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CBN Orders Nigerian Banks to Limit Insider Lending
CBN Cracks Down on Insider Lending, Threatens Regulatory Sanctions
In a bid to strengthen corporate governance and curb excessive exposure to influential insiders, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern directive mandating commercial banks to comply with … Continue Reading
TRAGEDY: Bandits Kill RCCG Pastor’s Son, Abduct Wife
Gunmen Attack RCCG Pastor’s Home in Nasarawa, Kill Only Son for Resisting, Demand N30M Ransom for Abducted Wife
Gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed the residence of a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor, Austin Ifeji, in the early … Continue Reading
Singer Portable Declares Himself A ‘Mad Man’ Receiving Treatment
Singer Claims Mental Health Treatment at Ogun Psychiatric Hospital Amid Police Allegations of Assaulting Government Officials
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed he is a “mad man” currently undergoing treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, … Continue Reading
Kennedy Nwamkpa Seeks Government’s Support to Host 2025 African Powerlifting Championship
Nigeria Faces Deadline to Secure All-African Powerlifting Championship Hosting Rights
Lagos, Nigeria – Powerlifter Kennedy Nwamkpa has issued a plea for government assistance, emphasizing the urgency of securing Nigeria’s hosting rights for the highly anticipated All-African Powerlifting Championship. The event, … Continue Reading
MUST READ: 5 High Paying But Underrated Jobs In Nigeria You Should Know About
Some High-Paying Yet Overlooked Jobs in Nigeria Offering Huge Income And Lucrative Opportunities
In a Nigeria where people are obsessed with high paying traditional professions, there are some lucrative jobs that might be ignored but still have good salaries and … Continue Reading
Gay Imam Killed after Officiating Lesbian Wedding In South Africa
Openly Gay Imam Murdered in South Africa, Sparking Outcry
Gqeberha, South Africa – Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering Muslim cleric and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, was fatally shot in a drive-by attack on Saturday morning in Gqeberha, South Africa. The … Continue Reading
South African Policeman Killed in Wife’s Alleged Murder Plot
According to Mkhwanazi, Dlamini had previously attempted to poison her husband, the South African police officer just a week before the fatal shooting, but when that plan failed, she resorted to hiring gunmen to execute the attack.
Johannesburg, South Africa … Continue Reading
USAID Under Fire: Allegations Of Funding Boko Haram Spark Call For Investigation
US Congressman Claims USAID Funds Boko Haram with $697M Annually – Nigerians Call for Urgent Investigation
US Congressman Scott Perry has ignited controversy with claims that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding terrorist organizations, including … Continue Reading
US to Deport Nigerians: First Batch Includes Convicted Prisoners
Nigeria Calls for Humane Repatriation as U.S. Begins Deportation of Convicted Prisoners and Immigration Offenders
The United States has announced that Nigerian deportees will be repatriated via Lagos, according to the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr. Speaking during … Continue Reading
FG Takedown oil theft to 5,000 barrels per day
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Skyrockets to 1.7 Million Bpd as Oil Theft Drops to 5,000 Barrels Per Day
Abuja – Nigeria’s upstream petroleum regulator, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has made a significant breakthrough in reducing oil theft … Continue Reading