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The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter will take place at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium today. The encounter will come to a close at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium with the kick off 8:00 pm.  The stadium was built to support Türkiye’s bid to stage the 2008 Olympic Games, the Atatürk Olympic Stadium opened in 2002 and...
By Joe Apuh Board member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, Col. Sam Ahmedu (Rtd),  has been re-elected as the President of the Federation of International Basketball Association, FIBA, Africa Zone 3 for a third tenure. At the FIBA Africa Congress conducted at the Hotel Polana Serena in Maputo, Mozambique Thursday, Ahmedu was returned and will thus remain as a member...
An upper area court in Ilorin, Kwara State on Thursday, May 8 restrained the Kwara State Football Association from holding her elective congress scheduled for June 13 at Kaiama local government area of the State. The order was given by both Honourable J.S Adeniyi, the Presiding Judge and Honourable A.S Abdulyameen, Judge in view of the motion exparte dated and...
Mandykiss Turns To Gospel Musician, Releases Song.
Nigerian lady, Mandy Ayomiposi Oluwada, known as Mandykiss and a supposedly repentant runs girl, has turn a new leaf to sing a gospel song. Mandykiss dropped a single with singer Mary Sings, in a music video to promote her new musical career. Mandy had earlier said in April 2023 that she was giving up “hookups” and changing her lifestyle because she...
Unveiling the Veil: The Illusion of Ilaro In the ancient land of Ilaro, nestled amidst lush greenery and rolling hills, a curious tale unfolded. This story takes us back to a time when the boundaries between reality and illusion were blurred, where dreams and nightmares intertwined, and the human spirit was tested. Ilaro was a Source
Nwifuru urged the people to be patient with his administration as every sector of governance will soon be instituted. ...
Tinubu said he was ready to work with any elected representative, stressing that the Nigeria project was of paramount importance to him. ...
The Naira sold for as low as 460 to the dollar within the day’s trading. ...
He said that the brazen involvement of the CBN governor in partisan politics was an aberration and most unbecoming. ...
Watch as hapless learner driver manages to flip car over on exam test course
THIS is the moment one unfortunate learner was sure to fail her driving test when she flipped the car. The 63-year-old woman from Buenos Aries, Argentina provided a masterclass in only 30 seconds of how not to drive. The lady had barely began her test before she began smashing into things and ended up totalling the car at high-speed. Footage exposes her...
Zamfara govt recovers over 40 vehicles from Matawalle
Zamfara State government has recovered over 40 vehicles from ex-Governor Bello Matawalle in the state Police operatives on Friday morning stormed the former governor’s residence in Gusau and other parts of the state where they impounded the vehicles. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sulaiman Idris, who confirmed the development in a statement in Gusau, said the operation followed an...
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will, on Monday, June 12, address Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day. According to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, this will be the first official address of the president since his inaugural speech on May 29 and will be broadcast live on all major...
Deji Adeyanju, the Convener of Concerned Nigerians, reacted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision over the suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele. The Informant247 had reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, suspended Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank Governor, from office with immediate effect. According to Willie Bassey, the Director of Information, Office of...
BREAKING: Wike Reacts to Emefiele’s Arrest, Tells Tinubu What To Do Next
Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has expressed his admiration for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Godwin Emefiele from his position as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). POLITICS NIGERIA reports that in a late Friday announcement, Tinubu instructed Emefiele to immediately hand over his responsibilities to Folashodun Shonubi, the Deputy Governor in charge of the...
Hoodlums macheted landlord to death in Akute, Ogun State
The Nigeria Police in Ogun State have arrested a gang of hoodlums, believed to be the killer of businessman, Akinola Agbede, in Akute, a border town between Ogun and Lagos State on Thursday, June 8, 2023. It was revealed that the 25-year-old Olabode Aremu, alleged leader of the gang and the suspected killer of Mr Akinola, laid ambush on Akinola,a...
