Author: Npo_report
By Halimah Olamide The immediate former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Alli Pantami, has disclosed that a friend of his has offered to pay the remaining N50m ransom demanded by kidnappers of the Abuja six daughters of Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadirya. NPO Reports that the bandits had On 2 January, attacked the family in their family house in the Bwari Area of Abuja. One of the daughters has been killed already with the threat to kill the remaining if the sun of N60m is not paid. Pantami, who did not name the friend, said through his X handle Sunday…
•By Halimah Olamide One of Nigeria’s leading merchant bank, NOVA Merchant Bank Limited, has announced that it is set to train 49 graduates for its 2024 Trainee Program. According to the the Head of Human Capital and Culture Management at NOVA Merchant Bank, Mr. Bede Alugbe, out of over one thousand applicants, 49 were selected to undergo the training. The program offers valuable insights into the global banking business, providing essential skills and expertise to drive innovative financial solutions. The program is part of its commitment towards nurturing the next generation of banking professionals with relevant skills and knowledge required…
By Molade Durojaye The Nigerian Super Eagles were on Sunday forced to a a 1-1 draw in the their opening match in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament. It was a tension-soaked contest between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea as both went home with one goal each. It was Salvador who opened the goal at 36th minute when he forced the ball behind the Nigerian goalkeeper. The celebration for the goal was however shortlived Super Eagles equalized less than two minutes after. Following Ivory Coast’s 2-0 victory against Guinea Bissau yesterday in Group A opener, the Super Eagles were tipped…
Safiu Kehinde A group of selected ten National Youths Service Corp (NYSC) Members are set to represent Nigeria at this year’s independence celebration in India. This was revealed in a post on the scheme’s X handle (formerly Twitter) earlier today. According to the scheme, the Corp member’s are billed to participate in a Youth Exchange Programme organized by the Indian National Cadet Corps. The programme which was organized in commemoration of India’s independence anniversary would see the Corp members meet with participants across the globe. “Ten Corps Members are billed to travel to the Republic of India on Sunday to…
•By Halimah Olamide The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the movement of some of its departments to Lagos State. It was gathered that this action is attributed to decongesting the head office in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The departments that have been noted for relocation by the CBN governor, Yemi Cardoso include; Banking Supervision, DBS; Other Financial Institutions Supervision, OFISD; Consumer Protection Department, CPD; Payment System Management Department, PSMD and; Financial Policy Regulations Department, FPRD. It was also gathered that 1,533 staff would be affected by the massive redeployment. “The affected departments are the major departments…
… Says It is Committed to Tackling Kidnapping, Rescuing Victims Unhurt •By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian Police Force has launched investigations into the kidnapping of six sisters who were abducted in Abuja. In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Saturday, he expressed commitment towards ensuring that the victims are rescued unhurt. This is following the death of one of the abducted sisters, Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, who was killed by the bandits yesterday. Recall that NPO Reports reported that the six sisters alongside their father, were abducted on the 9th of January, 2024 in the Bwari…
By Halimah Olamide Former National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress Chief Bisi Akande has explained why corruption has remained rampant in the country. Akande said there is a poor mindset in the citizens which make them believe looting of public funds as part of governance. Speaking in his Ila Orangun country home on Saturday, Akande, a former Governor of Osun, said until Nigerians have a change of mindset, no leader would be able to attack end corruption. He was speaking ahead of his 85th birthday. Accusing many of cutting corners, Akande said leadership alone could not make people prosperous.…
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on Saturday urged commuters to only pay into authorised bank accounts in paying for transport services. Mr Kolawole Ojelabi, a Consultant, Corporate Communications, LAMATA, said in a statement in Lagos that no transfer should be made to any personal account under any guise. Ojelabi said that LAMATA was aware of a viral video in which a group of ladies claimed that an official asked that payment for a train ride should be made to a personal bank account. This, they claimed, was due to their inability to make payment via the available Point-of-Sale…
The much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off on Saturday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Ebimpé Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ceremony commenced with a vibrant celebration of African diversity and culture, featuring a wide range of traditional Ivorian dances and music. Donning colorful attires and accessories, the performers stunned the audience with diverse local dances, moves, beats, and musical instruments. The stage thereafter came alive with the soulful voices of Dadju and Tayc, representing Congolese and Cameroonian origins, respectively. The duo sang in both French and English under…
By Kamil Opeyemi A young lady identified as Najeebah has been reportedly killed by gunmen who abducted her and five other sisters in Abuja. NPOReports correspondent gathered that Najeebah and her sisters were abducted on January 9, alongside their father. It was gathered that the gunmen later released their father, asking him to go get N60m as ransom for the release of her daughters before Friday, January 12. In a bid to raise money, Nigerians were urged to donate whatever they have into a bank account, but not enough money was gathered as of Friday. Consequently, the hoodlums reportedly killed…