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The Central Bank of Nigeria has dispelled reports that its website was hacked on Friday. The apex bank in a statement by its Ag Director, Corporate Affairs, Osita Nwanisobi, said its website is secured. The statement, which was titled ‘CBN website not hacked’, read, “Contrary to claims in the social …

The Nigerian movie scene has seen another masterpiece from one of Nollywood’s culture-centric actress, director and producer, Kabirah Kafidipe, as her latest work “A date with Asmau”, premiered on 11th of October in Lagos at Ostra Halls and Hotel, Ikeja. The talented actress remarkably made a return to Nollywood with …

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has been honoured with membership of Bretton Woods Committee (BWC).  FirstBank has also joined Bretton Woods Committee as an Organisational Supporter in line with the commitment to demonstrate cooperation and foster global well-being. The …

The Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (CBA) Foundation, a non-governmental organization in Lagos, has joined well-meaning Nigerians across the world to lend its voice against the unfriendly approach of the Nigeria Police Force to civil policing and respect of human rights. The foundation expressed its support to the widespread cry on the need …

  There was pandemonium in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on Wednesday as #ENDSARS protesters were attacked by other groups against the campaign. Several persons were injured and vehicles vandalised as the invasion of the new groups led to a clash at the popular Berger Roundabout in Abuja. It …

Lagos state, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, is having a huge loss financially due to the #EndSars protest in the state. The protesters have since Monday shut down major areas in the state by blocking major roads and causing heavy traffic for motorists forcing some businesses to close. The …

Nigerian protesters have rejected the newly set up Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team by the Inspector General of the Police, Mohammed Adamu on Tuesday. The protesters who have walked major cities across the country, calling for an end to police brutality, harassments, killings, and extortions say the newly formed …

The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption of all remaining classes in both public and private schools in the state beginning from Monday, October 19, 2020. Commissioner for Education in the state, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, announced this in a statement on Monday.She enjoined school owners and managers of all …

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has announced the dissolvement of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force. He said the operatives will be redeployed to other police formations and commands. Adamu announced this in a live broadcast on Sunday. The announcement came after days of online …

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Governor Rotimi Akeredolu winner of Saturday’s governorship election in the state, having polled the highest score of 292,830 votes. Akeredolu defeated the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, who got 195,791 votes, and the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, of the Zenith Labour Party, …