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Just In: FG Extends Deadline For Telcos To Block SIMs Without NIN
Federal Government on Monday announced the extension of the deadline issued to all telecommunications operators in the country to block all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) without National Identification Number (NIN).
The…
CBN Revokes 42 Microfinance Banks’ Operating Licences
Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 42 microfinance banks in the country.
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation disclosed this on Friday in an announcement on its website titled ‘Notice of closure of 42…
Patient With New COVID-19 Strain Found In Italy
A patient in Italy was detected to have been infected with the more contagious strain of COVID-19 recently discovered in the United Kingdom, Italy's health ministry announced on Sunday.
The ministry said the patient and his partner came…
Man Wakes Up Blind After Contracting New Strain Of Coronavirus
As health experts around the world work tirelessly to figure out a new strain of coronavirus, a lady has taken to social media to share details of her brother’s ordeal after he contracted the mutated virus.
The lady who tweets with the…
Nigerians Cry Out Over New Security Outfit ‘NDLEA SWAT’
Many Nigerians have on Monday cried over the alleged unlawful activities of a new security outfit called 'NDLEA SWAT', which appears to be operating on highways in the country.
Singer and activist, Michael Ugochukwu Stephens better known…
Just In: 38 Inmates Reportedly Escape From Enugu Police Custody
There was tension in Enugu State on Sunday night after over 38 criminals reportedly escaped from police custody.
According to ThePUNCH, the inmates were remanded in the custody of the State Police Command for various offences.
It was…
Senate Passes N13.588 Trillion Budget For 2021, Raises Spending By N505bn
Senate has on Monday passed the sum of 13.588 trillion as budget for 2021 fiscal year with an increase of N505 billion.
The passage followed the recommendation by the Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Senator Jibrin Barau.…
SIM Deactivation: Nigerians React As Large Crowd Invades NIMC Office In Lagos Amid COVID-19…
Large crowd gathered at the Alausa office of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Lagos State on Monday morning to obtain National Identification Number (NIN) as ordered by the Federal Government last week.
This comes…
New COVID-19 Strain: Ban Flights From UK, Atiku Advises FG
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Sunday urged the Federal Government to act ‘fast and now’ to prevent Nigerians from recording avoidable casualties as the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hits the world.
He advised…
CEO Emeka Emuwa To Retire After 8 Years As Board Appoints Executive Director, Emeka Okonkwo, As…
Board of Union Bank Nigeria Plc has on Monday announced that, after eight years leading the Bank, its Chief Executive Officer, Emeka Emuwa, communicated his decision to retire from the Bank and his role as CEO on March 31, 2021.…
Akwa Ibom Gov Orders Probe Into Alleged Child Abuse At Deeper Life College In Viral Video
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has mandated his Commissioner for Education, Dr Enobong Mboho, to commence investigation into the alleged case of child abuse at Deeper Life High School in the state.
The governor’s order was…
Be Thankful Bombings Don’t Happen Daily Under Buhari, Femi Adesina Tells Nigerians (video)
Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has told Nigerians to be thankful that bombings do not happen in the country every day as was the case in the past.
Adesina, said this on Channels…
Saudi Arabia Halts International Flights, Closes Land And Sea Ports Over New Fast-Spreading COVID-19…
Saudi Arabia on Sunday halted international flights and suspended entry through its land and sea ports for at least a week, after a new fast-spreading strain of coronavirus appeared in Britain.
The kingdom is “temporarily suspending all…
NCDC Announces 501 New Cases, 519 Recoveries, 3 Casualties
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday, December 21 announced 501 new coronavirus cases, 519 successfully treated patients and 3 deaths in the last 24 hours.
The health agency made the announcement via its Twitter page with…
European Countries Ban UK Flights Over New COVID-19 Strain
European countries has on Sunday banned travel from the UK as World Health Organization called for stronger containment measures following warning from British government that a highly infectious new strain of the virus was “out of…