Новости за 28.03.2024

The arraignment of Binance Holdings Limited and its officials, Tigran Gambaryan, and fleeing Nadeem Anjarwalla, on allegations of tax evasion has been fixed for April 4, 2024. The date was contained in the hearing notice sent to the parties involved in the matter. The Federal Inland Revenue Service had on Monday filed charges bordering on

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, on Thursday, issued a two-week ultimatum to the state government and institution’s management within which to tackle its demands. According to a congress resolution obtained by our correspondent in Gombe, which was signed by branch chairman, Dr Suleiman Jauro, and Dr M. Muhammad, the branch

The newly-installed Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Clement Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, is among the eight persons declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters over the March 14 killings of 17 officers and soldiers on peace mission at Okuama community, Delta State. Okuama is one of the many communities

The collapse of a major Baltimore bridge after a cargo ship smashed into it could bring about the largest marine insurance payout ever, the boss of insurance giant Lloyd’s of London said in an interview Thursday. “It feels like a very substantial loss, potentially the largest-ever marine insured loss, but not outside parameters that we

A former federal lawmaker and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Farah Dagogo, has called on President Bola Tinubu to redouble efforts to fix the nation’s economy to cushion the prevailing hardship. Dagogo made the call in a statement issued by his media aide, Ibrahim Lawal, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, on Thursday. He

A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus; and members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the party for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State have declared loyalty and support for President Bola Tinubu and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. A former Minister of Transportation and the Director-General, PDP-PCC Rivers State,

The detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has accused the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission of violating his fundamental human rights. Gambaryan, in an originating motion marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/356/24 sought a declaration that his detention and seizure of his international travel passport, contravened Section 35 (1) and (4) of 1999 Constitution.

Six members of the Enugu State House of Assembly under the platform of the Labour Party have defected to the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party. The defected lawmakers include Ejike Eze (Igbo-Eze North 1), Johnson Ugwu (Enugu North), Princess Ugwu (Enugu South Rural), Pius Ezeugwu (Nsukka West), Amuka Williams (Igbo-Etiti East) and Osita

Students of the University of Jos on Thursday locked the institution’s gates in protest over water scarcity and lack of electricity supply to their hostels. The protesting students wielded placards with different inscriptions such as, ‘No light to soak Garri’ and ‘’We no get SUG.” Others held empty buckets to symbolise the lack of water

UEFA EURO 2024 kicks off in Munich, Germany on Friday 14 June and ends with the final in Berlin on Sunday 14 July. See match days, dates, venues and schedule, as obtained from the UEFA website on Thursday. Check out the full UEFA EURO 2024 final tournament schedule below. All kick-off times are CEST. CEST

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, paid a condolence visit to the Alarere residence of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Obasanjo. The late Oba Balogun, who reigned for two years, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the age of 81. Obasanjo was received by the late Oba’s wives, Olori Olayinka Balogun and

Colleagues of the abducted Editor of FirstNews, Mr Segun Olatunji, on Thursday, revealed how the journalist was abducted in his Lagos home, whisked away, and allegedly tortured by the military over a story on the Defence Chief. Olatunji, a former Kaduna State correspondent of The PUNCH, was abducted by men in military uniform from his

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo has granted the senator representing Bayelsa Central, Benson Konbowei, a N50m bail. The senator, who was arraigned on Tuesday on three counts bordering on forgery of the National Youth Service Corps exemption certificate among others was allowed to go home pending the ruling on his bail application

Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, has been struggling with the issue of fuel pricing for decades. The country has experienced several episodes of fuel scarcity, subsidy removal, protests, and deregulation, as different governments have tried to balance the interests of the consumers, the marketers, and the state. The history of fuel price changes in Nigeria

Kwara State Government has started the disbursement of 2023/2024 bursary grants to at least 9,989 final-year students of the state origin in various tertiary institutions across the country. A statement by the Press Secretary in the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Mansurat Amuda-Kannike, said the awardees were drawn from across the 16 local government areas of

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Jabi, on Thursday, dismissed charges of fraudulent conduct in the handling of Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245 (popularly referred to as the Malabu Oil deal) brought against a former Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The anti-graft

The management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company, on Thursday, said that the management and board of the company were intact and not dissolved contrary to speculations in the public domain. This is contained in a statement signed by its management and made available to newsmen in Benin through its acting Head, Cooperate Affairs, Evelyn Gbiwen.

As the crypto market continues evolving, investors are always looking for the next big opportunity. With Polkadot’s (DOT) growing potential, BlackRock’s venture into tokenized funds, and BlockDAG standing out with the potential for investors to reap returns of 5000x, the crypto community is in splits deciding which crypto would not only be their best investment

The Delta State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring improved peace and security in the state. The Board Chairman of the Delta Security Trust Fund, Mr Daniel Mayuku, stated this when he led members of the board and other top management of the agency to Lagos to study the modus operandi of the Lagos

The House of Representatives has vowed to recover two Bell helicopters, Bell 206L4 BZB and Bell M2061- L4, belonging to the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, sold to private individuals. The Chairman, House of Reps Committee on Public Assets, Ademorin Kuye, said this at the investigative hearing on the sale of the two helicopters

Popular singer-songwriter, Omah Lay, and four other Nigerians have been announced as performers and speakers at the Forbes 30 under Africa summit holding in Botswana in May 2024. Themed ‘The Engine of Africa’s Economic Growth: Investment & Entrepreneurship’, Omah Lay will be performing alongside four other Nigerians who have been named as speakers for the

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, on Thursday, said it has uncovered deceptive methods used by syndicates at the Garki Modern Market to sell rice below the claimed weight. The commission in a statement signed by its acting Executive Vice Chairman, Adamu Abdullahi, said this fraudulent practice was discovered after a targeted enforcement operation

The Federal Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, will train tour operators and tour guides in Ekiti State as part of the EcoGenesis Incubator Series. The EcoGenesis Incubator Series is an initiative of the Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John. It is a sustainable tourism entrepreneurship programme that

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has shut down a branch of a popular food outlet, KFC, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos  State. FAAN stated this on Thursday in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah. The statement, titled, ‘FAAN shuts down KFC outlet at MMIA,’ noted

A former Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Olubunmi Adelugba, has bemoaned the declining number of women in elective offices despite efforts by non-state actors to raise awareness for more participation of female politicians in politics. Adelugba spokes in Abuja on Thursday during the launch of Network of Female Politicians For More. This initiative aimed