BAYERN Munich are considering Zinedine Zidane and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to replace Thomas Tuchel as their manager, according to Sky Germany. It is believed that Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso is their preferred target if they decide to part ways with Tuchel. But they will be willing to look at Zidane …
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Internet Fraud: EFCC Secures Conviction Of Two Undergraduates, Four Others
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said it has secured the conviction and sentencing of two undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, and four others to various jail terms for their involvement in internet fraud. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement …
Read More »Herbert Wigwe: The Things Yet Unsaid, By Dakuku Peterside
CLEAN-shaven, suave, upwardly mobile, and incurably optimistic, Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, HOW, was one of the most recognisable figures in the banking space and corporate Nigeria. His official biography could only be written by him. But I hope his example can inspire and influence us. Accurately describing Herbert in one word …
Read More »Hardship: Bola Tinubu Inherited Failed Economy – Gbenga Daniel
THE Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has attributed the current hardship being faced by Nigerians to a failed economy inherited by President Bola Tinubu. Daniel, a former governor of Ogun State, who disclosed this during his ‘thank you tour’ of Ijebu Ode …
Read More »FG To Inaugurate Transparency, Integrity Brigade
THE Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, says the Federal Government will inaugurate a Transparency and Integrity Brigade to monitor and ensure that funds meant for Nigerians get` to the beneficiaries. Ohaeri Joseph, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, made this known in a statement. The minister stated …
Read More »FCTA Seals Orphanage Over Alleged Trafficking Of 23 Children In Abuja
THE Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed the Priesthood Orphanage in Karon Majigi Village, Abuja, after 23 children between the ages of one and 14 were rescued from the orphanage. The children were believed to have been allegedly trafficked from Plateau. Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs …
Read More »AFCON 2025: Preliminary Round Draw Holds In Egypt
THE preliminary draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will hold on Tuesday at the Confederations of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. CAF made this known in a statement released on its official website, communications@cafonline.com, by its Communication Department on Monday. According to the governing body, following …
Read More »Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today 20th February 2024
WHAT is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 19th February, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
Read More »Lagos State Govt Lifts Ban On RTEAN Operations
GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s led government of Lagos State has lifted the ban on the activities of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). The special adviser to the governor on transportation, Sola Giwa, announced yesterday that this decision was made after careful consideration and extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders, including …
Read More »FG, Cement Manufacturers Agree On Conditions To Slash Current Price
THE Federal Government and cement manufacturers agreed to some conditions to slash the current market price of the commodity. Newsextra24 earlier reported that manufacturers have agreed to sell a 50kg bag of cement at a retail price between N7,000 and N8,000, depending on location nationwide. The manufacturers stated that the slash in cement price …
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