Asiwaju Tinubu has Midas touch; anything he touches turns gold by Prof Ojo Ademola Emmanuel
9News Nigeria Asiwaju Tinubu has Midas touch; anything he touches turns gold In my weekly discourse about the suitability of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Nigerian presidency, I won’t ignore the fact that the man is endowed with the Midas Touch that has seen him thrive and excel in anything he decides to put his hands to do. Asiwaju is...
DSS reportedly arrests Emefiele
The Department of State Services, (DSS), has arrested the suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, Daily Post reports. His arrest comes after President Bola Tinubu suspended him, according to a statement by the director of information office of the secretary to the government of the federation, Willie Bassey on Friday. Emefiele was said to have been taken...
President Tinubu Suspends CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele In a surprising turn of events, President Bola Tinubu has taken a decisive step by suspending Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the esteemed Central Bank Governor, from his position with immediate effect. This unprecedented move has sent shockwaves throughout the nation and has left many questioning the motives behind such Source
A staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Abedemi Joseph, on Friday, told the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that they were instructed by the Commission, their employer, not to give copies of election results to political party agents, who declined to sign the result sheets.   The witness made the revelation why testifying in a petition filed by a...
The theme of this year's democratic celebration is 'Hope Reassured'. ...
President Bola Tinubu suspended Emefiele from office with immediate effect on Friday ...
Nuggets vs. Heat live stream guide: How to watch NBA Finals game 4
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Can Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat overcome the prolific offense of the Denver Nuggets? That's what we'll find out in game 4 of this epic series. Wondering how to watch the NBA Finals without cable? Here are all your options for a Nuggets vs. Heat...
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JUST IN: DSS arrests Nigeria’s central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele
The Department of State Security (DSS) has arrested the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, The PM News reports. He was arrested shortly after his suspension by President Bola Tinubu on Friday night. However, the newspaper was silent on where the CBN governor was picked up by the secret police. The president had in a statement issued by...
‘I’d have slapped Kwankwaso in Aso Rock,’ Ganduje blames ex-governor for Kano demolitions
The former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Friday, fingered his predecessor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as the mastermind of the ongoing demolition exercise in the state. The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, had last week nullified the sale of a pediatric hospital and other public properties approved by Ganduje’s administration in the state. He also ordered the demolition of some illegal structures...
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Former governor of Kano State Rabiu Kwankwaso, has disclosed that he and immediate past Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, were summoned by President Bola Tinubu over the ongoing demolition in the State. Fielding questions from State House Correspondents, he claimed that most of the buildings demolished were illegally acquired by the Ganduje administration and that President Tinubu was shocked...
• As Tinubu, APC kicks From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on Friday admitted in evidence video clips containing the live interviews granted by the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Yakubu Mahmood and the spokesperson of the commission, Festus Okoye relating to the assurance about the credibility and functionality of the Bimodal...
Laura Prepon Net Worth Laura Prepon, an American actress whose full name is Laura Helene Prepon has a net worth of $12 million. Biography: Who is Laura Prepon? Laura Helene Prepon, an American actress, gained popularity for her portrayal of Donna Pinciotti in the television sitcom That ’70s Show (1998–2006). She also achieved recognition for her role as Alex Vause in the Netflix...
BREAKING: DSS Arrests Suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). POLITICS NIGERIA reports that this comes after President Bola Tinubu made the decision to suspend Emefiele from his position on Friday evening.Following his suspension, Emefiele was instructed to transfer the responsibilities of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations...
BREAKING: President Tinubu Suspends Emefiele as CBN Governor [DETAILS]
President Bola Tinubu has suspended the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the Central Bank Governor pending the conclusion of investigation and the reforms. A statement from the Federal Ministry of...
Shocking:Widow Cries Out For Justice, As Loan Agency Published Fake Obituary Of Her
9News Nigeria A Nigerian widow identified as Modupe Elizabeth Oladipupo has cried out for help after a loan company she contacted a while back, published a fake obituary of her, in a bid to get some money off her. In a chat with the media, Oladipupo said on May 22, she contacted the loan company and asked for a loan of...
