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Jun

2024

Femi Otedola Tackles Jim Ovia, Exposes ‘Fraudulent Transactions’ In Zenith Bank Account

CBN/Commercial Banking, Crime, Economy, News Flash

Femi Otedola Tackles Jim Ovia, Exposes ‘Fraudulent Transactions’ In Zenith Bank Account The face-off between Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman, and Jim Ovia, chairman of Zenith Bank, over an alleged multibillion naira fraud has taken a turn for the worse, TheCable understands. Otedola had accused Ovia of unlawfully using the Zenith Bank account of his company, Seaforce Shipping Limited, to trade in 2011 without his knowledge or consent. Although this and other allegations are being investigated by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the police, moves are being made to resolve the matters amicably. TheCable has contacted Ovia and Zenith…

Jun

2024

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Seven Workers Rescued, Others Trapped As Mining Site Collapsed In Niger State

Environment, Mishap, News Flash

Seven Workers Rescued, Others Trapped As Mining Site Collapsed In Niger State Seven workers have been rescued from a collapsed mining pit in the Galadima Kogo community under Shiroro LGA in Niger State. The mining site, which belongs to African Minerals and Logistics Limited, collapsed on Monday after a heavy downpour, trapping an unconfirmed number of mine workers. In a statement on Tuesday, Segun Tomori, special assistant on media to Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, said the trapped workers were rescued after the federal government mobilised first responders to the scene of the incident. Tomori said a rescue…

Jun

2024

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Timaya Shocked At Tiwa Savage’s Humility, Accepts Collabo For Free

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, News Flash

I messaged Tiwa Savage so we could collaborate on a new song and when I asked how much she charges for a song, she laughed and replied "How I go dey bill my own legend now?" She immediately asked me to send her the beats, and within an hour time she sent her recorded verse to me, I was really surprised that she was this humble after all she had achieved - Timaya expressed shock as he imagined how Tiwa gave him verse which she charges over $100000 for free.

Jun

2024

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Gov Otti Welcomes EU-Sponsored Programme On Good Governance, As ABIA Makes List Of Seven States

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI WELCOMES EU-SPONSORED PROGRAMME ON GOOD GOVERNANCE, AS ABIA MAKES LIST OF SEVEN STATES The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International Idea), an intergovernmental organisation with a mandate to support sustainable democracy worldwide, has chosen Abia State for its second phase of the European Union funded Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme. International Idea, which has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, with 35 countries as members, said it chose Abia as its focal state for the Phase II of its programme "following internal conversations at the EU and what has been said about the reforms that…

Jun

2024

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CBN Speaks Over Reports Of Planning To Revoke Licenses Of Unity, Polaris, Keystone Banks

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash

CBN Speaks Over Report Of Planning To Revoke Licences Of Unity Bank, Polaris Bank, Keystone The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has no plans to revoke the licences of Unity, Polaris, and Keystone banks. Online reports had claimed the apex bank would terminate the licences of the three banks, following the revocation of Heritage Bank’s licence. However, in a post on its social media pages on Tuesday, the bank said the content was not authentic. “The content is fake and not from the CBN,” the post reads. On June 4, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked the…

Jun

2024

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We’ll Accomplish More When We Refrain From Partisan Politics, Personal Interest – President Tinubu

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

We’ll Accomplish More When We Refrain From Partisan Politics, Personal Interest – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu had said working together regardless of political divides and personal interest remains the key to achieving greatness for Nigeria. Tinubu said the completion of critical infrastructure projects across the country by his administration was a clear testament of what the country was capable of achieving when its leaders decided to work together towards a common goal. Tinubu made this statement at the presidential commissioning ceremony of the full-scope development of OSEX from Villa roundabout to Ring road 1 (RR1) in Abuja. He noted that…

Jun

2024

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FGN Restarts N75,000 Cash Payment To 75 Million Nigerians

Economy, FGN, News Flash

FG Restarts N75,000 Cash Payment To 75 Million Nigerians The Federal Government announced on Tuesday the reinstatement of the suspended social investment programme, aimed at providing direct payments to 75 million Nigerians across 50 million households. This initiative is intended to alleviate the hardships faced by citizens, particularly vulnerable groups, as disclosed during a ministerial sectoral briefing marking President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, revealed that the cash transfer programme had undergone significant overhauls to address and mitigate fraud. This announcement follows the suspension of all National…

Jun

2024

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Tinubu Directs Finance Minister, Wale Edun To Present New Minimum Wage Template In 2 Days

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Directs Finance Minister, Wale Edun To Present New Minimum Wage Template In 2 Days President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to present the cost implications for a new minimum wage within two days. Tinubu gave the order at a meeting with the government negotiation team led by the Secretary to Government of the Federation, George Akume, at the presidential villa in Abuja. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in an interview with correspondents after the closed-door meeting on Tuesday. Idris said the President had a meeting with the representatives…

Jun

2024

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Tinubu Names Abuja Highway After Whole Soyinka

Abuja, Environment, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Names Abuja Highway After Wole Soyinka President Bola Tinubu has named the just inaugurated arterial road N20 from the northern parkway to the outer northern expressway (ONEX) in the federal capital territory (FCT) as the Wole Soyinka Highway. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said in a post shared on X on Tuesday that the naming of the road after the Nobel Laureate was recommended by the FCT administration. “In naming the road after the distinguished playwright, poet and novelist who clocks 90 on 13 July, President Tinubu said Soyinka was the first African…

Jun

2024

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Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Pays Condolence Visit To The Ogah Family

News Flash, Obituary, People & Events, Personality

Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Pays a Condolence Visit to the Ogah's Family President of United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP), Amb. Dr. Osita Offor - Ultimate Commander, accompanied by some executive members; Amb. Rev. Annie Onu, Board Member of Abia State Diaspora Commission, Chief Chibueze Josh Izugbo, Chairman/CEO EBEOSI Groups paid a condolence visit to the Ogah's family at Onuaku Uturu community on the death and burial of their matriarch, Ezinne Paulina Wilson Ogah JP who died at the age of 80 years. During his speech, Amb. Offor eulogized the life and times of their late mother and urge the…