Newskingdom reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has penalized nine commercial banks for failing to ensure the availability of Naira notes in their ATMs during the holiday season. The affected banks received a fine of N150 million each for not adhering to cash distribution guidelines after CBN inspections which include Fidelity Bank, First…
By Fidipote Ijaduola Hack writers are appearing on the stage to test water and to project possibility of a change of guard at Abere in 2026. The strange thing is that the logic of their write up is weak even as they fail to address the lack of electable aspirants within the fold of the…
Hashim Abioye, Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), has reassured the people of Osun of the February local government election in the state. He made this known in a release signed by himself on Saturday. Read details below In reaction to the allegation by a political party that OSSIEC is not ready…
For their involvement in alleged illegal naira abuse, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Subomi and Wahab Okoya, sons of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, for questioning. This is coming after a viral video of spraying and matching on Naira surfaces on the internet. ,,,,,In a summon.issued by Michael Wetkas, acting director of…
The Court of Appeal led by Justice Gabriel Omoniyi Kolawole has voided the decisions of a Federal High Court in Kano, which nullified the appointment of the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II. The Court cited Section 251 of the constitution, held that the claim of the 1st Respondent Aminu Baba-Dan’Agundi is principally on chieftaincy…
Short profile of new Alaafin of Oyo, Owoade Prince Akeem Owoade was born in 1978 into the esteemed Owoade-Agunloye royal family of Oyo town. As a descendant of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade, Prince Owoade’s lineage is steeped in tradition and heritage. Education and Career Prince Owoade’s academic journey began at Baptist High School, Saki, where…
The Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the negative posture of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the overwhelming endorsements for re-election received by Governor Ademola Adeleke recently as the last kick of a dying horse, noting that the main opposition is fighting a lost battle. The PDP in a…
After her arrest for abandoning her baby along a bush path near Crush Rock, behind an uncompleted Red Bricks Market in Mpape, Abuja, mother whose identity has been withheld has been arrested for abandoning a-day-old baby. While confessing to the crime during interrogation, the woman said she abandoned the baby due to her inability to…
THENEWSKINGDOM reports that, ten months after their convictions, three Nigerian women, who were arrested and prosecuted for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia have been discharged and acquitted. According to Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who confirmed the development on Sunday, said the importance of the diplomatic engagements that led to the…
Newskingdom reports that two traditional rulers have been relieved of their duties by the Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, as no specific reasons were provided for the decision. In a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa, which announced the suspension of His Highness Okkon Archinong Eke, the village head of…
