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Economist Reaveals Importers Are Smuggling Rice In Tyres Due To The Closure Of Nigeria Borders
Due to the closure of Nigeria’s borders with Benin Republic, rice smugglers are seeking out more devious ways of importing the product into the country.National Coordinator of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria, Dr Oladapo Ganiyu, while speaking with SaharaReporters said that people have resulted to fitting bags of rice into tyres -
Kano State Government Orders Police To Shut Down O’Pay Office In Kano
The Kano state government on Thursday ordered the police to shut down a branch of Opay office in Kano state. Opay is an online payment outlet for commercial tricycle operators.The outlet was closed down during a raid carried out by the Kano state police command over alleged non-compliance with the government rules and directives. According to an e -
Port Harcourt Serial Killer, Gracious David West Finally Arrested By The Police (Full Story)
Portharcourt wanted alleged serial killer Gracious David West has been arrested by the policeThe 26-year old alleged killer from Buguma LGA of Rivers State, who is also a member of the Degbam cult group was arrested along East-West Road enroute to Uyo from Port Harcourt. He has since made useful statements to the Police.CCTV identified him as a su -
Federal Govt Continues To Borrow, Seeks Fresh $2.5bn Loan From World Bank
Despite a $2.4bn loan obtained by Nigeria in 2018, the World Bank has said it is in talks with Nigeria for a fresh loan of $2.5bn.Revealing this to Bloomberg on Wednesday, Vice-President for the African division of the World Bank, Hafez Ghanem, said: “we’re talking about a new set of programs of about the same amount, it should be around $2.5b -
26 Suspects Land In NDLEA Net Over Drug Abuse in Kwara
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday said that it had arrested 26 persons for alleged drug abuse in Kwara state.Kwara State NDLEA’s Commander, Ambrose Umoru, who made the disclosure in Ilorin, said that the arrests were made within two months of his assumption of office.Umoru said that those arrested included seven dealer -
Young Nigerian, Okunrobo Osarenren Evans Sentenced To 7-Yrs Imprisonment For Forgery In Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos zonal office, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Okunrobo Osarenren Evans to seven years imprisonment before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos.The convict was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes -
Suspend Cashless Policy - House Of Reps Orders CBN
The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the planned Cashless policy.The House resolved to mandate the committee on banking to investigate the policy and report to the House in 4 weeks.The decision followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Benjamin Kalu. -
#NigeriaAt59: FG Releases Timetable For 59th Independence Anniversary Celebration
The Federal Government of Nigeria has released the line up of event to celebrate the 59th Independence ceremony of the country.According to a press release signed by the Director (Information) at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation; Willie Bassey, the celebration will begin with a press conference at the National Press -
EFCC Storms LAUTECH Arrests 25 Students For Alleged Internet Fraud
Operatives of the Advance Fee Fraud Unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Abuja, have arrested 25 students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomosho, Oyo State, for their alleged involvement in various forms of cybercrime including romance scam, love scam, possession of forged documents, and obtaining -
Breaking: Kidnapped Mother Of AIT Staff, Mrs Dinah Ayua Regains Freedom In Benue State
The abducted mother of Head of DAAR Communications Centre Jos, Plateau state, Mrs. Dinah Ayua, who was whisked away on Saturday in Zakibiam, Ukum local Government of Benue state, area has been freed.The 67-year-old was abducted by gunmen in her Zakibiam residence located behind Ukum local government secretariat on Saturday at about 7pm.She was bli -
SO SAD! Two Dead, One Injured In Auto Crash In Bauchi State
Two people have been killed while one was injured in a fatal auto crash that occurred on Tuesday night along Bauchi – Dass road in Bauchi State.The identity of the deceased was not yet known as at the time of filing this report.The Head of Operations, Federal Road Safety Corps, Bauchi Sector Command, Deputy Corps Commander, Ibrahim Abubakar, con -
It’s An Insult To Say We Shouldn’t Spend N5.5bn On Cars - Sen. Abdullahi Yahaya
Despite the fact that most Nigerians are angry about the fact that senate members of the 9th Assembly are to use about N5.5 billion to purchase vehicles, the leader of the Senate, Yahaya Abdullahi, sees nothing wrong in it.According to Leadership Newspaper, the Senator said people are just being mischievous adding that there is no way you can give -
"You People Are Bitter Sadistic People" -Toyin Lawani Slams Nigerians As She Lists Her Achievements
Toyin Lawani blasts Nigerians as she lists her achievementsToyin Lawani, apparently fed up with her online critics, took to Instagram to rant about Nigerians, especially those who leave unfavorable comments on her posts.The serial entrepreneur began by telling her followers that “kids are off limits” and they have no right to comment about -
52 Years Old Comrade Rodney Nathan Impregnated 12 Years Old Pupil and NUT Defends Him
Comrade Rodney Nathan (pictured), the chairman of the #Adamawa State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), has refuted reports that a teacher raped a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Namtari.Tribune Online reports that Nathan said the claims made by Adamawa Police command, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (#NSCDC), were premature, as p -
Female Journalist, Mary Ekere Thrown Into Jail For Taking Photos Of Taskforce Agents In Akwa-Ibom
A female journalist in Akwa Ibom State, has been thrown into jail for taking photos of task force officials who raided a city spot.The spot is said to be notorious for illegal street-trading.The journalist, Mary Ekere, has so far spent two nights in the prison as the journalists’ union in the state battles to secure her freedom.Ms Ekere covers t -
Benevolent Governor, Jide Sanwo-Olu Gives N20,000 Each To Nigerians Returning From South Africa
