The legendary Nigerian goaltender died on Thursday after a prolonged illness aged 61. Fondly known as Dodomayana, Rufai was widely regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced. His football career spanned two decades, during which he played professionally in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. Rufai represented Nigeria at two FIFA World Cups and participated in three Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments, winning silver in 1984 and 1988 before clinching the AfCoN cup in 1994.…

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Ibrahim Little quits PDP, joins oppositiin coalition

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A prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State, Ibrahim Ali Amin (Little), has resigned from the party, citing unresolved leadership crises and a breakdown of internal democracy. In a resignation letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of Tudun Wada Ward in Nassarawa Local Government Area, Amin said his decision takes effect immediately. “I wish to formally inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect,” the letter read. Amin, a long-time member of the PDP, expressed frustration…

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Why i joined ADC, Buhari’s AGF, Shehu Malami

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Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has officially resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Malami announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Tuesday, July 2, 2025, citing the party’s alignment with a new coalition aimed at res Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has officially resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Malami announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Tuesday, July 2, 2025, citing the party’s…

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Court convicts two social media influencers for Naira abuse

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Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has convicted two social media influencers, Bukola Rufai and Abdulateef Jimoh, for abusing Naira notes. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. The statement reads, “The convicts were prosecuted on a joint one-count charge that bordered on currency mutilation by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.” The charge stated, “That you, Bukola Rufai and Abdulateef Jimoh, on or about the 25th…

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Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, Nec Bullion boss jailed in U.S. over $2.5m scam

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Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, the founder of Nec Bullion Construction firm has been jailed by a federal court in Boston, United States, over $2.5 million scam United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Boston Division, announced the conviction on Thursday. Mr. Nwadavid, 35, defrauded victims—residents of Massachusetts—of over “$2.5 million” and transferred the stolen funds into cryptocurrency accounts overseas. A statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts confirmed that the Abuja-based businessman pleaded…

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How Tinubu’s deal with Kwankwaso forced Ganduje out of APC

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Abdullahi Ganduje has resigned as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing health grounds. However, sources suggest that his resignation was triggered by President Bola Tinubu’s alleged plan to bring former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso into the party. The two have a long-standing feud, dating back to when Ganduje succeeded Kwankwaso as governor in 2015. Key Details: – Ganduje’s Resignation: Effective immediately, with Ali Bukar Dalori set to assume the position of Acting National Chairman – Reason for Resignation: Officially cited as health concerns, but reportedly…

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Dangote’s great uncle, Alhassan Dantata is dead

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Prominent Kano businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has died in Kano at the age of 94. The late Aminu Dantata was a great uncle to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. His death was confirmed on Saturday via a Facebook post by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. “May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings. “The Janazah details will be shared later insha Allah,” Junaid wrote.…

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EFCC drags CITITRUST to court over N400m unreported high-value transactions

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CITITRUST Holdings PLC and three of its subsidiaries have been charged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial misconduct involving unreported high-value transactions. The trial is set to begin on July 1, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The subsidiaries named in the eight-count charge under the CITITRUST Holdings are Cititrust Funding PLC, Cititrust Credit Limited, and Cititrust Financial Services Limited. The case is being prosecuted by a team from the EFCC comprising Anasoh Henry Onyekachi, Frankklin Ofoma, Abdulhamid Lamido Tukur, and…

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Why NAPTIP declared Speed Darlington wanted

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has declared Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. NAPTIP made this known via its official Instagram handle @officialnaptip on Friday afternoon. It read, “WANTED BY NAPTIP. Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, is wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. “Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts is urged to contact NAPTIP immediately. Call: 07030000203, info@naptip.gov.ng.” The notice comes a month after Okoye…

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All calm at APC secretariat as national chairman, Ganduje resigns

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Following the resignation of the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, from his exhulted position, all remain calm at the head office of the ruling party. A source within the APC national headquarters, who does not want his name mentioned in print because he is not authorised to speak on the matter, said the National Working Committee will announce an acting chairman soon. As of Friday, details surrounding his resignation remain unclear at press time. However, a reliable source exclusively informed our correspondent that “Yes, Ganduje…

