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CBN Governor, Banks summoned Over Unauthorised Customer Deductions

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The House of Representatives has summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and top commercial banks to explain the growing incidents of arbitrary and unexplained deductions from customers’ accounts nationwide. The decision followed a motion of urgent national importance raised by Hon. Tolani Shagaya (APC, Kwara) during Tuesday’s plenary session. Shagaya expressed worry over what he described as “persistent, arbitrary, and unexplained charges” imposed by banks despite the CBN’s existing guidelines on service fees. He lamented that, rather than offering transparent and fair banking services, many financial institutions continue to…

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Military Seizes Power in Madagascar After Parliament Impeaches President Rajoelina

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Madagascar has plunged into political turmoil after an elite military unit announced on Tuesday that it had seized power, shortly after lawmakers voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of mounting protests against his government. Celebrations broke out across the capital, Antananarivo, as the CAPSAT military unit, which joined demonstrators over the weekend, declared that it had taken control of the Indian Ocean nation. The presidency, however, condemned the development as “an attempted coup,” insisting that Rajoelina remains the legitimate president, though reports indicate he has gone into hiding…

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I’ve Forgiven My Daughter-in-Law Who Killed My Son — Bello Isa

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The father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, who was killed by his wife, Maryam Sanda, has publicly expressed joy and relief following President Bola Tinubu’s decision to grant his daughter-in-law a presidential pardon. Speaking in Abuja during a joint interview with Maryam’s father, Alhaji Garba Sanda, the bereaved father, Alhaji Bello Isa, said his long-standing efforts to secure Maryam’s freedom were driven purely by humanitarian and religious reasons. Alhaji Isa revealed that he had been quietly advocating for Maryam’s release since her conviction and death sentence, insisting that executing her…

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UniCal Evicts Staff from Quarters Over Alleged Misuse Amid Growing Outcry

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The management of the University of Calabar (UniCal) has begun evicting some staff members from the institution’s residential quarters, citing the need to provide housing for junior staff and to curb unethical practices involving the misuse of the facilities. Speaking to journalists in Calabar on Tuesday, the university’s spokesperson, Mr. Eyo Effiong, explained that the Governing Council ordered the eviction after discovering that several senior staff members had illegally rented out the Boys’ Quarters (BQs) to students and outsiders. According to Effiong, affected staff members were issued letters informing them…

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Kenya’s Iconic Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Dies at 80 in India

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Kenya’s veteran opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has died at the age of 80 while on a medical visit to India, local police confirmed on Wednesday — a development that has sent shockwaves across the East African political landscape. Odinga, who remained one of the most influential figures in Kenyan politics for decades, had contested the presidency five times without success, with his most recent bid in 2022. Despite never clinching the top seat, he commanded a massive following, particularly from his home region in western Kenya. According to Indian police…

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Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Arts Students — FG Approves New Admission Guidelines

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The Federal Government has approved sweeping reforms to Nigeria’s tertiary education admission process, introducing a more flexible and inclusive framework aimed at widening access to higher learning institutions. The new policy, approved under the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, was announced in a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education. According to the statement, the reform — championed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa — aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, seeking to…

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Convicted Kidnap Kingpin Evans Re-Arraigned for Alleged Murder of Two Policemen

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Convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, was on Monday re-arraigned before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, over the alleged murder of two police officers. The high-profile case, which was transferred from Justice Adenike Coker’s court, also involves his co-defendant, Joseph Ikenna Emeka. At Monday’s proceedings, A. O. Azeez appeared for the Lagos State Government, while Charity O. represented Chief Emefo Etudo on behalf of Evans, and Nelson Onyejiakor appeared for Emeka. Prosecution counsel Azeez told the court that the matter had been…

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Fidelity Bags awards for Best Export and Trade Support and Innovation

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  Fidelity Bank’s market leadership has been affirmed once again as the tier-one lender bagged double honours at the BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions’(BAFI) Awards 2025. At the awards ceremony, which was held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, 11 October 2025, Fidelity Bank was presented with the awards for the “Best Bank for Export & Trade Finance” and “Most Innovative Bank of the Year”. Dedicating the Export and Trade Finance Award to its customers, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka…

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Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground

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By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by First Bank of Nigeria, the sponsor of the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix. From the rhythmic sounds of Afrobeats echoing across the Marina to the sight of sleek, futuristic boats gliding silently on…

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Renowned Evangelist Uma Ukpai Dies at 80

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Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, is dead. He passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. The announcement was made on Monday through his official Instagram handle, @Uma_Ukpai, in a statement titled “With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the triumphant homegoing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai.” The family, while expressing gratitude to God for a life of impact and service, described him as “a faithful soldier of the cross who has been called to rest.”…

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