PDP, Ortom Looted Benue Govt House, I Met No Single Official Car, Fr Alia Cries Out
9News Nigeria Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has alleged there was massive looting of the government house in Makurdi by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, under the watch of former Governor Samuel Ortom. Alia alleged that he met no single official car or truck to operate with as they were all carted away. In a statement issued on Thursday by his...
Meet New Acting CBN Governor Shonubi Following Emefiele’s Suspension
Meet the new Acting CBN Governor Shonubi following Emefiele’s suspension by President Tinubu. GoldenNewsNg has earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu has suspended Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation announced his suspension. Director of Information, SGF office, Willie Bassey, in a statement on Friday, said the...
Breaking : President Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor – See Why
President Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor. President Bola Tinubu has taken the decision to suspend Godwin Emefiele from his position as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The suspension comes amidst an ongoing investigation into the activities of the CBN and planned reforms within the country’s financial sector.   According to a statement released by the Director of...
I would’ve slapped Kwankwaso in Aso Rock – Ex-Kano governor Ganduje
Immediate past Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Friday threatened to slap his predecessor Rabiu Kwankwaso due to the current demolition going on in the state. The newly sworn-in Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been on a demolition spree of structures since he assumed office. Ganduje addressed State House correspondents shortly after meeting President Bola Tinubu on Friday, the same...
Tinubu suspends CBN Governor, Emefiele
President Bola Tinubu has suspended Godwin Emefiele as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor. The Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey announced his suspension in a statement on Friday. Bassey said Emefiele’s suspension is with immediate effect. The statement reads; “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin...
The suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has been arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS. Emefiele was earlier suspended on Friday by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu also appointed Mr Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi as the acting Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, in replacement for Emefiele. Details to follow… BREAKING: DSS arrests ousted CBN Governor, Emefiele Source
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi as the acting Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria. Shonubi’s appointment followed the suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the CBN Governor on Friday. Until his appointment, he was the Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate. Bayo Onanuga, a media aide to Tinubu disclosed this in a post via his Twitter handle on Friday. He wrote, “Folashodun...
The 2023 Electricity Act will de-monopolise electricity generation, transmission and distribution at the national level. ...
‘The Hare Psychopathy Checklist’: The test that will tell you if someone is a psychopath
Senior corporate leaders have been numbered among those who tend to show psychopathic traits. The standard screening test for potential psychopaths is the Hare Psychopathy Checklist. Read the list below to see the potential signs of adult psychopathy according to the checklist. Many of the traits we seek in leaders, such as fearlessness, dominant behavior, and immunity to stress, are found in...
Salesforce is developing a ton of new AI products that could lead to ‘a massive new buying cycle’ Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley analysts believe
The tech industry believes it is on the cusp of another big boom driven by AI tech. Salesforce could be leading it, with a giant list of new AI products in the works.  Should this work, it could become the example of how AI will shape all of our work lives.  After Salesforce released its second-in-a-row killer quarter with revenue and profits...
I won £21million lottery jackpot & immediately quit my job – I splashed the cash on a VERY lucrative hobby
A MAN scooped a £21million lottery jackpot, immediately retired and splashed the cash on a lucrative hobby only some can dream of doing. Cliff Little, from north Queensland, fulfilled his dream of owning a racehorse and it might even be his ticket to winning further millions. NineCliff Little hasn’t wasted any time since winning the lottery and has thrown his...
This Is The New Ag CBN Governor
 Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi is now acting CBN Governor. The office of the SGF asked the suspended CBN Governor, Mr Emefiele to hand over to him with immediate effect Source
Godwin Emefiele Arrested Few Minutes After Suspension
 Report reaching CKN News have it that suspended Governor of Central bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele has been arrested by DSS few minutes after his suspension The Spy agency though has not issued any statement to this effect More details later  Source
From Judex Okoro, Calabar Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly, the Leader of the legislature, Rt. Hon Hilary Bisong, has promised to set the tone for socio-economic policies for good governance expand stakeholder engagements if elected speaker. The State 10th Assembly would be inaugurated on Monday, June 13 and the speakership position has been...
