Why Nigeria Can’t Stop Borrowing – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that Nigeria cannot stop borrowing, especially when it is necessary as part of fiscal responsibility. Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, made this statement at a national dialogue on Nigeria’s mounting debt, titled: “The Rising Public Debt in Nigeria and the Challenges of National Development” on Wednesday. According to Emefiele,...
NAPTIP Sacks Five Officials For Receiving Bribes, Leaking Official Information, Others
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has dismissed a deputy director and four other officers for various offences. The spokesperson for the agency, Vincent Adekoye, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday. Adekoye explained that the offences range from corruption to demanding and receiving bribes from suspects and relatives. According to him, other offences...
Ondo Govt Imposes 24 Hours Curfew On Ikare-Akoko
The Ondo State Government has imposed a 24 hours curfew on Ikare-Akoko in Akoko North East Local Government Area, following sporadic gun shots in the community. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Akure by Donald Ojogo, the state Commissioner for Information. The statement said the curfew was due to security reports and credible intelligence...
ABN TV Boss Model For Young Men Interested To Succeed — Chikwe Udensi
The Interpol Systems Consultant in Nigeria, Sir Chikwe Udensi has extolled the commitment and doggedness of the Director ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali to make impact in society using his medium, describing him a model for other young men craving to succeed. According to Sir Udensi, Mr. Okali has imbibed the culture of not putting money ahead of the core...
CBN Accuses #ENDSARS Protesters Of Financing Terrorism – Reports
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is accusing some coordinators of the #EndSARS protests of terrorism financing, PUNCH is reporting. The newspaper quotes a written address in support of a motion ex parte filed by the CBN saying the funds in the accounts might have emanated from terrorist activities. ABN TV had earlier reported that the apex bank had received a court...
Nasarawa LP Starts Door-To-Door Campaign For Peter Obi
The Labour Party in Nasarawa State has begun a door-to-door campaign across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state for its presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed. Speaking with newsmen in Lafia on Monday, State Chairman of LP, Alexander Emmanuel, said the party decided to start the campaign because it has a target of getting...
National Assembly Staff Threaten To Embark On Strike Over Working Conditions
National Assembly staff, under the auspices of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, Tuesday, threatened industrial action, if conditions at their workplace were not improved by the Management and presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives. The staff in a Press Statement issued today by its President, Comrade Muhammed Usman, said their demands for a better service,...
Politicians Are Responsible For Insecurity In The Country – Solomon Dalung
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung has accused political elites of being responsible for the increased insecurity, mutual suspicion, hatred and mistrust among Nigerians. Dalung made the claim while speaking at the first National Conference of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Bauchi State chapter, with the theme “Insecurity, Economic Growth and Governance Triangle: Nigeria in Focus” held...
Court Grants Nollywood Actress, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyi N5m bail
Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, a Nollywood actress charged with alleged tampering and spraying of the redesigned Naira notes, was granted N5 million bail by a Federal High Court in Lagos State on Wednesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) preferred two counts of charges against Omoseyin, who was arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on Monday. The charge was preoccupied with spraying and...
ABN TV Boss Salutes NBA Director At 60, Calls Him Astute Administrator
The Director ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali has congratulated the Director National Broadcast Academy (NBA) Engr. Ajibola Abiola as he marks 60th birthday. Mr. Okali extolled the administrative dexterity of Engr. Abiola, describing him a humble. "Engr. Abiola has exhibited uncommon humility which has enhanced his relationship with the staff members of NBA and the trainees as well. As an astute...
