Why next of kin can’t access funds after account owners’ death
Lagos-based legal practitioner and Principal/Founder, Muhammed Adam & Associates, Muhammed Adam, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME on issues associated with writing a will Can you explain the importance of having a will?…
NIMC lists fees for correcting NIN biodata on mobile app
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the fees that Nigerians are required to pay to modify the data on their National Identification Number (NIN). NIMC last weekend disclosed that corrections…
Three bandit groups participated in Kuriga students abduction, received ransom – Sources
At least three groups of terrorists operating from Zamfara State were involved in the recent abduction of more than 130 students in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, two intelligence sources and…
Banks May Explore Licence Downgrade For New Capital Base
As the board of banks sit to deliberate on the options they can explore to meet the new capital requirements, analysts and operators in the banking industry have said some may be forced to consider downgrading their…
Pressure Mounts On Governors To Rescue 2024 Hajj Exercise
There is growing pressure on state governors with large contingents of intending pilgrims to intervene in the sudden increase of the 2024 Hajj fare by the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) earlier this week. While some…
Nigeria’s situation can be changed, says Obasanjo
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday played host to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who charged political leaders on sacrifice and selflessness. Obaseki received Obasanjo who was on a courtesy visit at…
EFCC arraigns Binance chiefs Thursday, gets arrest warrant
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will on Thursday arraign Binance Holdings Limited and two of its senior executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, who recently escaped from custody and fled Nigeria,…
Gaza War: Thousands of Israeli protesters demand Netanyahu’s resignation
Thousands of Israelis took to the streets again on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing religious government. This is happening as there is no sign of a let-up in Israel’s military…
Easter: Tinubu working hard to make life better for Nigerians, says Lagos APC
The Lagos state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the party is aware of the country’s problems and that the government is working hard to improve them. The state party chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi,…
Edo 2024: INEC displays governorship candidates list in Edo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday displayed the list of governorship candidates of the 17 political parties contesting the September 21 governorship election in Edo. The commission’s office…
White House Accuses Journalists Of Stealing From Airforce One
A White House staffer recently met a reporter for a covert assignment by the statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square. But the House of Cards-esque…
What does Aregbesola want from Oyetola?
I am compelled to ask this question because of what I knew before I came in contact with my Principal, Adegboyega Oyetola in July, 2019, and even afterwards. I am aware that…
Police arrest father, son for allegedly beating neighbour’s wife to death
The Police Command in Ogun has arrested a 54-year-old man, Chizoke Obiadada, and his 17-year-old son for allegedly beating to death their neighbour’s wife, 43-year-old Tope Owoade. Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public…
Spouse seeks US intervention as Binance top executive lingers in FG’s custody
The spouse of a detained senior official at Binance, the cryptocurrency trading platform, has reached out to the U.S. Congressional delegation in Nigeria, requesting their intervention for the release of her husband,…
Man swims across Third Mainland Bridge to promote mental health awareness
Akinrodoye Samuel, the Nigerian athlete better known as , has swum across 11.8 kilometres-long water of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, to raise awareness on mental health. …
How Anthony Joshua’s company raked in £35.9m profit in 2023
Anthony Joshua‘s company, Sparta Promotions Limited recorded £35.9m profits and equity growth in 2023 after the British heavyweight enjoyed a massive outing in 2023. Adding to all his sponsorship deals, partnerships…
FG to reciprocate any treatment meted on Air Peace on London route
The federal government has promised to reciprocate any treatments meted on Air Peace on its recently launched Lagos-London route. Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development in an interview during…
Polytechnic students petition EFCC over alleged misappropriation of N20 billion intervention fund
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the alleged diversion of more than N20 billion intervention funds belonging to the Cement Technology…
Naira Bounce Back:The Impact of Cardoso’s Strategies
Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has emerged as a central figure in the narrative of Nigeria’s economic resilience, especially in the face of the Naira crisis that has tested the…
Anti-party: PDP state chairmen compile errant chieftains’ list
The Peoples Democratic Party state chairmen in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory have stated that they will submit the names of high-profile figures allegedly involved in anti-party activities during the…
Oil producing fields rise to 246, says FG
Nigeria now produces crude oil from over 246 fields across the country and operates 188 production stations/platforms, the Federal Government has stated. Data obtained in Abuja on Friday from the Nigerian Upstream…
Why milk shouldn’t be given to victims of electrocution – Physicians
Public health experts have warned against the practice of rushing to give milk to victims of electric shock as a form of first aid treatment, stressing that it is ineffective and can lead to aspiration. The physicians…
13 new governors borrowed N226.8bn in six months – DMO
In the first six months after taking office, 13 new state governors collectively borrowed N226.8bn from domestic and external financiers. This emerged as findings by Sunday PUNCH showed that 16 state governors also increased…
Remembering the dark days of military rule
Two weeks ago, armed men invaded the Lagos home of Mr Segun Olatunji, editor of FirstNews, grabbed him, loaded him onto a vehicle and sped off. There was no…