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We’re probing audio tape alleging Malami’s interference in commission’s activities -EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, said it was investigating the audio tape accusing the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, of directing and dictating activities of the commission.  In the BBC Hausa Service, EFCC said its investigation followed a trending audio where Malami was accused of controlling the EFCC in a case of bribery and corruption that the commission is handling. The EFCC said it had listened to the phone conversation, and had found out that it was one of its operatives who was…

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FIRSTBANK DECEMBERISSAVYBE: Top 11 events to rock your December

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Whenever the conversation is on financial inclusion in Nigeria, FirstBank leads the pack. With over 150,000 banking agents, a full digital banking centre and other innovative solutions, the nation’s premier bank is surely doing a great job connecting Nigerians with access to convenient banking products and services. But that’s not all. FirstBank is also enabling Nigerians to have the best of the yuletide and holiday season year in year out. The bank is aiding its customers to create exciting memories and enjoy fun time with family and friends through their…

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Arik sacks 10 pilots for embarking on industrial action without due notice

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10 Arik air pilots have been dismissed by the management of the airline for embarking on industrial action without due notice. It was learnt that the aggrieved pilots began strike this week in protest against protracted wage disparity between expatriate and Nigerian pilots that has still not been resolved by Arik Air. The management, in a memo, yesterday, described the protest as an act of “indiscipline and callous,” especially at the peak period of festive travels and its attendant high demands. Spokesperson of the airline, Banji Ola, said though the…

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Nigeria records highest single day infection of COVID-19

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Nigeria has recorded 2,123 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, its highest ever daily infection since the outbreak of the virus in February 2020. Wednesday’s figure released by NCDC was 755 higher than the 1,368 infections recorded on Tuesday. It was the first time Nigeria was experiencing a ballooning of its daily difference in new infections and a sharp increase in the number of fatalities as festive activities heighten across the country. According to the NCDC figures, Lagos State, which remains the country’s epicentre of the infection, led the new infections…

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Queen Naomi announces separation from Ọọni of Ile-Ife

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The wife of the Ọọni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, has announced her separation from the King on her Instagram page on Thursday. The Ile-Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife, Osun State has disclosed that the alleged separation of Queen Silekunola Naomi is unknown to the palace. The Queen on Thursday morning announced that she was walking away from her marriage to the King, the Ooni of Ife on her Instagram page citing various allegations for her decision. However, reacting to the announcements, spokesperson to the Ooni of Ife,…

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COVID-19: FG restricts religious gatherings to 50% capacity

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The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 has declared that indoor religious gatherings should be limited to 50 per cent with full compliance to public health measures. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha in Abuja. Crossover services are significant events held majorly in churches on the night of December 31 every year to usher in the New Year. It is a time when religious organisations, especially Christians, gather to pray and worship their Maker for the gift of a…

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25-year-old maid confesses to killing ex-gov Igbinedion’s mother with stool

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Dominion Okoro, a 25-year-old housemaid, on Tuesday, in Benin, confessed to killing Madam Maria Igbinedion, 85, the mother of a former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion. Narrating how she carried out the act on December 2, Dominion, who was arrested in her hometown in Calabar, Cross River State, said she hit her late boss in the head with a stool while she slept. The suspect, who spoke while being paraded at the Edo State Police Command Headquarters in Benin, disclosed that she made away with N100,000, a wristwatch…

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FirstBank: Unlocking wealth in salary account

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Kayode Tokede examines ways monthly salary earners with FirstBank accounts can benefit from the lender’s numerous loans initiatives amid harsh economy In time past, monthly income earners – especially bank customers – were unable to have quick access to personal loans to meet their immediate financial needs due to the stringent conditions. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had introduced the Know-Your-Customer (KYC), among other policies, to enhance financial inclusion and reduce the incidence of related identity fraud in the banking sector. These have enhanced the capabilities of banks to…

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Two clerics abducted in Ogun, N15m ransom demanded

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Two Islamic clerics have been abducted by a gang of kidnappers after taking time to eat at their residence at Ayetoro in the Yewa-North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The kidnappers reportedly took the two friends, AbdulJelil Hussein and Ilyas Jamiu on Saturday around 10pm shortly after they arrived from a public lecture. The elder brother of one of the victims, Ibrahim Hussein, on Monday said that the kidnappers took their time to carry out the operation. Ibrahim said the kidnappers seized the phones of the occupants of the…

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COVID-19: NAFDAC licenses ABUAD to produce herbal drug

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Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has been licensed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to commence the production of ABUAD Herbal Virucidine Liquid with effect from December 16, 2021. ABUAD Herbal Virucidine Liquid is an immune booster and antioxidant for coronavirus and other viral infections, which can also be used as an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a product, which has been conscientiously produced and packaged in 100-ml bottles. According to a statement by the Director, Corporate Affairs of the university, Mr. Tunde Olofintila, yesterday,…

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