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Arrest, Prosecute Foreigner Illegal Miners, Senate President Lawan Tells Security Agencies
The Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute foreigners and anyone engaged in the illegal mining of the country’s mineral resources. Lawan…
Maina’s Son Pulled Out Pistol To Prevent Arrest – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) said it disarmed Faisal Maina, 20, son of the former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Mr Abdulrasheed Maina, before arresting him and…
13-year-old among seven pregnant Lagos baby factory escapees
The Lagos State Police Command yesterday disclosed that a 13 year old was among the recovered seven pregnant escapees from a suspected child traffickers’ den. The Command…
2020 budget: Buhari holds emergency FEC Saturday
Ahead of next week’s presentation of the 2020 budget to the National Assembly, President Muhammadu Buhari will preside over an emergency Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting tagged: Extraordinary…
Trader, 52, faces N3m fraud, dud cheque charge
A 52-year-old trader, Lawal Alao, who allegedly obtained N3 million from his business associate under false pretence, was on Wednesday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. The…
CBN Increases banks’ loan to deposit ratio to 65%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reviewed the loan to deposit ratio (LDR) for banks upwards to 65 per cent from 60 per cent. In a circular…
Nations Foreign Reserves Dip By $1.76bn to $41.85bn In September
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- The Central Bank of Nigeria has disclosed that the nation’s foreign reserves has recorded depreciation by $ or 96 per cent in September to…
Access Bank Unveils Independence Campaign, Set to Splash Cash Prizes on over 30 DiamondXtra Customers Daily
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- In commemoration of Nigeria’s 59 years’ independence anniversary, Nigeria’s leading retail bank, Access Bank Plc has unveiled a cash incentive campaign tagged “DiamondXtra Independence…
President Buharis Visit To S/Africa To Strengthen Economic, Cultural Ties
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday arrived in Pretoria, South Africa for a state visit and 9th meeting of Bi-National Commission, which will for the first time witness participation of…
Nigeria at 59: Pastor Olukoya Urges Nigerians to Live in Peace, in Fear of God
Olukoya By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire & Miracles Ministries Worldwide, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, has urged Nigerians to live in peace…