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Month: June 2024

Why Heritage Bank customers have not been paid – NDIC

NAN reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on June 3 revoked the banking licence of Heritage Bank Plc. The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says account names discrepancies in Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) linked to alternate accounts of some defunct Heritage Bank customers are delaying the payment of their insured deposits. Bello Hassan,…

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Former defence chief, Admiral Ogohi dies at 75

Born on November 14, 1948, Ogohi hails from Okura Olafia in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. A former Chief of Defence Staff, Adm. Ibrahim Ogohi, has passed on after a brief illness at the age of 75. In a brief statement by the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Sunday, the…

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BBNaija teases return of new season in July

The BBNaija show remains one of the longest-running reality shows in Nigeria. The Big Brother Naija reality show is set for a new season beginning in July. This is according to a post on the official X account of the show on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Teasing the theme of the upcoming edition in a…

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Burna Boy, Wizkid and 8 other Nigerian celebrities born in July

Let’s take a look at some of our faves who were born in July. July, the seventh month of the year, is also the birth month of many famous celebrities. July babies fall under the Cancer star sign when born between July 1-22 and Leo star signs from July 23- 31. From movie stars to…

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What to consider before converting to your partner’s religion

Converting to your partner’s religion is a deeply personal decision that can have profound implications for your personal life, your relationship, and your family dynamics. Here are some key considerations and possible scenarios to keep in mind before making such a significant choice, along with strategies for navigating religious differences when conversion isn’t possible. This…

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Burna Boy makes African history in sold-out London stadium concert

Burna Boy becomes the first African artist to headline the London stadium twice. Since gaining global stardom in 2018 with his mega-hit single ‘YE,’ Burna Boy has become Africa’s biggest artists with his record-making concerts worldwide. In another landmark feat, the Grammy winner made history on June 29, 2024, after he sold out the 80,000-capacity…

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Best-performing airlines in Africa

The Skytrac aviation awards are mostly considered the Oscars of the aviation industry. Nigerian airlines have failed to book a place in a recent ranking of Africa’s best airlines by Skytrax, an international evaluation organisation. In preparing the survey, the organisation sends out an airline satisfaction questionnaire allowing passengers to nominate any airline as their…

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Arewa supports Tinubu amid alleged northern politicians’ plot to remove him

Just a year into his tenure, some northern elite have reportedly engaged in a power play because they are not satisfied with the president’s style of governance. Over the past few weeks, there have been rumoured plots by some northern political elites to unseat President Bola Tinubu over the current economic dispensation of the country….

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Nigerian cab driver in UK receiving salary 2 yrs after leaving civil service

Tinubu recently ordered that civil servants who have relocated abroad but still drawing salaries from the Nigerian government should be made to refund the money. A Nigerian taxi driver in the United Kingdom has opened up on how he has continued to draw a salary from the Federal Civil Service despite having fully relocated abroad….

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Lawmaker affirms Abbas-led parliament’s remains committed to the masses

He added that the Green Chamber has also established various committees and initiatives to promote accountability and transparency in governance. In a continent where the voices of ordinary citizens are often overshadowed by power and privilege, the Nigerian 10th House of Representatives, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, stands out as a symbol of hope for…

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