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Union Bank set to disburse YIEDEP N50k, N500k FG’s grant, begins BVN verification

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The Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Empowerment Programme (YEIDEP) has entered its next stage as of October 2025, and this is especially important for beneficiaries linked with Union Bank. According to the latest update, Union Bank has taken the lead in processing and is the first financial institution to complete collation of bank account details for YEIDEP participants. Now, Union Bank has officially moved to the BVN (Bank Verification Number) verification phase. This step is crucial to ensure that every listed beneficiary is a legitimate applicant and qualifies for the…

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Innovating Education in Africa 2025’s USD 150,000 Grants to close on June 30

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Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 African Union Innovating Education in Africa. The program is designed to generate, validate, and scale solutions to persistent education and training challenges. Since its launch, IEA has engaged over 1,500 education stakeholders, promoted 180 innovations, and provided up to USD 1 million in technical and financial support to mainstream outstanding solutions within public education systems. The AU Innovating Education in Africa Call invites innovators to propose practical education innovations with the potential for sustainability, scalability and replication on…

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Call For Applications: Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025 (Up to $250,000 Prize)

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The Entrepreneurship World Cup is one of the largest and most diverse pitch competitions and support programs of its kind. Every year, tens of thousands of entrepreneurs from 200 countries compete for a share of US$1 million dollars in cash prizes and millions more worth of investment, support and publicity and a global finals event attended by leading investors. The Entrepreneurship World Cup is co-hosted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority in Saudi Arabia, with support from more than 50 strategic…

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Benue Gov, Alia suspends aide, Mkor Aondona, arrested over sextortion

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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has suspended Mkor Aondona, his Special Adviser on Research and Planning, following his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC announced on Saturday that Aondona was taken into custody after several female students accused him of sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, and blackmail. According to the petitioners, the governor’s aide allegedly demanded sexual favours in exchange for job opportunities and secretly recorded the acts without consent. He then reportedly used the videos to threaten the victims, coercing them into continued sexual activity. In…

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My ordeals in the hands of Adaobi, ex-IBEDC boss, Ayeni laments

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Tunde Ayeni, a former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, has shared how his relationship with his ex-mistress, Adaobi Alagwu, almost ruined his life and everything he worked hard for. In a no-holds-barred interview with journalists published by Thisday, Ayeni described the relationship as one of the gravest mistakes of his life, lamenting how it spiraled from an attempt to protect his image into a battle for his sanity, dignity, and properties. “When people refer to her as my ex-mistress, I hate to even hear it because it’s one…

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Killer gospel singer sentenced to death for slaughtering girlfriend

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Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, the controversial gospel singer who murdered his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps member, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Simon Aboki found Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide, having killed and dismembered the victim. Justice Aboki said that the prosecuting counsel proved their case beyond a reasonable doubt that the convict killed the victim at his residence. The judgment posited that the defendant claims that he became unconscious after having a good…

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Why mental health disorders persist -ACPN Chairman

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The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) is sounding the alarm on the devastating impact of drug abuse in the country, citing its role in fueling mental health disorders, crime, school dropouts, and family breakdowns. According to ACPN Chairman Ambrose Ezeh, unchecked drug abuse threatens not only individuals but also the fabric of society, crippling dreams and sabotaging national development. Key Concerns: – Mental Health Disorders: Drug abuse is linked to a surge in mental health issues, particularly among youth. – Crime and School Dropouts: Substance abuse contributes to…

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NECA praises as Tinubu signs four tax reform bills into law

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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s signing of four major tax reform bills into law, hailing it as a landmark move to end over a decade of debilitating multiple taxation that has stifled businesses in Nigeria. “The new tax reform law is a game-changer,” NECA Director-General Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde declared at the fourth Employers Summit in Abuja, noting it provides much-needed relief to the Organised Private Sector by streamlining taxes, levies, and fees nationwide. NECA Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, described President Tinubu’s assent to four key tax…

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Call For Applications: TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship 2025 for African Business Leader

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The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship is a prestigious initiative designed to empower African students who have secured admission to the world’s leading MBA programs. By providing financial assistance to a select group of high-achieving candidates, this scholarship aims to ease the financial burden of attending top-tier business schools and help African professionals build a global network, gain world-class education, and return to their communities better equipped to drive progress and innovation. About the Scholarship Launched in 2011, the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship supports African students who have been accepted onto…

