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Police arrest killers of Uber, POS operators in Ogun State

Aug 20, 2021 topnews

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested four members of a robbery syndicate, allegedly robbing and killing Point of Sales (POS) and Uber operators. The suspects, Kehinde Saliu Jelili (also known as Oluomo), Abiodun Akinola, Johnson Fakeye and Jamiu Akinola, were arrested following a report lodged at Onipanu Divisional Headquarters, Ota, on April 18, 2021, by one Aanu Salaudeen, a POS attendant. According to the statement, Salaudeen reported that her boss, Abiodun Odebunmi, a POS operator, left his office at Aparadija to meet a customer with a cash sum…

Ex-Gov.Theodore Orji, son in EFCC net over alleged fraud

Aug 19, 2021 topnews

The former governor of Abia State, turned senator, Theodore Orji was reportedly intercepted at the Nnamdi International Airport, Abuja at about 10 am, and driven to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in Jabi, Abuja. Orji, a senator currently representing Abia Central, is currently being quizzed alongside his son, Chinedu, who is the current speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, over allegations that they diverted public funds. Although the former governor was arrested, his son, Chinedu Orji, reportedly turned himself in this afternoon upon…

10-year jail term for beggars using children, says Lagos State Govt.

Aug 19, 2021 topnews

Lagos State Government has officially announced that, anyone caught using children to beg for alms, risk being jailed for 10 years as the state commences onslaught on those engaging in street begging and hawking. This was in a press briefing by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Segun Dawodu, who disclosed this, on Wednesday. He announced a special team to daily raid the nooks and crannies of the state of street beggars, miscreants, and street hawkers. He said the task would be executed in conjunction with the Nigeria Police.…

Governor to Katsina residents: Use arms to defend yourselves against bandits

Aug 19, 2021 topnews

Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, urged residents of his state in areas prone to activities of bandits to acquire weapons and defend themselves. Masari said that it is morally wrong for people to submit cheaply to the bandits without any attempt to defend themselves, according to a statement by his media aide, Malam Abdu Labaran. The governor said this during his visit to Jibia town to condole with families of 10 people who were recently crushed by operatives of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) through reckless driving. According to…

Bring repentant Boko Haram members to justice or free all in custody -Arewa leaders

Aug 18, 2021 topnews

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has joined voices with that of many Nigerians, saying that all repentant Boko Haram members should be made to face trial, and warning the Federal Government against accepting the surrender overture of terrorists. The Northern socio-cultural group maintained that if the deadly Boko Haram members would be set free, then it behooves the government to free all those in custody in any part of the country for one crime or another. “Bring them to trial, or free all others presently in custody anywhere.” These were…

Access Bank’s USSD security advancement secures customers against fraud

Aug 18, 2021 topnews

In its continous efforts to safeguard the resources of customers with advanced technology, Access Bank Plc has introduced the 901911# USSD code, a solution that allows customers act swiftly to prevent fraudulent activities on their accounts. The service allows customers of all account types to deactivate a USSD profile simply by dialling 901911# from any phone, inputing the registered phone number for the account to be protected and this automatically locks out fraudsters from the individual’s account. Over the years, Access Bank has remained committed to educating its customers, informing…

Enjoying banking convenience with FirstBank’s Firstmobile

Aug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021 topnews

As the world is evolving digitally, Nigerian banks are currently looking for ways to make the banking experience better and FirstBank is not an exception to this aggressive drive. The efforts in this regard include building and constantly improving on its product offerings like the FirstMobile, its industry-leading mobile banking app; FirstOnline, the internet banking portal and many other platforms provided by the Bank to ensure banking operations are performed with ease and convenience without having to be physically present at the bank. In line with its commitment to offer…

5 killed as hoodlums torched homes, vehicle in Kaduna

Aug 16, 2021 topnews

A fresh attack in Madamai village, Kaura council area of Kaduna State by unidentified hoodlums has claimed five lives, while nine houses and a vehicle were torched during the attack. Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on behalf of the government, condemned the violence and appealed for calm. “The deceased have been identified as follows: Janet Yakubu, Gambo Yakubu, Jonathan Adamu, Mrs. Monday and Humphrey Barnabas,” he added. Share on: WhatsApp

Apostle Suleman: Sunday Adelaja Lied, We’re Pursuing Our Case with Israel Balogun, says OFM

Aug 14, 2021 topnews

The Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) worldwide has debunked a claim by one Pastor Sunday Adelaja that its General Overseer, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has backed off in his resolve to pursue legally the case of character assassination against his person by a YouTuber, Israel Goodnews Balogun. Balogun had been invited by the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for criminally defaming and cyber stalking Apostle Suleman based on the ministrations the cleric held in Atlanta, United States, and Auchi, Edo State, where worshippers showed their phones…

FIRSTBANK SPONSORS THE 5TH EDITION OF THE CHIEF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO GOLF TOURNAMENT

Aug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021 topnews

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its sponsorship of the 5th edition of the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo golf tournament, organized by the Abeokuta golf club. The competition, which is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 14th August 2021 will have Chief Obasanjo perform the ceremonial Tee-off to the glamour of the 150 golfers participating from across Nigeria. Speaking on the competition, Kola Adeneye, the Captain of the Abeokuta golf club, said; “Abeokuta golf club is putting up this tournament, fully sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria Limited to celebrate Chief…