Day: July 18, 2022

Nollywood actress, Sola Onayiga dies

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Veteran actress, Sola Awojobi Onayiga, is dead. The gap-toothed actress, popular for playing Ireti in the now-defunct family drama, Fuji House of Commotion, died on Monday. Her death was announced by a renowned movie critic, Husseini Shaibu, via his Twitter page. Shaibu said, “Just learnt that the accomplished Stage and Screen Actress and Fellow of Theatre Arts Auntie Sola Awojobi Onayiga passed on today. “Auntie Sola is best known for living delightfully the role of Ireti aka Cooking practicals in the defunct TV sitcom ‘CHECKMATE’! Journey well, Ma!” Share on:…

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Deputy governor impeached in Oyo State

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The deputy governor of Oyo State, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan has been impeached by the state’s House of Assembly over allegations of gross misconduct and financial impropriety, while in office. The Oyo State House of Assembly, during its emergency sitting recommended that, having considered the report of the seven-man panel constituted by the Chief Judge of the state to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against the deputy governor, it has found him culpable of all allegations. The recommendations stated further: “I hereby, recommend for the approval of the house, pursuant to…

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FIRSTBANK: Leveraging digital banking solutions for excellent performance

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In First Bank of Nigeria Limited, virtually all the indices are looking bright. From a stellar performance in its last year and first quarter of 2022 operations to the unleashing of its robust digital banking solutions in its operations, analysts say its current management deserves accolades for preparing the bank for the challenges and changing needs in the emerging dispensation in the Nigerian banking industry. As competition mounts in the ever-changing Nigerian banking landscape, analysts said the future of the industry will be determined by the speed and readiness of…

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State government suspends Emir for conferring title on bandit leader in Zamfara

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Zamfara state government has suspended the Emir of Birnin ‘Yandoto of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Alhaji Aliyu Marafa, for conferring title of Sarkin Fulani on a notorious bandit leader Ada Aleru. A statement by the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Kabiru Balarabe Sardauna, said  government has assigned the District Head of ‘Yandoto, Alhaji Mahe Garba Marafa to take charge of the affairs of the emirate. The state government also constituted a 6-man committee headed by Yahaya Chado Gora to investigate the circumstances leading to the action…

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Bandit honoured with chieftaincy title in Zamfara

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Alhaji Aliyu Marafa, the Emir of Sabon Birnin Yandoto in Zamfara State, has conferred the traditional title of Sarkin Fulani on a repentant bandits’ kingpin, Adamu Aliero. The ceremony was performed in Yandoto town, the headquarters of the emirate. With his new title, Aliero is now the leader of the Fulani clan in the emirate. The spokesperson of the emirate, Lawali Magaji, said, the title of Sarkin Fulani was conferred on Aliero considering his present status as a peace-maker within the emirate. Magaji added that, with this development, the people…

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Fintech owners bag jail term in US over $167million money laundering

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Top executives of a United States-based fintech company, Ping Express have been sentenced to 27 months imprisonment for breaching money laundering rules. The fintech executives who are Nigerians with the names Anslem Oshionebo and Opeyemi Odeyale pleaded guilty to contravening money laundering rules after sending $167 million to Africa unchecked in less than three years. While Oshionebo is the chief executive officer, Oyedale is chief operating officer and both are suspected to have laundered $160 million out to Nigeria. This was revealed by the US Department of Justice at the…

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