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Day: July 29, 2024

Banking websites Nigerians visited most in June 2024

With online banking options, some banks have witnessed the growth of their digital channels as the adoption of digital technology increases among their customer base. Most financial institutions in Nigeria have turned to the use of digital technology as it has become a strong factor that hugely impacts the financial industry. Over time, a good…

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EFCC arrests 9 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

The suspects were arrested on Monday, at Wuye axis of Abuja. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja Zonal Directorate have arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to him, they were arrested on Monday, at Wuye axis of Abuja…

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Northern youth factions abandon August 1 protest, prefer to pray instead

The youth groups urged all Nigerians to rally behind Tinubu’s administration to achieve national development. Some Arewa youth coalitions have cancelled their planned August 1 protest, opting instead to hold prayer sessions across the 19 northern states of Nigeria. This decision follows the intervention of Hon. Abubakar Bichi, a House of Representatives member and chairman…

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Ebonyi wants Igbos to ignore protest and support Tinubu

The group said it aligned with its national leadership’s stance of not identifying with the protest. The Ebonyi chapter of the Ohaneze–Ndigbo Worldwide on Monday, denounced the planned, nationwide hunger protest scheduled for on Aug. 1, urging the state’s citizens not to participate in it. The state chapter of the apex Igbo social-cultural organisation denounced…

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32 suspects arrested over attack on Ministry of Education team at FCE Akoka

In a video shared on X, a student was seen climbing on one of the vehicles while others violently destroyed other vehicles with sticks and stones. Police have arrested 32 suspects following a violent attack on a Ministry of Education team at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka on Monday, July 29, 2024. The…

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‘Baby Factory’ wins Best Film on Human Trafficking and Migration award

In a post on Instagram, Adeoti shared the news and his reluctance to release the film to the public after it screened at several film festivals. Baby Factory, a short film by Nigerian filmmaker, Gbenga Adeoti won the award for Best Film on Human Trafficking and Migration at the 2024 Africa Films for Impact Festival…

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EFCC, Interpol collaborate to tackle illicit financial flows

The EFCC boss says no particular organisation, agency or country can fight the scourge of corruption and financial crimes all alone. The EFCC and International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), have expressed determination to collaborate toward tackling Illicit Financial Flows (IFF) fraud, and drug and human trafficking in Nigeria and across the globe. The Anti-fraud organisations,…

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Should Nigerian lawmakers work part-time on reduced salaries

The senior lawyer called for the collapse of both the Senate and the House of Representatives into one house. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mohammed Ndarani, says part-time engagement of the members of the National Assembly will attract only committed, patriotic and selfless representation. Ndarani made this known in interview with the News Agency…

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Court sentences men to prison for stealing iron rods

The convicts cut and stole 120 pieces of 12mm iron rods. An Amawbia Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced two men, Philip Avatus and Pius Dickson, to seven years imprisonment each for stealing iron rods worth ₦1.1 million. Avatus and Dickson, both from Taraba, had pleaded guilty to a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and…

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Vanessa Azoumaro: KNUST student completes GWR attempt for video game marathon

After 56 hours and 30 minutes, Ghana’s Vanessa Azoumaro has ended her Guinness World Record attempt for the longest video game marathon. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) student set out to break the record for the longest video game marathon playing games in the Ghost of Tsushima series. For over two…

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