Microfinance Banks and NIPOST’s core mandate, By abiodun KOMOLAFE

I read an interesting Editorial piece in The Nation Newspapers of Monday, May 6, 2019, entitled: ‘Postmaster or Banker.’ The newspaper specifically advised the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to “focus on its core mandate”, instead of venturing into the “trickiest” business of ‘opening 2,000 Microfinance Bank (MFB) outlets.’ As a concerned Nigerian, I have decided to […]

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Adamu Mohammed confirmed as Inspector General of Police

Acting Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed has been confirmed by the Council of State as the new Inspector General of police. Mohammed was appointed in the acting capacity on January 15th after taking over from former IGP, Ibrahim Idris. Adamu’s cnfirmation was announced at the Police Council Meeting presided over by President Buhari in Abuja […]

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African woman flogs husband’s mistress, cuts off her hair with knife (Video)

Women who appear on a video circulating on social media beating up a lady accusing her of cheating are now on police wanted list. National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident appealing for anyone who may have information leading to the arrest of the women to report to any nearest police station. […]

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Bidding procedure for cars on E-Auction website of Nigeria Customs Service

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced electronic (online) auction of contraband, including exotic cars of different brands, seized from smugglers in Imo/Abia and Edo/Delta commands. Controller of Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Owerri, Comptroller Kayode Olusemire, who spoke in Benin on Wednesday while conducting newsmen round the latest seizures of men of the unit, said that […]

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British PM, Theresa May, set to resign

British Prime Minister, Theresa May is “set to resign” after members of her own party joined calls for her to resign. This comes after Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom left her Cabinet job in anger over Ms May’s Brexit plan. Andrea Leadsom resigned, saying she no longer believes the Government’s approach will deliver on the referendum result to […]

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Nigerian govt acquires radio licence to reach herdsmen across the country

Nigerian government says it has acquired an Amplitude Modulation radio broadcast licence to reach herdsmen across various locations in the country as parts of measures to enhance nomadic education. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, stated this in Abuja during an interview with newsmen, adding that the establishment of the radio frequency was to end […]

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Pastor arrested in Nigeria for alleged kidnapping

Police command in Anambra State have arrested a 33-year-old pastor, Nweke Chijioke, and his accomplice Samuel Emeka for allegedly kidnapping an 11-year-old boy. According to Punch, the incident happened at Awkuzu in the Oyi Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, a native of Awkuzu, was said to have kidnapped the boy (name withheld) […]

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Oyo Chief Judge releases 51 inmates from Agodi prisons

Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Abimbola, on Tuesday released 51 inmates of the Agodi Prisons, Ibadan, in a bid to decongest the facility. The 51 inmates were released from the 205 cases presented for consideration before the chief judge. The cases were reviewed for about eight hours, before the conclusion of the visit to […]

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Fayemi succeeds Yari as Nigeria Governors’ Forum Chairman

Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Kayode Fayemi has emerged the new chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) through a consensus. Gov. Abdul’aziz Yari of Zamfara, who is also the outgoing chairman of the forum disclosed this after a meeting held on Wednesday night in Abuja. Yari disclosed that Fayemi was nominated by Malam Nasir […]

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HDP’s application seeking to stop Buhari’s inauguration dismissed

Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal on Thursday dismissed the application filed by the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) and its Presidential Candidate, Mr Ambrose Aworu, seeking to stop President Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration. The ruling which was delivered by Justice Joseph Ikyechi, dismissed the application for lacking in merit. Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent […]

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See dazzling pre-wedding poses of Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi and his love, Dinma (Photos)

Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi and his love, Dinma, are currently having their traditional wedding in Abuja, and here are stunning pre-wedding photos of the beautiful couple. See more photos below: Photo: George Okoro, LIB  

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Nigeria’s Appeal Court president, Bulkachuwa, quits presidential election tribunal

President of Nigeria’s Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, Wednesday, stepped aside as a member of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. Bulkachuwa stepped down from the panel following allegations of likelihood of bias leveled against her by the Peoples Democratic Party, and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Although the five-man panel of the tribunal, in […]

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Better as an Atheist than a Nigerian Christian or Muslim -Nigerian man says, with reasons

Facebook, Michael Nwanator Jr has shared an interesting post on his page. In the post, Michael said Atheists are by far better than Christians and Muslims in Nigeria. In his opinion, Nigeria is backward when compared to other countries despite the preponderance of religious centers all over the country. Read what he wrote below: “I […]

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Ronaldo’s girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, baring boobs, stuns at Hollywood Cannes premiere (Photos)

International and superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, flaunted her stunning beauty as she arrived for ‘Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood’ premiere on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Spanish beauty looked ravishing in a semi-sheer black gown that displayed her curves and cleavage as she stormed the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in the revealing frock. […]

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