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Endorsement galore for Oyebanji as NASET, Ekiti Creative Artists Forum, Drink Vendors, Okada, Tricycle riders back second term bid

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An unprecedented wave of endorsements came the way of Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, as numerous groups, comprising professional bodies, artisans, and trade associations, rose in unison to declare their support for his second-term bid. The Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET), rising from its 36th National Conference in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, is backing Mr Oyebanji for re-election in 2026, based on the effectiveness of his administration’s policies for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and the significant investment in special education. Speaking on behalf of the national…

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We will continue to attract investors to drive economic growth -Oyebanji

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment that will attract investors and drive economic growth in the state. Governor Oyebanji, who stated this on Monday in his office in Ado Ekiti during the second quarter report of Ease of Doing Business Council (EoDB), said his administration is focused on removing every barrier to doing business in the state by implementing policies that would enhance ease of access for investors in the state. Identifying power and road infrastructure as two major barriers…

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Access Holdings tops in asset quality in Proshare’s banking ranking

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Access Holdings PLC has been ranked the Tier 1 bank with the best asset quality in Nigeria, having posted the lowest Non-Performing Loan Ratio (NPLR) at 2.76 percent, according to Proshare’s 2025 Tier 1 Banking Report released,recently. This marks a significant achievement for Access Holdings, reinforcing its leadership in credit discipline, risk management, and sustainable lending practices. The report, titled “The Class of 2025: Getting Bigger, Bolder, and Dominant”, ranks Access Holdings second overall in the Tier 1 category, placing just behind Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), which led with a…

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Defamation: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan granted N50m bail

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The Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama in Abuja on Thursday, granted the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, bail in the sum of N50 million and one surety who must be a person of reasonable integrity resident in F.C.T Abuja and owns a landed property within the Abuja Municipal Area Council. The trial judge, Justice Chizoba Orji, made the declaration in a ruling after taking arguments for and against the bail application from the parties in the suit. The Attorney General of the Federation, in a…

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Zenith Bank reassures shareholders, investors of continued dividend payment, exits CBN’s regulatory forbearance June 30

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Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s biggest bank by Tier-1 Capital, has assured shareholders and investors of its readiness to satisfy all relevant conditions to exit the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) regulatory forbearance by June 30, 2025. The bank also expressed confidence in meeting shareholders’ dividend expectations in the 2025 financial year. The clarification comes on the back of heightened scrutiny of Nigerian banks’ capital health following the new CBN directive that suspends dividend payments and tightens oversight for banks with outstanding forbearance-related loans or breaches of the Single Obligor Limit…

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Port Harcourt oil magnate, Ugochukwu Nwaemere arraigned over N750m fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned Ugochukwu Nwaemere, Executive Director of Pennhydro-Pell Oil and Gas Limited, before Justice E.A. Obile of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nwaemere is facing charges of conspiracy, forgery, and obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of N750 million (Seven Hundred and Fifty Million Naira). He was arraigned on a 10-count charge. One of the charges reads: “That you, Ugochukwu Joseph Nwaemere being the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Pennhydro-Pell Oil & Gas Limited and…

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Fidelity Bank refutes report of insider trading allegation against CEO

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Fidelity Bank Plc has strongly denied allegations of insider trading and misuse of funds leveled against its Chief Executive Officer, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe. In a statement released Friday, the bank’s Company Secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje, described the report as “fabricated,” adding that it was intended to mislead the public and damage both the reputation of the bank and its CEO. The bank clarified that all transactions by its CEO adhered strictly to the rules governing insider trading, including the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) listing requirements and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations.…

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UBA battles to recover N180.5m customers’ stolen money from its vault

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The United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc), chaired by Tony Elumelu, is grappling with the aftermath of a significant system malfunction that resulted in the unauthorized withdrawal of over ₦180.5 million from customer accounts. The bank has initiated legal proceedings as it attempts to recover the lost funds. UBA, in a suit filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos, is seeking a preservative court order compelling 15 financial institutions to immediately return the sum of ₦180,507,972.00, which the bank claims to have traced to various accounts within those institutions.…

