CBN reports all-time high remittance inflows of $553m for July (BusinessDay)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a significant increase in remittance inflows, reaching $553 million in July 2024, a 130 percent increase from the corresponding period in 2023.
This figure represents the highest monthly total inflows on record and reflects ongoing efforts by the CBN to enhance liquidity in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, the apex bank said in a statement signed by Hakama Sidi-Ali, acting director, corporate communications, CBN.
The substantial growth in remittance receipts is attributable to policy measures introduced by the CBN to enhance liquidity in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. Read more
NLC mobilises for indefinite strike over Police summon of Ajaero (Sun)
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it has instructed its members across the country to initiate an indefinite strike starting at midnight if any harm comes to its President, Joe Ajaero and other leaders.
The decision follows an invitation from the Nigerian Police Force for Ajaero to answer questions regarding allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and treason.
In a communique released after an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, the NLC condemned these accusations as politically motivated and a clear attempt to attempt to undermine its role. Read more
Man dies while undergoing 19-day dry fast in Lagos – Police (Nation)
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of a 58-year old unnamed man while embarking on a spiritual fasting.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.
Hundeyin said that the incident happened in the Alagbado axis of the state on Monday at about 6am. Read more
Ex-Anambra Deputy Speaker, Harford Oseke, Slumps, Dies After Exercise (Leadership)
In a tragic turn of events, Rt. Hon, Harford Oseke, the former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has passed away.
The incident occurred on Monday when Oseke, who was engaged in his regular exercise routine at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the state capital, suddenly collapsed and died.
Efforts to revive him proved futile, and he was pronounced dead shortly after the incident. His body has since been taken to Apex Medical Centre in Awka. Read more
Isese Day: NNPP Chieftain, Ajadi preaches religious tolerance, peaceful co-existence among Nigerians (Independent)
A Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP), Business Mogul and Philanthropist, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has used the occasion of Isese Day to preach religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence among adherents of different religions.
Ajadi said all religions affirm the existence of one God, a Supreme Being who is given different names by different adherents of religions.
It could be recalled that four South West Governors, namely, Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos State; Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State; Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke of Osun State have declared today, Thursday as public holiday to mark the Isese Day.
NANS condemns killing of Kwara student, Mojisola (Tribune)
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the gruesome murder of Mojisola Awesu, a 21-year-old student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, calling for a thorough investigation to unravel those behind the heinous crime.
NANS Senate President, Mr Henry Okunomo, made this known in a statement signed on Tuesday, in Kano.
It be recalled that her lifeless body was discovered at a refuse dump in the Aleniboro area of Ilorin, Kwara State capital. Read more
Police arrest woman for diversion of company’s N3m (Punch)
Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested and detained a 25-year-old woman for allegedly diverting N3 million belonging to a company into her account.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos.
Hundeyin alleged that the suspect (name withheld) and her other co-workers, in a catering company, conspired and diverted money realised from the sale of the company’s products into their personal accounts. Read more
Gov Abiodun mourns INEC REC, Ijalaye (Tribune)
Ogun Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, described the death of the State Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Olaniyi Ijalaye, as devastating and a rude shock.
The late Ogun REC reportedly died Monday evening in Abuja after attending a meeting convened by the Commission at its headquarters.
The Governor, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, also condoled INEC for the loss. Read more
Alicia Silverstone worries fans after eating poisonous berry from London garden (Standard)
Alicia Silverstone sparked concern amongst her fans when she shared a video online of her eating a “very” poisonous berry.
The actress – who is best-known for her starring role in the 90s rom-com Clueless – took to social media to ask her followers for help in identifying an orange-coloured berry which she revealed she had picked from a random garden in London.
“’I’ve discovered something and I can’t figure out what it is and I need your help,” she told her 4.3m followers. Read more
Mother stabbed to death, 2 others critically injured in Manchester knife attack (AfricaNews)
A 22-year-old man has been arrested after stabbing and killing his mother. The incident left his 17-year-old sister and brother both injured and currently in critical condition at the hospital.
The incident occurred on Sunday at a home on Barnard Road in Gorton, near Longsight, according to Manchester Police.
The deceased has been identified and confirmed by Manchester policed as Alberta Obinim, a 43-year-old known by many in Manchester as Mother for All. Read more
Ian McKellen dealing with “agonising pain” after stage fall: “I avoid going out” (NME)
Ian McKellen has said he is dealing with “agonising pain” following his fall from the theatre stage in June, and that he now “avoids going out”.
In June, the actor, 85, lost his footing and fell from the stage at the Noël Coward in the West End during a performance of Player Kings. He was rushed to a hospital, while the audience were evacuated from the venue and the rest of the performance was cancelled.
