Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reinstated the validity of the old N1000, N500, and N200, stressing that the remain legal tender without any deadline. This was announced in a statement issued by the apex bank on Friday. Reacting to the misinformation and controversies surrounding the validity of the old naira notes, the CBN held that the subsisting Supreme Court ruling granted on November 29, 2023, permits the concurrent circulation of all versions of the #1000, #500, and #200 denominations of the Naira indefinitely. The apex bank urged the public public to disregard any claims that the…

Safiu Kehinde A 37-year-old Nigerian man, Abiola Kayode m, has been extradited to the United States over alleged $6 million fraud scheme charge. The United States Attorney, Susan Lehr announced this in a statement issued on Thursday. According to the statement, Kayode, was extradited to the District of Nebraska on a Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud Indictment, filed in August 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. Kayode, who is on the list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) most wanted cyber criminal, was extradited from Ghana and initially scheduled to appear in court over the Indictment on December 11, 2024. According…

Safiu Kehinde Lagos state government has partnered with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) in an effort to help local businesses access external market. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the state government is Friday. According to the statement, the partnership was formalized with the signing of Memorandum of Understanding which will see the Lagos State Government joining the CWEIC to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by being a member of a global business community. The partnership will also support Lagos State through knowledge transfer and the sharing of best practices, as well avail the…

Safiu Kehinde World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been listed among the 2024 Forbes 100 most powerful women in the world for the 8th time. The former Nigerian Minister of Finance announced this in a post on her official X handle on Friday. Also making the list is Nigerian business woman and CEO of EbonyLife Group, Mo Abudu. Meanwhile, other African women who made it to the list include Tanzanian President, Suluhu Samia, DR Congo’s Prime Minister, Suminwa Judith, and Bidvest CEO, Mpumi Madisa. Okonjo-Iweala, in the post on her X handle, expressed her gratitude for the honour…

Agency Report Lt. Changfe Maigari has made history as the first female pilot in the Nigerian Navy (NN) since its inception in 1964. Maigari, who is married with a daughter, hails from Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau but was born in Kaduna. Her remarkable journey began in 2016 when she graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and was commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant. Subsequently, she served aboard the Nigerian Navy Ship Unity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Maigari was presented with the ‘Pilot Wing’ award during the 2024 NN Ceremonial Sunset at the Naval…

Agency Report Two political parties, Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have formed an alliance to advance democracy in the country. Chairman of PRP, Falalu Bello, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Friday. Falalu said that both parties were pleased to announce that discussions had been initiated regarding a potential alliance which might lead to merger aimed at fostering democracy. “We invite other political parties that share our visions and values to join us in this endeavour as we work together to advance democracy. “Together, we can build a brighter future for Nigeria,” he said.…

Safiu Kehinde The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has nabbed a suspected online fraudster,Osang Usie Otukpa, for allegedly duping 139 Australians. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the commission on its official X handle on Friday. According to the statement, Otukpa was arrested by EFCC operatives after for allegedly defrauding the Australians of of $8 million (Australian Dollars) The suspected fraudsters was picked up in a stake out at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos upon arrival from the United States of America on Friday, December 6, 2024. According to the anti-graft agency, Otukpa, who goes by five…

Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. This was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Board, Ja’afaru Ahmed, with the appointment set to take effect from December 15, 2024. Ndidi’s appointment for the service follows the expiration of the tenure of the current CG, Haliru Nababa, who was appointed former President Muhammadu Buhari on February 18, 2021. “The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has graciously approved the appointment of Nwakuche Sylvester…

President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist leader François Bayrou as France’s next prime minister, in a bid to end months of political turmoil. Bayrou, a 73-year-old mayor from the south-west who leads the MoDem party, said everyone realised the difficulty of the task ahead: “I think reconciliation is necessary.” He is seen by Macron’s entourage as a potential consensus candidate and his task will be to avoid the fate of his predecessor. Ex-Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier lasted just three months and was ousted by MPs nine days ago. Macron is half-way through his second term as president and Bayrou will…

Safiu Kehinde Labour Party has dragged lawmakers who defected from the party to court, seeking the declaration of their seats vacant. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiorah Ifoh. Sequel to last week mass defection of Labour Party’s lawmakers at the House of Representatives to the All Progressive Congress (APC) the party also witnessed another batch of defection to the ruling party over the week with the latest being Hon. Akangbe Illya representing Jos South/ Jos East Federal Constituency. While condemning Iliya’s defection, stated that he brought dishonour to himself as…