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EFCC re-arraign Bauchi Accountant General, Muhammad Jaja, over N1,4bn fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, re-arraigned Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja. Jaja was re-arraigned alongside a bureau de change operator, Aliyu Abubakar, who trades under the name Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Also mentioned as co-defendants currently at large are Abubakar Muhammed Hafiz, Ari Manga, and Muhammed Aminu Bose. They are being prosecuted on a five-count amended charge involving allegations of money laundering, theft, and conversion of public funds…

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Middle East Conflict: FG suspends pilgrimage to Israel

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The Federal Government through the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has announced the suspension of further pilgrimages to Israel until the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran is resolved. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. The statement was signed by Mr. Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations at the NCPC. Addressing widespread reports suggesting that Nigerian pilgrims are currently in Israel for pilgrimage activities, Adegbite dismissed the claims. He clarified:…

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NCFRMI boss Aliyu Ahmed in trouble as protesting workers demand his sack

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The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) is in turmoil as staff have shut down the Commission’s head office in Abuja, protesting against the Federal Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer, Aliyu Ahmed. The protesting staff are demanding Ahmed’s immediate removal, accusing him of “mismanagement, poor staff welfare, lack of transparency, and misuse of funds,” particularly to the Ecological Fund. The Guardian reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Ahmed as CEO of the Commission in September 2023. Now, 21 months into his tenure, his leadership is “laced with…

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796 babies feared buried in septic tank at Catholic charity home

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Irish authorities have commenced excavation at a site in Tuam, County Galway, believed to contain the remains of nearly 800 infants who died at a Catholic-run institution for unmarried mothers. According to Sky News on Tuesday, the site, formerly home to the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home, was operated by an order of Catholic nuns between 1925 and 1961. The facility catered to unmarried pregnant women, many of whom were victims of rape or sexual abuse and were forced to give up their babies after delivery. Local historian, Catherine…

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Benue Killings: Tor Tiv alleges ethnic cleansing, as Tinubu orders arrest of perpetrators

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The Tor Tiv, James Ayatse, has told the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the killings happening in Benue State are not clashes between herders and farmers, but a planned ethnic cleansing aimed at taking over the lands of Benue people. The royal father spoke at a meeting with the President and stakeholders in Benue on Wednesday. The Tor Tiv said that many people had misunderstood the crisis and had wrongly advised Benue citizens to stay calm and live peacefully with their neighbours. The allegation is coming on the heels…

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Benue Killings: Tinubu arrives Benue for townhall meeting, visits Yelewata

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Key political figures and traditional rulers gathered at the Benue State Government House banquet hall in Makurdi, the state capital and Yelewata, site of last Friday’s killings, as President Bola Tinubu is expected today. Wednesday’s visit is aimed at meeting with community leaders to address the prolonged communal violence that has claimed over 500 lives in 2025 alone. Upon his arrival, the President will first proceed to Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area, the epicentre of the latest attack that claimed over 100 lives. Tinubu is scheduled to meet with…

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753 Housing Units: Emefiele gets N2bn bail

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The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, granted bail to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, in the sum of N2bn. Emefiele was arraigned on eight counts bordering on the alleged unlawful acquisition of a housing estate comprising 753 units. He was also accused of embezzling and controlling billions of naira through proxy accounts. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, in a charge marked CR/350/25, dated Friday, May 30, 2025, accused Emefiele of colluding with one Eric Ocheme, who is reportedly…

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Benue Gov, Alia rejects ex-Senate President’s call for self-defence, supports community policing

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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has rejected calls for self-defence by residents following the latest wave of brutal attacks in the state, instead urging communities to support the establishment of a more robust community policing system. A former President of the Senate, David Mark had called for self-defence by residents in response to rising waves of killings by suspected herdsmen. Speaking on AIT News on Tuesday after renewed violence in parts of Benue—where over 100 people were reportedly killed in coordinated attacks across several local government areas—Alia appealed for calm…

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Only Tinubu can choose his running mate -APC N/East Chairman, Salihu

