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Fayose to Presidency: “You are now employer, defender of terrorists and bandits”

Apr 26, 2021 topnews

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose lampooned the Presidency, saying it is “the employer and defender of Boko Haram terrorists and armed bandits.” The former governor, also advised Nigerians to restrict their movement to avoid falling victims of terrorists, expressed concern that nowhere is safe in the country. In a statement by his Media Aide, Lere Olayinka, he said that the issue of the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, had further exposed the government’s hypocrisy and complicity. He said, “It is painful that Nigeria is being governed…

Customs impound 42 drums of explosives worth N3.1b

Apr 23, 2021 topnews

A total number of 42 drums of explosives in the form of calcium carbide and other contraband worth N3.1billion was smuggled into Nigeria from Benin Republic, but intercepted by the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday. The Unit also impounded other contraband items, and raised Demand Notice (DN) worth N242million. Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Unit, Compt. Usman Yahaya, who disclosed this in Lagos, said that investigation is ongoing to know where the explosives are headed. He said the Unit also…

Boy dumped on roadside by moving vehicle survives

Apr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021 topnews

A boy whose age may not be more than a year and half, was thrown out of a moving car in Imo State, but has luckily survived death. It was learnt that the boy was rescued along Orlu-Ihiala road after he was thrown out by occupants of the car, whose motives are yet to be ascertained. Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, SP Orlando Ikeokwu, said in a statement that the men sped off immediately after throwing the boy out the fast-moving car. According to him, “The boy…

Terrorists’ link: Hon. Elumelu wants communications’ minister probed

Apr 22, 2021 topnews

The Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Elumelu Ndudi, yesterday raised a motion, seeking the probe of the Minister of Communications, Isa Pantami’s alleged link to terrorist networks. The Delta State born politician raised the issue under matters of privilege during plenary presided over by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila. Elumelu claimed that he had been inundated with calls from his constituents who inquired whether the House would probe the allegation. “A serving minister in this government was alleged to have links and personally subscribed to the beliefs of…

Finance Minister admits Nigeria is broke, advises states on revenue generation

Apr 20, 2021 topnews

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has admitted that Nigeria’s economy is facing a difficult time, saying states must improve their internally generated revenues. Ahmed, said this, during an interview on the Nigerian Television Authority, that the money shared at the March Federation Account Allocation Committee meeting was short of N50bn. The minister was speaking on a controversy generated by a claim by the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, that the Central Bank of Nigeria printed N60bn in March to augment the money shared at March…

FirstBank’s new corporate website launched….reiterates commitment to excellent service delivery

Apr 19, 2021 topnews

FirstBank, Nigeria and indeed West Africa’s premier financial inclusion services provider has announced the launch of its newly designed website at https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/. The new website is upgraded with features that are streamlined to reinforce its role in delivering seamless banking and technology solutions to its customers across the world. The website is configured with modern design and improved functionality that eases customer experience whilst carrying out various activities on the site, including electronic banking. Non-customers are also able to open an account, putting them at an edge in the industry…

Boko Haram’s informant arrested in Yobe

Apr 19, 2021 topnews

Modu Ari, a suspect have been arrested by troops of operation Lafiya Dole for supplying information to Boko Haram. Ari was said to have been spying on the formation of the troops, and this had led to attacks on the military operatives. Mohammed Yerima, army spokesperson, in a statement on Sunday, said investigations were ongoing to unravel more local informants. “Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have arrested suspected Boko Haram informant whose spying activities and that of his accomplices were responsible for the attacks on troops position by terrorists in…

I have changed, I preach against terrorists now -Patami

Apr 18, 2021 topnews

After his alleged links to terrorism through his previous public lectures and teachings, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has renounced his past comments. Pantami who tried to defend himself, spoke while answering questions during his daily Ramadan lecture at Annor Mosque in Abuja on Saturday. He was quoted to have said: “For 15 years, I have moved round the country while educating people about the dangers of terrorism. I have traveled to Katsina, Gombe, Borno, Kano states and Difa in Niger Republic to preach against terrorism.…

NCAA suspends Pastor Adeboye’s chopper from flying

Apr 18, 2021Apr 18, 2021 topnews

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA has grounded a private chopper belonging to Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the Lagos Airport. It was learnt that the aircraft, AgustaWestland AW139 chopper, with registration number 5N-EAA, was suspended from flying over two weeks ago, following the expiration of some of its papers and spare parts. The suspension, officials said, would also allow the regulator to conduct vital safety checks on its safety-critical components, especially some spare parts that are due for replacement. Adeboye, who flew a…

Nigerians want Communications Minister to resign for alleged links with terror groups

Apr 16, 2021 topnews

All is indeed, not rosy for Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami at the moment, as many people on social media are requesting for his resignation. The hashtag #PantamiResign has been trending online, with almost 20,000 retweets as of the time of filing this report. The tweets are requesting that, Isa Pantami should resign over his alleged link with terrorist groups, Taliban and Al-Qaeda. The Nigerian Twitter community also said the minister cannot be trusted with the data of Nigerians, especially with the ongoing National Identification Number…