In the immediate aftermath of the accident, McKellen’s publicist said he was expected to make a “speedy and full recovery”. Read more
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Shiloh given legal approval to remove father’s last name (Independent)
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter, Shiloh, has been granted legal permission to drop her father’s surname.
The 18-year-old previously filed for her legal name to be changed from Shiloh Jolie-Pitt to Shiloh Jolie on her birthday in May, and published an announcement of the decision in the Los Angeles Times as part of the legal process.
According to California law, a judge can only approve a petition to change someone’s name one month after they have published legal forms in a newspaper. Shiloh’s petition was granted on Monday (19 August), as per official court documents obtained by TMZ. Read more
Avicii’s personal items donated by Late DJ’s family for “unique and special” charity auction 6 years after his death (People)
The late Avicii’s personal items will be auctioned off for charity six years after his tragic death.
On Monday, Aug. 19, Stockholms Auktionsverk announced that the belongings of the Swedish DJ and producer will be auctioned off in person and online to support his namesake charity. All of the items were donated by his family.
The performer, born Tim Bergling, released a total of three studio albums over the course of his career and embarked on three major tours. He retired from touring two years before his death at age 28, citing health reasons. His hit single “Wake Me Up” from his 2013 album True peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 54 weeks on the chart. Read more
Pokrovsk families with children to evacuate under mandatory order from Ukrainian officials (PBS)
Ukrainian authorities on Monday ordered families with children to urgently evacuate the eastern city of Pokrovsk, where the Russian army is bearing down fast despite a lightning Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.
Local authorities said Russian forces are advancing so quickly that families must leave the city and other nearby towns and villages from Tuesday. Around 53,000 people still live in Pokrovsk, officials say, while some have already fled their homes as Russia’s army menaces.
Pokrovsk is one of Ukraine’s main defensive strongholds and a key logistics hub in the Donetsk region. Its capture would compromise Ukraine’s defensive abilities and supply routes and would bring Russia closer to its stated aim of capturing the entire Donetsk region. Read more
Bodies of 6 hostages recovered in Gaza after overnight operation, IDF says (Sky)
The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages in an overnight operation in Gaza.
The recovery came as the United States, Egypt and Qatar are trying to mediate a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The agreement would bring about the release of scores of hostages held by the militant group. Read more
Okoye signs new contract at Udinese (CompleteSports)
Serie A club Udinese have announced Maduka Okoye has signed a contract extension with the club.
Okoye has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and Torino this summer.
The new contract will put an end to speculation surrounding his future. Read more
Enyimba FC unveils family stand at Abia stadium (Punch)
General Manager of Enyimba FC and legendary footballer, Kanu Nwankwo, inaugurated a family stand at the club’s stadium in Aba, Abia State.
Kanu, who stated this in a statement in Aba on Monday, said the initiative aims to create and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment, and atmosphere for families to enjoy live football together.
He said, “The family stand is designed to provide a safe and comfortable space for parents and children to cheer on Enyimba FC. Read more
Chelsea agree Felix fee, Gallagher to join Atletico (BBC)
Chelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of the deal.
The fee for the 24-year-old Portugal international is undisclosed, but it will allow him to return to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal with an option for a further season.
Felix’s move, which is subject to a medical, will bring him back after a 2023 loan spell at Chelsea. Read more
Inter goalkeeper Sommer retires from Switzerland duty (FootballItalia)
Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer has announced his international retirement after helping Switzerland reach the EURO 2024 quarter-final.
The shot-stopper will no longer represent his country at international level, having amassed 94 senior caps.
Set to turn 36 in December and under contract with Inter until June 2026, he announced the news with a moving video covering his journey in the Swiss shirt. Read more
Jannik Sinner cleared of wrongdoing over two failed anti-doping tests (Guardian)
Jannik Sinner, the No 1 men’s tennis player, has been found to bear no fault or negligence for two failed anti-doping tests after twice testing positive for the banned substance clostebol in March. An independent tribunal last week determined that Sinner had been contaminated with the substance through his physiotherapist.
Neither of Sinner’s positive anti-doping tests had previously been published. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) organisation consulted with scientific experts and then took the case to an independent tribunal headed by Sports Resolutions. Read more
Tom Brady names his top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL (DailyMail)
Tom Brady has named his top five quarterbacks in the NFL ahead of the new season.
Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl winner with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was speaking on a panel with Stephen A. Smith on Monday.
The Fox analyst said earlier in the conversation that he thought Patrick Mahomes was the best in the NFL at the moment. Read more
