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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that any commercial bank that fails to pick up the new naira notes for distribution will be fined N1 million daily.   Adeleke Adelokun, a deputy director at CBN, made the announcement at the sensitization programme with traders on the new Naira notes at Ayegbaju International Market in Osogbo, the Osun state capital, on Friday, January 20.   Adelokun…

Labour Party May Change Okupe As Obi’s Campaign DG Because of Money Laundering.

There are indications that the Labour Party (LP) may replace Doyin Okupe as the Director-General of its 2023 Presidential Campaign Council. An impeccable source within the party, who spoke exclusively with Channels Television on Monday, confirmed that talks are already ongoing to replace Okupe. The source, said the decision will be jointly taken by all concerned including Okupe himself. Although…

Police nab man for presenting stolen cow for father-in-law’s burial rites

The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested one Ikenna Ogbonna Ota, a native of the Azuoto Okpoitumo community in the Abakaliki Local Government Area of the state, for allegedly stealing and presenting a stolen cow for the burial rites of his late father-in-law.   According to reports, Ota visited the family house of his in-laws on Friday, December 9, 2022, for the presentation of materials for…

Jonathan, Oyedepo, Peter Obi, others attend wedding of clergyman, Paul Enenche’s daughter (photos)

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, joined other dignitaries to grace the wedding of the first daughter of the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, in Abuja today, December 17.   The wedding of Deborah Enenche and Sam Uloko was held at the Glory Dome…

FIFA ‘rejects President Zelensky’s request to let him share a video message of global peace before World Cup final’

FIFA has rejected Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky’s request to share a message of world peace which he had planned to broadcast before kickoff at the World Cup final on Sunday, December   Zelensky offered to appear in a video, speaking to fans in the stadium ahead of the game in Qatar.   ‘We thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good,’ said a source speaking to CNN,…

Football coach and former footballer, Sinisa Mihajlovic died at the age of 53.   The ex-Yugoslavia defender, who announced in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with leukemia, played for Roma, Sampdoria, Lazio, and Inter in Italy. He also managed a host of teams, including AC Milan. His family said on Friday, December 16, that he is dead. A statement from his family read: “Wife Ariadne, with…

Banks run out of new naira, demand soars

Mixed reactions greeted the disbursement of the new naira notes that officially went into circulation on Thursday with many bank customers demanding for the new notes while a few others snubbed the latest bills in banking halls across major Nigerian cities.   The newly redesigned N1,000, N500 and N200 bills finally became a legal tender on December 15, 2022, over three weeks after the President,…

Kanunta Lament over Depriving Kanu food, medication, says is a weapon of torture

Prince Kanunta Kanu, the brother of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said depriving Kanu of food and medication in the Department of State Service custody, is a means of torturing him. Kanu’s special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, and Kanu’s family had raised the alarm that for nine days, the detained IPOB leader had not taken his drugs and had been starving, allegedly on…

Rivers APC Calls for Contest of Ideas after Appeal Court Victory

The Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has called for an end to pre-election litigations in the state, saying what the people need is a contest of ideas to enable the election of the best candidates that will serve the interest of the South-South State. The call followed the party’s victory at the Appeal Court yesterday in which its candidates were cleared to…

Brother arrested for stabbing pregnant sister to death and burning her body

A California man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his heavily pregnant sister to death and setting her body on fire just days after her baby shower.   The Fresno Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 14, announced the arrest of 41-year-old Aaron Dudley for the killings of 26-year-old N’kya Rebecca Logan and her unborn son in Fresno.   A maintenance crew discovered Logan’s burning body…

President Biden signs historic same-sex marriage bill at White House

US President, Joe Biden has signed new legislation protecting same-sex and interracial marriage.   Biden held an event at the White House South Lawn with lawmakers and Cabinet members as the Respect for Marriage Act becomes law.   “Today is a good day,” Biden said as he took the podium after Vice President Kamala Harris. “A day America takes a vital step toward equality, for liberty and justice,…

Man stabs friend over N200 Indian hemp in Adamawa

Sadiq Safiyanu, A 19-year-old man has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly stabbing his friend, Ibrahim Dole, with a machete while fighting over N200 Indian hemp.   Both men were dragged before the Jimeta Area Court II in Adamawa state by the police for offenses ranging from the disturbance of public peace, inciting disturbance, and causing hurt contrary to sections 79, 80, and 217 of…

FG suspends COVID-19 tests for travelers

The immediate relaxation of the COVID-19 safety measures and travel advisory, including the suspension of all pre-departure, pre-boarding, and post-arrival PCR test requirements has been approved by the federal government.   Boss Mustapha said the approval granted by President Muhammadu Buhari follows the recommendations of the PSC based on clinical and laboratory evidence of a sustained…

FG develops Sickle Cell vaccine and others

Adeleke Mamora, Minister of Science Technology and Innovation, has announced that his ministry has developed sickle cell and venom vaccines. Speaking on Monday, December 12, at the 10th edition of the PMB Administration Scorecard Series (2015-2023), Mamora said the ministry achieved the use of local herbs for the production of drugs for sickle cell as the country had a high number of people with…

Man arrested for killing his sugar mummy and stealing her car in Enugu

Detectives serving in the Homicide Section of the State CID Enugu and working with Police Operatives in Imo State Command, on November 8, arrested one Osuagwu Chidubem (male) at Nekede Owerri, while he was attempting to sell a Toyota Corolla car he allegedly stole from his older female lover, one Amarachi Chukwu aged 32, after allegedly murdering her in her residence at Meniru, Awkunanaw, Enugu…

Tite have resigns as Brazil Head Coach after Quarter-final defeat to Croatia

Brazil coach Tite has stepped down as head coach of Selecao, following their exit from this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Friday December 9. Tite made the announcement after the five-time World Cup winners lost 4-2 on penalties to Croatia after full game time and extra time ended 1-1.   “The cycle has ended, and I keep to my word,” the 61-year-old said after Friday’s match. “There are other…

Chatham House Invites Peter Obi For Election Conversation

World-leading policy institute and think-tank forum, Chatham House has invited the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi to discuss his plans for Nigerians ahead of the February 25, 2023, presidential elections. Obi, former governor of Anambra State, is expected to attend the event slated for January 16, 2023, in London, the United Kingdom. The event is part of a series of…