Author: Ayo

A Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Head of the Legal Services Department to appear before it on September 2, with specific documents related to the money laundering case against Binance Holdings Limited and its executives. The court has brought forward the trial date by a month, from October 11 to September 2, following a request by the defense counsel. Binance USA’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigan Gambaryan, and the exchange’s British-Kenyan regional manager for Africa, Nadeem Anjarwalla, are facing charges of money laundering to the tune…

Nigerian actress Lizzy Anjorin has refuted claims of an intimate relationship with Kolawole Ajeyemi, husband of fellow actress Toyin Abraham. In a recent Instagram video, Lizzy dismissed the rumors as “evil” and urged the public to disregard them. Lizzy stated, “Concerning the rumour that is being spread that Toyin and Kolawole’s marriage is facing challenges, I am not interested. Whatever happens is their problem. It does not affect my life. Whoever wants to do evil should continue. Disregard all the information.” This development comes after a highly publicized feud between Lizzy and Toyin in 2019, following Lizzy’s alleged questioning by…

In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has joined Arsenal on a season-long loan deal, despite the transfer deadline having passed. A deal sheet was submitted to facilitate the move, allowing Sterling to reunite with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, his former coach at Manchester City. The 29-year-old England forward was frozen out at Stamford Bridge by new Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, who publicly stated that he “prefers a different kind of winger”. Sterling was left out of Chelsea’s opening-day defeat to Manchester City on August 18 and has not featured in any of their match-day squads…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has introduced a new policy requiring polytechnic graduates to present a certificate of industrial training to participate in the national youth service. The policy, which takes effect from the next orientation camp, aims to sanitize the education sector and ensure that polytechnic students undergo the mandatory 12-month industrial training. According to NYSC’s acting Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Caroline Lembu, “That is part of the requirement for obtaining an HND Certificate, isn’t it? So, it’s just that certificate. That is one of the documents they are required to present at the camp.”…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command is mourning the loss of its Commissioner, Waheed Ayilara, who passed away on Thursday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. Ayilara’s death occurred hours after he underwent prostate cancer surgery on Wednesday. The family expressed their sadness, stating, “We are very sad to inform you that our friend, brother, and family, the Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, Waheed Ayilara, is dead”. Ayilara’s policing career was marked by notable appointments, including his unveiling as the acting Commissioner of Police in Lagos in November 2023. He succeeded AIG Idowu Owohunwa and was later…

In a shocking display of generosity, Afrobeat superstar Wizkid paid his disc jockey, DJ Tunez, a whopping N10 million to play Asake’s hit song “Fuji Vibe” during his sold-out concert in London. The announcement sparked an electrifying reaction from the audience, with cheers and applause erupting throughout the venue. DJ Tunez’s performance of “Fuji Vibe” was a major highlight of the night, with the crowd singing along to every word. In a viral video from the concert, DJ Tunez revealed the surprise payment, saying, “One of the afrobeat singer Wizkid just paid me N10 million now to play this song.”…

President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a landmark visit to the People’s Republic of China in early September, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two nations. The visit aims to strengthen economic ties, attract investments, and explore new opportunities for cooperation. During a briefing at the State House in Abuja, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, highlighted the importance of the visit. Ngelale stated that President Tinubu will visit major Chinese companies, including Huawei and the China Rail and Construction Corporation, to accelerate the completion of the Ibadan-Abuja segment…

Hundreds of patients were left stranded at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday as resident doctors embarked on a strike to protest the kidnapping of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola. Patients who were unable to access medical care due to the strike expressed frustration and disappointment. Mrs. Felicia, who had traveled over 11 kilometers for an appointment, lamented, “I wasted my time and over N3,000 on transportation to get to the hospital today. Unfortunately, a woman doctor kidnapped since last year is still with her abductors. I really sympathize with her family and doctors in the country.…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a directive to married female corps members who have been posted away from their husbands’ states to request redeployment. This announcement was made via the NYSC’s official X handle on Monday. According to the NYSC, married female corps members can initiate the redeployment process by submitting the necessary documents, including marital documents, at the nearest NYSC Orientation Camp during registration. Once the redeployment is processed, it will be reflected on their dashboard for reprinting. In a related development, the NYSC announced the release of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 call-up letters…

State government representatives at the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting have expressed dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s decision to save additional revenue for the new minimum wage payment. The dispute arose when the committee distributed a total sum of N1.36tn to the three tiers of government, with the Federal Government transferring N200bn into a non-savings account, making a total of N595bn. State Commissioners of Finance argued that the income should be shared, considering the current financial challenges faced by states. Minister of Finance Wale Edun explained that the decision was taken to save for future financial obligations, including the…