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The former Chairman of the Pensions Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina has dragged Reno Omokri, media aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan to court over allegations of corruption recently made against him in a national newspaper. In the suit filed before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maina asked the court to […]
Nigeria on Friday rejected the findings of a UN report on violence in the country accusing it of simply blaming the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. “While we agree that the violence in Nigeria, or in any country, is a major concern and that there is a rippling effect, we are disappointed that the rapporteur […]
The Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has described the forthcoming Nigeria’s 59th Independence celebration as a period for Nigerians to be hopeful for a better Nigeria despite the various challenges presently facing the country. Speaking on the activities lined up by the State government for the Independence Celebration at a press briefing […]
United Bank for Africa Plc has announced that the services of its Chatbot, Leo, is now available for customers on Apple Business Chat, where its users can communicate directly with businesses using the Messages app on iPhone and iPad. The Group Managing Director, UBA, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, said, “As a brand focused on providing excellent […]
The military had on Wednesday sealed the Maiduguri office of the Action Against Hunger, as part of efforts to clamp down on some NGOs. Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Counter-insurgency operation in the North-East, Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Isa Ado, says “The Theatre Command Operation Lafia Dole has observed with utter disappointment and concern the […]
The House of Representatives yesterday has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the cashless policy on bank deposits, that started on Wednesday. Adopting a motion under matters of urgent national importance sponsored by Mr. Ben Kalu at the plenary yesterday, the lawmakers said that the suspension of the policy would last until […]
Instagram announced today that it would restrict posts promoting cosmetic surgery and diet products for people under the age of 18. As influencer marketing grows, the company wants to put up a barrier between impressionable users and weight loss products that might be pushed by the people they follow. “We want Instagram to be a […]
The members of the House of Representatives have collectively recommended the Chairman of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema for national honours in appreciation of his selfless service of evacuating troubled Nigerians from South Africa in the wake of xenophobic attacks on them by their hosts. Onyema, who appeared before the House of Representatives in recognition […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has relieved Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita of her duty as the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HoS). A statement by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Willie Bassey, confirmed that the president has also approved the appointment of Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan as […]
