Bank of Ghana Suspends Forex Trading Licences of Nigerian-owned Banks
The Bank of Ghana has taken decisive action by suspending the foreign exchange trading licences of two Nigerian-owned banks, Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana Limited (GTB) and FBNBank Ghana Limited (FBN), citing “fraudulent documentation” in their forex operations. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ghanaian regulator announced that the suspension would come into effect from […]
Investigation Update: New Body Parts Discovered in Long Island Park
Additional body parts were discovered on Tuesday, including in Bethpage State Park, as detectives interrogate multiple individuals in connection with the deaths of a man and a woman found in a Long Island park last week. Human remains have now been located in three distinct locations across Suffolk County, and authorities confirm that they pertain […]
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry Stuck in Puerto Rico Amid Political Turmoil
Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, has touched down in Puerto Rico, reportedly unable to return to his homeland. Media reports indicate that he arrived in the capital, San Juan, on Tuesday, flying from the US state of New Jersey. His whereabouts had been unknown in the past few days following a visit to Kenya. During […]
Subway Crime Update: Governor Hochul’s Strategy for Enhanced Safety
Governor Kathy Hochul is scheduled to outline her strategy for deploying state resources to address subway crime in an announcement slated for Wednesday. Hochul aims to instill a sense of security among commuters while acknowledging recent data indicating an increase in subway-related crime. Recent statistics released by officials illustrate a 13% rise in violent crimes […]
Biden and Trump Secure Victories on Super Tuesday
In a dominating display on Super Tuesday, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured victories across the nation, solidifying the likelihood of a November rematch and intensifying the pressure on Nikki Haley, the primary challenger to Trump, to exit the Republican race. Both Biden and Trump emerged victorious in key states such as […]
Collaborating Against Oil Theft: Nigerian Navy’s Global Call to Action
Rear Admiral Mustapha Hassan, Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, has emphasized the imperative for the international community to collectively reject stolen crude oil, urging concerted action against illicit oil activities. In an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast show, Sunrise Daily, on Tuesday, Rear Admiral Hassan said, “We should push for […]
UAE Yet to Lift Visa Ban on Nigeria, Presidency Confirms
The presidency has confirmed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not lifted the visa ban on Nigeria, contrary to earlier reports suggesting otherwise. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, clarified the situation, stating that the ban remains in place. In a statement shared on his official X handle, […]
Faulty Generator Causes Power Outage at Nigerian Senate
The Nigerian Senate experienced a sudden power outage during its plenary session, which was attributed to a faulty generator supplying electricity to the Red Chamber, the Senate disclosed. Plenary was delayed by up to 30 minutes as senators awaited the restoration of power to the National Assembly on Tuesday. Senate President Godswill Akpabio apologized for […]
EFCC Intercepts 21 Food Trucks Bound for Neighbouring Countries
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intercepted 21 food trucks en route to neighbouring countries, the agency revealed in a statement released on its official handle on Tuesday. The food items were destined for N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic, and Cameroon. According to the statement, the seizure was carried out by operatives […]
Unexpected Snowfall in Pakistan: 35 Dead, Hundreds of Houses Damaged
Over the weekend, Pakistan experienced unexpected and severe weather conditions, with freezing rain and snowfall causing significant casualties and injuries in remote areas. At least 35 people lost their lives, including 22 children who were tragically crushed in landslides that engulfed their homes, according to disaster management authorities. The extreme weather impacted northern and western […]