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Two days after he narrowly escaped a violent mob attack at the All Progressives Congress North-East stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe, the party’s National Vice Chairman (North-East), Mustapha Salihu, on Monday, said President Bola Tinubu has the constitutional authority to choose his running mate for the 2027 elections. Salihu, who was attacked on stage during the event after allegedly omitting Vice President Kashim Shettima’s name in his endorsement speech for Tinubu, spoke during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. “There is no such thing as a joint ticket during…

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Breaking: Egbemode to deliver Babatunde Jose Lecture on Media and Society

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Renowned journalist and celebrated columnist, Funke Egbemode, will deliver the 2025 edition of the Babatunde Jose Lecture on Media and the Society during the Nigerian of the Year Awards slated for July 10 at the Lagos Collosus. Egbemode, FNGE, the immediate past Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Osun State, is a widely travelled Nigerian journalist, author and advocate of media excellence with over 30 years of experience. She started her career from the lowest rung of the media ladder as a freelance writer and rose through the ranks to…

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Air Peace/Oshiomhole Feud: All you said were lies, Air Peace fires back at Oshiomhole

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The Operations Manager of Air Peace, Ayodeji Adeyemi, has debunked claims by Senator Adams Oshiomhole that he was unfairly denied boarding on a recent domestic flight, insisting that the former Edo State governor arrived late and attempted to force his way onto the aircraft by climbing a conveyor belt. Adeyemi, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, stated that contrary to Oshiomhole’s assertions, the senator did not check in online and arrived at the airport after the stipulated check-in deadline for the 6:30am flight. “He came in late for…

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Benue people may resort to self defence -David Mark

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A former Senate President, David Mark, has raised the alarm over the continuous killings in his home state, Benue, warning that residents may be left with no option but to defend themselves if the government fails in its constitutional duty to protect lives and property. Mark, a retired Brigadier General, disclosed this in a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Mumeh, on Sunday in Abuja, as he described the wave of attacks and killings across Benue communities as “senseless, tragic, and unacceptable.” He cautioned that the deteriorating security situation…

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National Credit Guarantee Company Limited: Powering Inclusive Growth Through Risk-Sharing Guarantees

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National Credit Guarantee Company Limited: Powering Inclusive Growth Through Risk-Sharing Guarantees The National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (“NCGC” or the “Company”) is set to commence operations on 01 July 2025, as a specialised financial institution established to unlock access to credit and drive inclusive economic growth across Nigeria’s real economy. With an initial capital commitment of ₦100 billion, recently announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NCGC is positioned to reshape how Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), manufacturers, and strategic sectors access much-needed financing. For decades, Nigerian businesses especially…

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Dangote refinery to deploy 4000 trucks for nationwide distribution of diesel and petrol

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to begin nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit and diesel from August 15, 2025. The company is deploying 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas-powered tankers to boost delivery capacity and improve access to fuel across the country. The offer, according to a statement released on Sunday, is open to marketers, petrol station dealers, manufacturers, telecoms operators, aviation firms, and other large-scale fuel users. The firm also disclosed plans to support distribution through the establishment of daughter booster CNG stations and a dedicated fleet of…

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Emefiele’s allies, Mohit, Raja Punjab, Henry Omoile indicted in $17.1m bribery scandal

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Mohit, Raja Punjab, Henry Omoile, Monday Osazuwa and Eric Udoh have been named as key associates indicted in a $17.1 million bribery involving Godwin Emefiele, former Central Bank of Nigeria governor. An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Alvan Gurumnaan, on Tuesday narrated before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja how Emefiele, allegedly received a total of $17.1 million in cash through a proxy between 2020 and 2023. Gurumnaan, who gave evidence before Justice Rahman Oshodi, stated that the funds were received over a three-year…

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Hackers hit Union Bank, cart away depositors N9.3bn

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Union Bank of Nigeria Plc is currently grappling with a massive N9.3 billion fraud, which occurred as a result of a significant operational system breach. The development comes exactly one year and three months after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sacked the bank’s board and entire management, citing governance failures. A new management team was subsequently appointed to lead the financial institution. Union Bank is battling to recover the sum of N9,329,322,870.00 (nine billion, three hundred and twenty-nine million, three hundred and twenty-two thousand, eight hundred and seventy naira),…

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