PDP withdraw suit on permission to inspect election materials

16 Mar 2023

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and his party has withdrew a fresh application they filed seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow their agents to participate in the process of sorting out ballot papers that were used for the February 25, 2023, presidential election. Both […]

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CBN bars agents from using POS for transactions

16 Mar 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has barred agents from using Point of Sale (PoS) terminals meant for merchants to carry out cash-in and cash-out transactions. The apex bank disclosed this in a circular announcing the Exposure Draft of the Regulatory Framework for Agent Banking in Nigeria. According to the CBN, the agent banking initiative […]

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EFCC arrest 21 Yahoo boys in Abuja

16 Mar 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today, March 14, 2023 arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects include Joseph Boniface, Emmaneul Okwara, Elijah Iwebie, Moses Hassan, Abdulrahman Lawal, Azu Chidubem Eugene, Abdullahi Adebola and Elijah Simon. Others are Terfa Lincoln, David Kome, Chukwudah Martinez, Adie Matthew, Canice Agabi, Abbas Aminu, Damilare James and Christopher […]

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Real Madrid beats Liverpool, Napoli thrashed Frankfurt as both qualifies for the UCL quarter final

16 Mar 2023

Both holders Real Madrid and Napoli secured their places in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after beating Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt respectively. Madrid defeated Liverpool 1-0 in Wednesday’s second leg to go through 6-2 on aggregate while Napoli won 3-0 on the night secure a 5-0 aggregate triumph in the last 16. Karim Benzema […]

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The presidency’s request to the house for approval of a Trillion Naira for Ways & Means is an illegality – CEO, The CFG Advisory, Tilewa Adebajo

15 Mar 2023

According to economist and CEO of CFG Advisory Tilewa Adebajo, the presidency tried to securitize the 23.7 billion naira from the senate last year but was forced to back down due to widespread opposition.  According to Mr. Adebajo, who appeared on Thursday’s episode of ARISE News The First 10 Years, the house approved a trillion […]

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Breaking: Finally! CBN Approves Old Naira Notes As Legal Tender

15 Mar 2023

Who would have guessed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) would finally agree with the Supreme Court and allow the use of old Naira notes once more?  The CBN, it appears, has finally realized that its silence will add salt to the wound caused by the scarcity of Naira notes in Nigeria.  In fact, […]

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Tems breaks her silence after being dragged to filth for her Oscars 2023 view-blocking outfit

15 Mar 2023

Tems, a sensational Nigerian singer, has finally spoken out after being heavily chastised for her Oscars outfit in 2023.  On Monday, the singer trended on social media after wearing a flamboyant white gown with a long train and a huge shoulder piece that wrapped around her head.  Those seated behind her struggled to see the […]

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I was surprised i didn’t win 100% in Anambra- Peter Obi, boast about Popularity and denied claims of rigging Election

15 Mar 2023

Peter Obi, the flag bearer of the Labour Party has said that he is surprised he did not win the 2023 presidential election in Anambra state by 100 per cent. Speaking on Arise Television interview on Monday, March 13, the former governor of Anambra state said he was confident that his people were 100 per […]

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Yobe’s Auditor General sentenced to five years imprisonment for fraud

15 Mar 2023

Alhaji Idris Yahaya, the Auditor General for Local Government, Yobe State, is to spend five years in prison, following his conviction today, Monday, March 13, 2023, by Justice Muhammad Lawu Lawan of the Yobe State High Court. He was convicted after being pronounced guilty of a one count of criminal misappropriation to the tune of […]

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