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday, September 18th gave N20,000 to each of the second batch of 315 Nigerians evacuated from South AfricaPresenting the token on behalf of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Jermaine Sanwo-Olu said that the money was a palliative for the returnees saying that the returnees from Lagos State would be transfe -
Manchester United v Astana : UEFA Europa League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
Date :Thursday 19th, September Time :8:00pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee Goal Scorer: Team News Manchester United Manchester United begin their Europa League campaign at home to Astana at Old Trafford on Thursday.United compete in Europe’s secondary competition for the third time in five seasons this term courtesy of another disappoi -
Frankfurt v Arsenal : UEFA Europa League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
Date :Thursday 19th, September Time :8:00pm Stadium Commerzbank Arena Referee Goal Scorer: Team News Frankfurt Frankfurt recovered from a poor start to their 2018-19 campaign to embark on a sensational run of form which saw them recover from a first-leg 4-2 defeat in the quarter-final against Benfica to set up a semi-final against Chel -
Xenophobia: Second Set Of 315 Nigerians Arrives From South Africa (PHOTOS)
The second batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.No fewer than 315 returnees were aboard the Air Peace flight APK 7818 which touched down at the Lagos airport at from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg at about 8:00pm on Wednesday.The 315 returnees, comp -
JUST IN: President Buhari sacks Winnifred Oyo-Ita As HoS, Appoints Yemi-Esan, Extends Tenure Of 7 Perm Secs
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan as the Acting Head of Civil Service of the Federation with immediate effect.Yemi-Esan, who is the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, takes over from Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, who has been directed to proceed on an indefinite leave to allow concl -
Nigerian Human Trafficker, Ediozi Odi Bags 6 Life Sentences And An Additional 129 Years Imprisonment In South Africa
Nigerian Human Trafficker, Ediozi Odi has been sentenced to 6 life sentences plus 129 years in South Africa. He kept girls as young as 13 as sex slaves, starved them and paid them with drugs. He was found guilty on 24 of 29 charges.These girls were mostly vulnerable and came from poor families. They were lured to a house in Springs with promises o -
EFCC Arrests Prison's Officer, 5 Others For ATM Fraud
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested six fraudsters who specialize in defrauding innocent Nigerians by using bank details obtained through sim swaps and Automated Teller Machines (ATM).The suspects include Urulo Ikenna Henry, an Inspector with the Enugu Command of Nigerian Correc -
PSG v Real Madrid : UEFA Champions League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
Date :Wednesday 18th, September Time :8:00pm Stadium Parc des Princes Referee Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: Team News Paris Saint Germain There is unfinished business and a desperation to avoid familiar dejection in PSG's latest Champions League campaign, not least because of the nature of their exit last season.2-0 up afte -
DSS Seals Sahara Reporters Office In Lagos After Foiling #FreeSowore Protest
Sahara reporters website reports that their Lagos office has been sealed by members of the Nigeria Police Force and Department of State Services (DSS) and the peaceful protest of #FreeSowore has been stopped....The armed officials reportedly arrived early at the office, banging on the gate and ordered everyone to leave the premises. Seni Ajayi ,th -
BBNaija: "Tboss, Cee-C & Tacha Are Serious Societal Problems" – Nigerian Journalist, Osayimwen
BBNaija: Tboss, Cee-C And Tacha Are Serious Societal ProblemsAside from the winner of the different seasons of the Big Brother Naija reality show, one contentious figure whose image is built around a pool of dissension and discordance springs up.This person’s role is likened to the proverbial mentally-deranged woman dancing at the market place. -
"Nigerians Will Begin To Pay For Deposits And Withdrawals in Year 2020"- CBN
Starting from September 18, 2019, Nigerians operating bank accounts will begin to pay charges for deposits and withdrawals. This comes after the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday said that the nationwide implementation of the cashless policy will begin by March 2020. The apex bank said that implementation of the policy would signal the imposition -
Breaking: Hundreds Of Women In Rivers Protest Over The Killing Of Young Women In Hotels
According to Punch Metro, hundreds of women on Wednesday morning marched to the Government House in Port Harcourt, protesting the killing of young women in hotels in Rivers State.The women, who were clad in black attire, called for an end to the ugly trend.They also stated that everybody, including prostitutes, deserve the right to life and should -
“There Is No Such Thing In The Bible As Church Wedding"- OAP, Daddy Freeze Reveals
Nigerian religious critic, Daddy Freeze claims that there is nothing in the Holy Bible like a “church wedding”. The OAP shared this opinion in a post on his instagram page as he answered questions from a fan regarding marriage.In the post, Daddy Freeze shared a screenshot of the question asked by one of his followers.The follower wanted to -
Free Sowore Protest: DSS, Police Takes Over Lagos Venue Again
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services have laid siege at the Lagos venue of the #FreeSowore peaceful protest. Reports gathered Reveals armed security personnel arrived at its office, banging the gate and yelling at its staff to come out. Confirming the blockade of the convergence point of the protest, Seni Aja -
Police Begins Arrest Of Serial Killers In Port Harcourt Hotels
Nigerian police have arrested two suspects in connection with hotel killings in Southern city of Port Harcourt.BBC News reports that at least eight women have been found strangled in a similar way in different hotels in Rivers State since July.Speaking on the development, the state police chief, Mustapha Dandaura, said the murders were being perpe
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