The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for the regulation of loan apps in the country. CAN called on the the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN) and other regulators to do the needful before things get out of hand. The apex religious body, led by Rev. Supo Ayokunle, complained that loans…
The President of Ukrainian, Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded with people all over the world to protest against Russia. He made the call on Thursday while marking one month since the start of Russia’s attack. Zelensky, in a video message on Thursday, said Russia started the war against freedom adding that Moscow is trying to defeat…
According to a report by Daily Trust, the Association of Orphanages and Homes Operators in Nigeria, ASOHON, has stated that unregistered, closed down and non-existing homes benefitted from the N250m largesse to orphans by popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The national president of the association, Rev Dr Gabriel Oyedeji, who disclosed…
The United States of America has revealed plans to donate mobile nuclear detection system vans and equipment valued at over $2 million (N831 million) to the Nigeria Police Force’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Command. This was made known in a statement issued by Temitayo Famutimi, Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General. Ahead of the…
President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin are reportedly sending execution squads after their army with orders to kill Russians who try to flee. Ukraine security services claim that prisoners of war have told them of the horrific plans that have reportedly seen Russian guns aimed at their own. The ‘execution squads’ are a revival of Stalin’s World…
The Ekiti State High Court has sentenced one Tunmise Abraham to death by hanging for the murder of his landlady, one Bukola Olanrewaju. Abraham was found guilty of raping the landlady before eventually killing her at Olorunda Zone 7 Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti in 2019. It was gathered that the late Olanrewaju had demanded rent…
Hours after a fire outbreak destroyed goods worth millions of Nairas at the Apongbo market, on Lagos Island, another fire outbreak has been reported at the Marine Beach area of Apapa. The second fire outbreak destroyed some shanties in the area. The fire started around 12.45 pm, according to some local rescuers. Most of the…
The lingering foreign exchange scarcity in the country has continued to worsen even as the exchange rate on the parallel market is inching towards N590/$1. The development may lead to massive job loss in the manufacturing industry, among other sectors, according to the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. The development comes over eight months after the…
Former US Presidential aspirant, Hillary Clinton announced Tuesday night that she has tested positive for COVID-19 virus and is experiencing “mild” cold-like symptoms. The former secretary of state revealed her diagnosis on Twitter, where she said she is “feeling fine” and credited vaccines for protecting against more serious cases. Clinton said her husband, former President…
Police in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh have arrested a Nigerian national said to be the main supplier of heroin. The accused identified as Michael Abichu,48, was arrested from Dwarka, Delhi where he lives without any passport. Kullu police had arrested three persons with 62 grams of heroin in Bajaura village in Kullu on Match 19. The accused were…