Nigerian woman makes history, emerges first African Lord Mayor of Leeds (Punch) A Nigerian woman, Abigail Katung, has been announced as the 130th Lord Mayor of Leeds City in England, becoming the first person of African descent to hold the…
*Banks to begin deduction of cybersecurity levy (Leadership)*Shettima aborts US trip, blames faulty aircraft (DailyTrust)
Banks to begin deduction of cybersecurity levy (Leadership) The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all financial institutions in the country to begin the deduction of the cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions effective May 20, 2024, six years…
*Lagos uncovers 86 rooms under bridge where tenants pay N250k yearly (Vanguard)*Police nab 3 fake EFCC operatives (DailyTrust)
Lagos uncovers 86 rooms under bridge where tenants pay N250k yearly (Vanguard) Lagos State‘s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed on Wednesday that 86 partitioned rooms were discovered beneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi, Lagos Island.…
*Dunamis ‘‘celebrity’’ testifier, Vera begs Nigerians for accommodation assistance (Nation)*Botched air mishap: Faulty aircraft taken for repairs — Ibom Air (Vanguard)
Dunamis ‘‘celebrity’’ testifier, Vera begs Nigerians for accommodation assistance (Nation) Vera Anyim, the lady whose popularity was fueled by the controversy that followed her recent testimony at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, has recorded an 8-minute long video begging…
Int’l Friendly: Nigeria vs Ghana – date, time, where to watch
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana will rekindle rivalry on Friday when both sides meet in an international friendly. The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana will rekindle rivalry on Friday…
*Man, 33, in court for allegedly removing neighbour’s scrotum (Vanguard)*Tinubu congratulates AfDB President, Adesina, for winning Awolowo Prize for Leadership (Tribune)
Man, 33, in court for allegedly removing neighbour’s scrotum (Vanguard) A 33-year-old man, Dominic Kenneth, who allegedly caused grievous harm to his neighbour by removing his scrotum, on Wednesday, appeared in an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Kenneth, whose address…
Osimhen helps Napoli beat Juventus 2-1 in Serie A
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen earned a late penalty for Champions Napoli as the hosts beat Juventus 2-1 in Serie A on Sunday. Substitute Giacomo Raspadori scored late in the second half to secure their first back-to-back wins in five months.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia…
*Oil marketer arraigned for allegedly defrauding customers of N100m (Punch)*Gunshots as angry inmates protest food ration at Jos correctional centre (Channels)
Oil marketer arraigned for allegedly defrauding customers of N100m (Punch) An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Musbau Issa, on Thursday told the Ikeja Special Offences Court how an oil marketer, Glory Benson, allegedly defrauded her customers of…
*Hardship: We were threatened to end our protest, NLC claims (DailyTrust)*Nigeria ‘ll survive present economic challenges – Tinubu (Vanguard)
Hardship: We were threatened to end our protest, NLC claims (DailyTrust) The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said the day-two nationwide protest over hunger and economic hardship was suspended due to alleged threats on the leadership of the Congress. Mr Joe…
*CSOs protest in Lagos over high cost of living (Channels)*Fire destroys 50 shops at Kano market (Punch)
CSOs protest in Lagos over high cost of living (Channels) Members of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Monday trooped to the streets of Lagos to protest the high cost of living and soaring food prices. Videos on social media showed…