System Failures: UK Fines GTBank For ‘Money Laundering’
The United Kingdom- based financial watchdog, Financial Conduct Authority, has fined the British subsidiary of Nigeria’s Guaranty Trust Bank 7.6 million pounds ($9.3 million). According to a statement by the body on Tuesday, the FCA said the fine was imposed due to the failures in GTBank’s anti-money laundering systems and controls. Citing the statement, Reuters reported that the failures were highlighted...
Biafra: I Have Original Aburi Accord Tapes — Nnamdi Kanu
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has said he is in possession of the original Aburi accord tapes, “which will vindicate the late Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu and Biafra before the world.” The Aburi Accord is an official record of the minutes of the meeting of Nigeria’s military leaders held in Aburi, Ghana shortly before...
BREAKING: NUJ President Bags Chieftaincy Title of Magatakardan Jalingo (Photos)
The National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Christopher Isiguzo has been decorated with the traditional title of Magatakardan Jalingo by the Paramount Ruler of Jalingo. Isiguzo who took to his Facebook page to announce the development expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Taraba as well as the state chapter of NUJ. He wrote: "Just received the traditional title...
Man Threatening To Invite IPOB To Shut Down Lagos Arrested
The Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate in Lagos State, Fredrick Nwajagu, has been arrested. Speaking in a video that went viral on Friday, Nwajagu threatened to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra to secure the properties of Igbo people in the state. He said, “IPOB, we will invite them. They have no job. All of the IPOB will...
Truck Loses Brake In Lagos, Kills Eight Persons
There was tension in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Wednesday as eight persons allegedly died in a crash involving a truck which rammed into four motorcycles at the Sheriff bus stop, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Metro that the crash occurred around 10am as the truck that was heading for Odogunyan lost control and...
Former Reps Member, Mr Ahmed Wadada Dumps APC
A former House of Representatives member, Mr Ahmed Wadada has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a letter signed by Wadada and addressed to the APC Ward Chairman, Tudun Kofa, Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State...
Toxic Fuel: Victor Osuagwu ‘Orders’ EFCC To Arrest FG
Veteran comic actor, Victor Osuagwu has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest the ‘Federal Government’ over the importation of toxic petrol. In a 2-minute-51second video on his Instagram page, the comic act highlighted the damages that Nigerians have incurred as a result of purchasing and using the adulterated fuel. He also wondered who would take care of...
BREAKING: Court Rejects Dino Melaye’s Suit Against Infectious Disease Bill
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a suit by Senator Dino Melaye, challenging some provisions of the controversial Control of Infectious Diseases Bill 2020, also referred to as the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Bill. In a judgment on Tuesday, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu held that her court lacked the jurisdiction to hear and determine issues raised in...
ASUU Strike: I Never For Once Allowed Schools Go On Strike When I Was Abia Governor – Senator Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the ongoing strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Kalu, in a post on his verified Facebook page on Wednesd...
2023 Presidency: South West Should Not Be Selfish – Ladi Adebutu
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun, Ladi Adebutu, has asked his fellow Yorubas not to be selfish in gunning for the 2023 presidential seat. Adebutu believes that the Yorubas have had a fair share of the presidency, saying former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Interim government leader, Ernest Shonekan, are from the race. Addressing his...
