CBN to freeze bank accounts of 20 #EndSARS promoters

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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has been granted the right to freeze accounts of 20 #EndSARS promoters, by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The order is as a result of an ex-parte order filed by the CBN through a team of lawyers led by a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Michael Aondoakaa, SAN. It was gathered that, a Certified True Copy of the order it obtained, revealed that application to freeze the accounts domiciled in various commercial banks, was made on October 20,…

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Man who trekked for Buhari In 2015 has limb pains, begs for help

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Dahiru Buba, a native of Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe State, who became popular man in 2015, after he trekked from Gombe to Abuja for 15 days to celebrate Muhammadu Buhari’s victory at the polls, is now battling limb pains, and crying for medical assistance. It was gathered that, he got only a certificate for his effort, without any monetary gift from the former All Peoples’ Congress, APC National Secretary. Appealing to the Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State and the party’s stakeholders to come to his aid, Buba…

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Two Nigerians win in US election

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The United States of America’s general elections have recorded two Nigerian-Americans that won the respective positions they contested for. Although, about nine Nigerian-Americans vied for different positions in the election, but two have been declared winner. At the federal level, Oye Owolewa, whose father is from Kwara and mother from Oyo, is aiming for a ‘shadow’ (non-voting) seat in the House of Representatives. The 31-year-old politician Wednesday won the election. Similarly, Esther Agbaje, has been elected into the Minnesota House of Representatives. She pulled a total of 17,396 votes, which…

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#EndSARS supporter, Modupe Odele prevented from travelling out of Nigeria

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A founding member of #EndSARS Legal Aide, Modupe Odele, was prevented from travelling out of Nigeria on Sunday. “We haven’t confirmed yet why I was stopped on Sunday or by whom,” Odele tweeted. “But I’ve been invited back in with my lawyers today. “I’ll update when I have more information but please don’t spread false news. That is dangerous.” The #EndSARS Legal Aid was instrumental to the protests against police brutality in Nigeria. Dubbed #EndSARS protests, young Nigerians took to the streets for about two weeks to press home their…

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EFCC: FIRS ex-boss, Fowler grilled over alleged N100b fraud

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Former Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler is being questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for over N100 billion tax evasion allegation levelled against a tax firm, Alpha Beta Consulting. Fowler was Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LSIRS), and there were allegations of financial impropriety which he is being linked to while in office. A former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Alpha Beta Consulting, Dapo Apara, had accused the firm of tax fraud to the tune of N100 billion.…

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Soldiers arrested for flogging lady over ‘indecent’ dressing

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Operation Burst, the Oyo State security outfit comprising of Soldiers and other security forces have arrested some soldiers deployed in the streets of Beere in Ibadan, Oyo State, to curb the #EndSARS protests. Their offence is that, these officers were caught on camera flogging a woman for what they termed ‘indecent dressing’ The arrested soldiers are to face disciplinary actions, according to the commander of the outfit. Operation Burst said that it had arrested some of its personnel for allegedly assaulting a lady in the Beere community, Ibadan. Footage showing…

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Typhoon Goni batters Philippines, leaves 16 dead

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At least 16 people have reportedly lost their lives to the most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines this year. Tens of thousands of homes were also destroyed, officials said Monday, as communications to the worst-hit areas remained cut off. Catanduanes Island and nearby Albay province on the most populous island of Luzon bore the brunt of Typhoon Goni which was packing maximum sustained wind speeds of 225 kilometres (140 miles) per hour when it slammed into the east coast on Sunday. Ferocious winds and torrential rain toppled power lines,…

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When a Bank Puts SMEs First

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Last week will go down as one of the most challenging weeks, if not the most challenging, Nigeria has faced in 2020. What started out weeks before as very well-organised peaceful protests by young Nigerians campaigning to #EndSARS, was supplanted by hoodlums engaging in wanton looting, arson and destruction of public and private properties across many states at an unprecedented scale. By the end of the week, many lives had been lost, many properties and businesses completely destroyed and Nigeria has been left reeling from a shock that dwarfs any…

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U.S. Navy SEAL rescues an American hostage in Nigeria

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US forces have rescued an American hostage in Nigeria, the Pentagon said Saturday. The man, Philip Walton, aged 27 was abducted in Niger and taken across the border to Nigeria, where US forces freed him without suffering any casualties, it said. The SEALs rescued Walton after killing a number of his captors. SEAL Team 6 was chosen for the operation because they are responsible for West Africa, says reports. “The United States is committed to the safe return of all US citizens taken captive,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a…

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Legendary James Bond actor, Sean Connery dies at 90

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‌ Sean Connery, the legendary British actor known for playing the fictional spy, James Bond in films, has died at the age of 90. The Scottish actor, who was knighted in 2000, won numerous awards during his decades-spanning career, including an Oscar, three Golden Globes and two Bafta awards. Tributes immediately began pouring in for Connery who was considered one of the greatest movie stars of his generation. Connery claimed his Oscar in 1988 for best supporting actor for his role as an Irish cop in “The Untouchables”. He also…

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