Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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US Supreme Court Upholds Ban Prohibiting Domestic Abusers From Firearm
The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law prohibiting domestic abusers from possessing a firearm, the latest legal ruling in the country’s fierce battle over gun rights. It was the first gun case to come before the court — where conservatives hold a 6-3 majority — since a major decision issued in 2022…
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CBN meets justifies reasons for recent Monetary Policy Rate hikes
The Central Bank of Nigeria has presented a detailed explanation of the economy’s trajectory, giving reasons for the recent aggressive Monetary Policy Rate hikes, and the expected transmission timeline into the economy. The Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso made the presentation on Wednesday, during a dialogue with the Organised Private Sector, OPS and the Bank’s…
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Court remands alleged secret cult member in Ekiti
A 36-year-old man, Abbey Olorunfemi, facing charges of belonging to a secret cult, was ordered remanded by a chief magistrates’ court in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. Chief Magistrate Saka Afunso presided over the case and declined to take the defendant’s plea. Instead, he directed that Olorunfemi be remanded in a correctional facility pending legal advice from…
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Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Muonagor laid to rest
Nollywood icon Amaechi Muonagor was, on Friday, buried in his Obosi country home in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State amid tears from family members, relatives and the Nollywood family. Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment, Dom Onyenji, among others, were present to…
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Food vendors suspended in Lagos over cholera outbreak
The Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State has taken proactive measures to prevent the outbreak of cholera by suspending food vendors in schools. Ganiyu Egunjobi, the executive chairman, revealed this during an interview with journalists on Friday, emphasizing the council’s commitment to safeguarding pupils and students. “We have temporarily halted the services of all…
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NDLEA seized 761,000 tonnes of illicit drugs in three years
Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), reported that the agency confiscated 761,000 tonnes of illicit drugs and substances from January 2021 to March 2024. He made this announcement during a special Juma’at service marking the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at the National Mosque…
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Why Police Won’t Evict Ado Bayero – Kano CP Replies Gov Yusuf
The Kano State Police Commissioner, AIG Usaini Gumel, has responded to Governor Abba Yusuf‘s directive on the eviction of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Yusuf had on Thursday night, through the State Attorney General And Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, directed the CP to remove the deposed 15 Emir of Kano from…
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Ogun doctors threaten strike over poor working conditions
The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to go on strike due to poor working conditions. This action is set to commence after the 21-day ultimatum given to the state government expires. Kunle Ashimi, the association’s chairman, revealed at a news conference in Abeokuta on Friday that the ultimatum,…
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PDP Chieftain, Usman Okai reveals Yahaya Bello’s hiding place
The House of Representatives candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the 2023 elections, Austin Okai, has claimed that immediate past Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, is currently hiding in the state government house. Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had in April declared Bello wanted. This followed…
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NFIU Alerts Banks, Others As ‘Scammers’ Devise New Method To Claim Funds From Abroad
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has issued a warning regarding scams involving tracing and recovering digital wire transfers from international banks into local accounts.In a June 2024 report, the NFIU mentioned its dedication to offering prompt advice or guidance to its partners using a method grounded in real-life examples. The agency’s report offers detailed…
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Bulldozers Move In To Demolish Bayero’s Nasarawa Palace As Security Operatives Block Entrances
Excavators and bulldozers have been seen driving towards the Nasarawa Palace of deposed 15th Emir of Kano State, Aminu Ado Bayero. This is coming after security operatives on Friday blocked all entrances to the Nasarawa mini Palace, the current residence of Bayero. Security operatives reportedly took the action to prevent miscreants from getting in the…
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BREAKING! PSC asks police to provide evidence of corruption in recruitment exercise
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has asked the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to provide evidence that the recent constable recruitment exercise was marred by corruption. In a statement on Friday, Ikechukwu Ani, PSC spokesperson, said NPF does not respect the commission’s mandate to recruit personnel for the police. The NPF had said the recruitment exercise…