VICE President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated the government’s unvarnished commitment to deepening economic and financial inclusion in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that financial inclusion is a core component and the government is making a lot of efforts to …
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Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has said that the Nigerian music industry is fake and dominated by fake people. Newsextra24 reports that the ‘Benin Boys’ crooner made this known at the listening party of his sophomore album, ‘He Is,’ in Lagos on Wednesday night. Rema explained that the fake …
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Federal House of Representatives member for Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, Abia State, Alex Ikwechegh, has said the Samoa Agreement is useless to Nigerians. Ikwechegh said insecurity, hunger and injustice are problems confronting Nigerians that need urgent attention. He said this on Tuesday, at the Green Chamber, while speaking on …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on Thursday, July 11, before Justice J. K. Omotosho on charges of alleged ₦33 billion money laundering. According to Channels TV, an EFCC insider disclosed that Mamman faces a 12-count charge, including conspiracy to …
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The Federal Government has reportedly shut down a sand dredging and mining firm operating in Ilate-Etido Community, located in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, for allegedly engaging in unlawful mining practices. Newsextra24 learnt that the firm, known as Ojibas Nigeria Limited and owned by a local businessman from Osun State, was …
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Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, is celebrating his 82nd birthday today, 11th July, 2024. Newsextra24 reports that this comes barely two weeks after rumours of his death made the rounds on social media. Jacobs’ wife, Joke Silva, took to her Instagram page to celebrate the milestone, sharing a video that included the …
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THE Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has declared its plan to revoke the incorporation certificates of some Bureaux De Change (BDCs) following the revocation of their licenses by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a statement on its website on Wednesday, CAC stated that it would revoke the certificates of …
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THE governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has vowed not to rule the state on bended knees. He stated that he would only rule with pride and stand for what is right for the people. The governor said this at the country home of Sir Celestine Omehia in Ubima community, Ikwerre …
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Britain’s King Charles congratulated England for their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday. He, however hoped there would be less drama in the final with England winning without needing late goals or penalties. Substitute Ollie Watkins scored in the 91st minute to send England …
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THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned against obstruction of its personnel while carrying out enforcement operation against substandard drugs and falsified goods. Mr Shaba Mohammed, Director of Investigation and Enforcement, NAFDAC gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …
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