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CBN seeks powers to freeze accounts linked to criminals
The Central Bank of Nigeria is seeking statutory powers to freeze accounts linked to criminals in the country.
The CBN disclosed this in a presentation at a public hearing organised by the Senate on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Banks…
Why Magu was datained by Femi Adesina
The Presidency has said the suspended Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, might have been detained to ensure relevant documents were not tampered with in the course of investigations into…
Biden, Obama, Bill Gates Twitter Accounts hacked
In what has been described as the likely largest ever attack on Twitter’s security system, notable Americans late Wednesday had their Twitter accounts compromised by yet-to-be identifier hardware experts.
Those affected include…
Breaking: Nigeria records 643 fresh cases of Covid-19
Nigeria has recorded 643 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday bringing total reported cases to 34,259.
The breakdown of the figures released by the NCDC on its verified Twitter handle shows Lagos expectedly leading the pack…
Arsenal defeat dashes Liverpool’s bid for Premier League points record
Liverpool's hopes of setting a new Premier League points record ended after a 2-1 loss to Arsenal on Wednesday.
Jurgen Klopp's side - who will receive the trophy after the game with Chelsea at Anfield next week - needed to win…
Breaking: Magu released from detention
Suspended Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has been released from detention.
Though details of his release were not clear as at press time, sources said he was released…
Abrupt Relocation of Tank Farms, Petroleum Products Depots could endanger economy, NNPC warns
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday warned against an abrupt relocation of tank farms from their current locations along Ijegun, Kirikiri areas in Lagos and other parts of the country as that could…
Ebonyi holds Council Poll, August 15
Local government election will take place in Ebonyi State on August 15, 2020, the State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC), has said.
The election was earlier put on hold following the outbreak of the Coronavirus…
Buhari mourns First Female Flying Officer, Arotile
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday lamented with deep pain the untimely death of Nigeria’s first flying officer, Toluope Arotile.
Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the first-ever and only female combat helicopter pilot in…
I’ve no hand in your travails, IGP Adamu tells Magu
Following the request for bail by the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu having been detained for about 10 days, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu on…