by Sandra Umeh Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, quashed a criminal charge preferred against a former Chief of Air Staff, Adesola Amosu, and two others over N21. 5 billion money laundering. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had re-arraigned the defendants , on an amended 13-count charge […]
A British-cargo vessel was attacked on the Red Sea on Tuesday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. The attack on the ship happened west of Hodeida in Yemen just after midnight. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack but the Associated Press reports that suspicions are on Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. […]
By Ahmed Kaigama Bauchi, Feb. 6, 2024 (NAN) Dr. Adamu Ningi, a Consultant Surgeon at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has advised Nigerians to eat natural foods to reduce the risk of cancer. Ningi, who expressed concern over the rising incidences of cancer in our society, gave the advice in […]
By Okeoghene Akubuike The World Bank says inflation in food prices remains high globally. The World Bank declared in its latest Food Security Update report on Tuesday that available data on food prices showed high inflation in low, middle and high-income countries. It declared that the inflation level was greater than five per cent in […]
By Obinna Unaeze Residents of Minna, Niger state, trooped out in large numbers to protest the hardship caused by the rising cost of living occasioned by the downturn of the economy. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) check in Pkakungu area of Minna on Monday revealed that women’s group and many youth in the area […]
By Femi Ogunshola Mr Olumide Adedoyin, the Registrar, Chattered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM), has urged the Federal Government to phase out higher denomination notes, such as the N1000 and N500 Naira notes, to strengthen the Naira. He said N1000 and N500 notes were more susceptible to counterfeiting, and illicit financial activities, hence, they should […]
By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Feb. 5, 2024 (NAN) YouTube has announced a significant achievement in its digital streaming service, with YouTube Music and Premium surpassing 100 million subscribers worldwide, including those on trial. The Vice President, Product Management, YouTube, Adam Smith, who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Monday, stated that the milestone underscored the […]
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Dr Monsurat Isiaka, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, University of Ilorin, has attributed the upsurge in crime to the prevailing biting economy in the country. Isiaka, who made the submission on Monday during an interview with newsmen in Ilorin, explained that there is growing need to […]
By Shedrack Frank Fire destroyed property and goods worth millions of naira at Amarata Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa on Saturday, but no life was lost. Eyewitnesses said the fire was caused by a spark in a diesel-laden vehicle parked near a fuel station. Bayelsa Fire Service and the police confirmed the […]
By Chinenye Offor Mr James Sule, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering relationship between Nigeria and China. Sule made the remark in his goodwill message to mark the Chinese New Year Temple Fair on Saturday in Abuja. The permanent secretary, represented by his […]