From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Given the presidential order to rid the nation’s oil sector of economic saboteurs, vandals, criminals, oil thieves, and other nefarious activities inimical to the growth of the sector, the Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has read the riot act to commandants of the Niger Delta...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, CFR, from office with immediate effect. This was disclosed late on Friday in a statement released by Willie Bassey Director, Information for Secretary to the Government of the Federation. According to the statement, the suspension is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in...
Nigerian PresidentAsiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, suspended Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank Governor, from office with immediate effect. Willie Bassey, the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, while disclosing this in a statement, said that the suspension of the CBN governor was based on the investigation as well as the planned reforms...
BREAKING:Nigeria Customs Plans To Ban Second-Hand Clothes
9News Nigeria The Customs Service has announced its intention to place a ban on the sale of second-hand clothes popularly called Okrika in Nigeria. During a recent interview, a Customs Service spokesperson said that the sale of Okrika clothing is injurious to the country. He said: “Okrika clothes are injurious to the health of the nation. That is why government deems it...
10 benefits of the 2023 Electricity Act Bill signed by President Tinubu
9News Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has approved the new Electricity Act, which replaces the 2005 Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act. The Electricity Act was first passed in July 2022 in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Construct, own, or operate an undertaking for generating electricity not exceeding one megawatt in aggregate at a site, or an undertaking for distribution of...
Covenant Polytechnic HND Admission Form 2023/2024 Academic Session
Covenant Polytechnic HND Admission Form 2023/2024 Academic Session   If you are an ND (National Diploma) holder and are interested in pursuing your HND program at Covenant Polytechnic, this article will provide you with information about the Covenant University HND Admission Form for the 2023/2024 academic session. Below, you will find details about the cost of the admission form, admission requirements, application...
Requirements To Study Guidance And Counseling In UNIABUJA
Requirements To Study Guidance And Counseling In UNIABUJA   Are you considering studying Guidance and Counseling at UNIABUJA? Have you been wondering about the requirements for admission eligibility? Well, you’re in luck because on this page, we have provided explicit answers to your questions. Guidance and Counseling has become a popular choice of study among students due to its professional nature and...
Less than two weeks after assuming office as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from office with immediate effect. The suspension, according to a statement issued and signed by the Director of Information in the Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation...
The Labour Party, LP, has disowned one of its House of Representatives members-elect, Hon Amobi Ogah, for commending President Bola Tinubu’s level of intelligence. DAILY POST recalls that Ogah, while speaking with journalists after a meeting with Tinubu on the 10th National Assembly leadership in Abuja on Thursday, said “Today is my best day. Today, I’m so happy that I’m...
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has claimed he knew Lionel Messi would be joining Inter Miami this summer. According to Neymar, he and Messi talked about his move to Inter Miami, adding that he told the Argentina captain that he would be happy at the MLS side. Messi recently announced his decision to join Inter Miami as a free agent. Neymar reunited with...
Emefiele was suspended due to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector. ...
8 Best Online Checking Accounts of June 2023
Our experts answer readers' banking questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess banking products). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page.The best checking accounts at online banks can be great choices if you want an account with low fees,...
12 Best Checking Accounts of June 2023
Our experts answer readers' banking questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess banking products). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page.Checking accounts are optimal tools for everyday expenses and transactions. We reviewed over 30 financial institutions to find banks...
Putin’s nukes will be primed and ready on Europe’s doorstep within WEEKS as he ships weapons to Belarus
RATTLED Vladimir Putin vowed to put tactical nuclear weapons in Nato’s backyard as Ukraine’s long-awaited fightback gained momentum. The Kremlin tyrant — whose invaders endangered tens of thousands by blowing up a dam on Tuesday — said he will deploy the nukes in Belarus from next month. EPABelarusian president Alexander Lukashenko held talks about nuclear weapons with Vladimir Putin at the...
I Could Have Slapped Kwankwaso At Aso Rock, Says Ganduje
Former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has said he could have slapped his predecessor, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, if he met him at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.  Kwankwaso met with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock on Friday.While briefing State House reporters after a meeting with Tinubu on the security situation in Kano State following the demolition exercise embarked upon by...
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