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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…

Pastor accused of snatching church member’s wife

Aug 11, 2021 topnews

The General Overseer of the World Bank Assembly in Eneka, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Moses Adeeyo, has been accused by a man, Bright Ben, of snatching his wife, Tina. Bright claimed that trouble started after his wife of 12 years was made an assistant choir mistress in the church and she moved out of the house with their two children. Bright said that he had been searching for her and had called the pastor to seek advice on the matter. He stated that he got to know…

Captain Hosa Okunbo dies of pancreatic cancer in London

Aug 9, 2021 topnews

Edo State born billionaire businessman, Captain Hosa Okunbo, has died after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Okunbo, a professional pilot and philanthropist, died on Saturday night; 12 months after doctors said he had nine months to live. Late Okunbo, who moved to London a year ago for treatment, is survived by widow, Nosa, and children. In October last year, there were rumours that he was in a coma and that his illness was due to the outcome of Edo State governorship election. The business mogul admitted that, he was…

Housewife pours hot water on husband’s alleged girlfriend during church vigil

Aug 9, 2021 topnews

A housewife and mother of two, Mrs. Joy Sunday, 37, has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for pouring hot water on the face of another woman, Justina Ameh, after accusing her of sleeping with her husband. The victim, Ameh had been taken to Strong Tower Hospital, Ota for medical attention. The suspect was arrested following a report lodged at Agbado divisional headquarters by the elder sister of the victim, one Kelechi Samuel. According to the Ogun State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, he said,…