CBN Dissolves Boards Of Union, Keystone, And Polaris Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken decisive action by removing the boards of Union Bank, Polaris Bank, and Keystone Bank, citing non-compliance with Sections 12(c), (f), (g), (h) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, the CBN outlined […]
US And UK Navies Repel Largest Houthi Attack On Red Sea Shipping
UK and US naval forces have repelled the largest attack yet by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea, the UK defence secretary says. The Iran-backed group launched 18 drones and three missiles on Tuesday night, according to the US military. They were shot down by carrier-based jets and four warships, it added. […]
Three Dead As Severe Storm Sweeps Through US
At least three people have died and over half a million homes are without power after a series of powerful winter storms swept through parts of the eastern US and Canada. Strong winds flipped cars and knocked over homes in Florida, where several tornadoes were reported. More than 1,300 flights in or out of the […]
Ecuador Declares War On Armed Gangs After TV Station Attacked On Air
Ecuador’s president has ordered that criminal gangs be “neutralised” after days of violence culminated in an attack on a television studio. Masked gunmen broke into public television channel TC’s live studio during a broadcast, forcing staff to the floor. Police made 13 arrests following the attack, which injured two employees. At least 10 people have […]
Governor AbdulRazaq Reiterates Unwavering Support For The Judiciary.
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Kwara State, has assured ongoing backing from his administration for the judiciary. This support, he emphasized, encompasses both infrastructural development and the well-being of those involved. The governor conveyed this commitment during a ceremony in Ilorin marking the commencement of the New Legal Year. AbdulRazaq praised the judiciary’s unwavering commitment […]
PDP Demands Tunji-Ojo’s Suspension Amid Betta Edu Saga
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is urging President Bola Tinubu to take action and suspend Bunmi Tunji-Ojo from the role of Minister of Interior. PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba called on Tinubu yesterday to swiftly investigate and potentially prosecute the minister, alleging Tunji-Ojo’s role in a contract controversy at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty […]
Supreme Court Holds Verdict On Appeal To Overturn Mutfwang’s Removal
The Supreme Court has deferred judgment in the appeal challenging the removal of Caleb Mutfwang as Plateau State governor. On November 19, the Court of Appeal in Abuja removed Mutfwang from the position of governor in Plateau State. After parties presented their respective briefs on Tuesday, a Supreme Court panel led by John Okoro mentioned […]
Sani Urges Govs: Adopt 60% Travel Delegation Cut
Former federal lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, praises President Bola Tinubu’s travel cost-cutting directive, urging state governors to do the same. On Tuesday, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, announced that the president has approved a directive to reduce the size of official delegations for foreign and domestic trips […]
EFCC Seizes Passports In Ongoing Fraud Probe Of Edu, Ex-Minister
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confiscated the passports of suspended Minister Betta Edu and her predecessor Sadiya Umar-Farouq amid ongoing investigations into ministry scandals. The Edu scandal unfolded with a leaked memo exposing the suspended minister instructing the Accountant-General of the Federation to transfer N585 million to a private account linked to […]
Flash Flooding, Damaging Wind Expected To Hit New York City, Tri-State
An even more powerful storm and a major flood threat are coming to the Tri-State Tuesday afternoon into early Wednesday after a wintry weekend. A Flood Watch has already been issued for New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania ahead of the storm late Tuesday into early Wednesday. The combination of 2″-4″ of […]
