CBN uncovers $2.4b foreign exchange scam (Nation) In a startling revelation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Governor Yemi Cardoso, has disclosed that law enforcement agencies are investigating foreign exchange forwards valued at approximately $2.4 billion. Cardoso noted that these…
*Abductors demand N200m for release of Lagos PDP chairman, others (Nation)*‘‘We killed innocent civilians in Nasarawa,’’ Air Chief seeks forgiveness (DailyTrust)
Abductors demand N200m for release of Lagos PDP chairman, others (Nation) Abductors have made a demand of N200 million ransom for the release of chairman, Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Philip Aivoji, The Nation has learnt. …
*2 killed, 5 injured in multiple crashes on Eko Bridge (Nation)*NPC set for census, awaiting Tinubu’s directive, says Federal Commissioner (Tribune)
2 killed, 5 injured in multiple crashes on Eko Bridge (Nation) Two persons were on Wednesday confirmed dead and five seriously injured in multiple accidents on Eko Bridge, Lagos. The accident was said to have involved six private vehicles and…
*Lady found dead hours after lodging with boyfriend in Lagos hotel (Sun)*N8k palliative not enough to cushion effect of subsidy removal — Obi (Tribune)
Lady found dead hours after lodging with boyfriend in Lagos hotel (Sun) A lady has been found dead in a room at Eagle Rock Garden and Suite, Yale Okeowo Street in Ago Palace, Lagos. The lady had lodged in the…
Medvedev survives Khachanov test to reach Miami final
Daniil Medvedev survived a stern test from his friend and fellow Russian Karen Khachanov to win 7-6(5) 3-6 6-3 for a tour-leading 28th victory this season and a spot in the Miami Open final. Red-hot fourth seed Medvedev has now…
*Exposed: How CBN reversed itself on old notes but accused media of fake news (DailyTrust)*Ekweremadu’s accuser promised to donate organ to daughter in Visa application, court told (Guardian)
Exposed: How CBN reversed itself on old notes but accused media of fake news (DailyTrust) Following the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari that Nigerians should take old N500 and N1000 notes to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), many thronged…
*“The system has failed womanhood again” — Ooni Of Ife’s Estranged Wife (DailyTrust)*American model pleads not guilty to boyfriend’s murder (Punch)
“The system has failed womanhood again” — Ooni Of Ife’s Estranged Wife (DailyTrust) The estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Naomi Ogunwusi, has indicated being a victim of alleged bullying. Queen Naomi revealed that she had an issue…
*Lagos: Police kill 2 ex-convicts in gun duel (DailyTrust)*Lagos-Ibadan: Robbers strike again, escape, police make excuse (Punch)
Lagos: Police kill 2 ex-convicts in gun duel (DailyTrust) Two members of a robbery gang involved in series of attacks on Ajegule, Lagos, and its environs were on Saturday shot dead during a gun battle with the police. The killed…
*NDLEA arrests pastor with 3 drums of ‘mkpuru mmiri’ imported from India (DailyTrust)*Cubana chief priest escapes death as unknown gunmen attack his convoy (Vanguard)
NDLEA arrests pastor with 3 drums of ‘mkpuru mmiri’ imported from India (DailyTrust) Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a trans-border drug dealer, Pastor Anietie Okon Effiong, with three drums of crystal methamphetamine, locally called…
*Court to hear application on ownership of Eko Atlantic City July 5 (Guardian)*Aggrieved Ogun politicians challenge Lagos Senator’s victory in court (Punch)
Court to hear application on ownership of Eko Atlantic City July 5 (Guardian) A Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, will on July 5, 2022, hear a motion challenging the court’s jurisdiction in a suit filed…