Category: News
JAMB Warns UTME Candidates against Fraudulent Messages
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has alerted the public to the circulation of fraudulent messages targeting candidates registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin on Wednesday, JAMB revealed that suspected fraudsters have been using a deceptive sort code combining a…
JUST IN: Court Reinstates Mudashiru Obasa, Declares His Removal as Speaker Illegal
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a dramatic turn of events, the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has declared the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly illegal and unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered by Justice Yetunde Pinheiro on Wednesday, nullified all proceedings and resolutions passed during the controversial…
JUST IN: Dangote Slashes Petrol Price Again, Sells at N835/litre
Fresh from implementing a N15 price reduction in its loading cost for Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, the Dangote refinery has again slashed its refined products prices to make them cheaper, cutting its ex-depot rate to N835 per litre. The new price is a reduction of N30 from N865 per litre implemented six…
EFCC: Interpol Joins Efforts in N1.3tn CBEX Probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched an investigation into the alleged N1.3tn frauds perpetrated through a digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange. CBEX, operated by a group of foreign nationals in collaboration with their Nigerian partners, reportedly collapsed on Monday, leaving thousands of investors stranded and unable to access their funds. The EFCC spokesman,…
Nigeria Moving Backwards Under Tinubu, Ex-Kaduna Gov, El-Rufai Knocks FG
A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of incompetence, nepotism and betrayal of the founding ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai, who recently dumped the APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), alleged that Nigeria had been moving backwards since Tinubu assumed office on May…
Easter: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani. “Announcing this on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Interior, Dr….
Loan Apps in Nigeria – A Lifeline or a Debt Trap?
In Nigeria, a nation grappling with severe economic challenges, loan apps have become a go-to solution for millions seeking to navigate financial hardship. With over 100 million Nigerians living below the poverty line, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, and inflation rates reaching 34.2%, as reported by Trading Economics, many citizens face daily struggles…
We Will Resist Attempts to Rubbish Reputation, Undermine Institute – CIPMN Boss
The Founder, Chairman of the Governing Council, and President of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), Dr. Mrs. Victoria Okoronkwo, has vowed to reclaim the institution using all legal means available. “I am resolute in my commitment to sanitizing the Institute”, she declared, adding, “We will exhaust every legal, institutional, and procedural…
ICPC Advocates Enhanced Tech-Driven Strategies to Combat Corruption
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is advocating for more tactical and technology-driven measures in the fight against corruption, as financial crimes continue to evolve in sophistication. This information was contained in a statement signed by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Demola Bakare, on Monday. According to the statement,…