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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has handed over N802.42 million recovered from a fraud suspect to First Bank Nigeria Plc, following an investigation into the unlawful diversion of the bank’s funds. The funds were handed over by the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Directorate on Monday, in bank drafts, according to a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday by the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale First Bank had petitioned the EFCC, alleging that a system glitch led to the erroneous crediting of over N1.3 billion into the account of one of its customers, Ojo Kingsley. Investigations by the…
The Nigeria Police said they know certain things about US airstrikes on terrorists’ enclave in Sokoto State but chose to leave it for the military to address. Force Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this revelation on Tuesday on Tuesday when he featured in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television According to him, “The police engage a lot in intelligent sharing, not just gathering. Yes, as a Police Force, we know certain things about U.S. strikes in Nigeria, but we don’t want to talk about it. We would rather leave it as a defence matter for the military…
Former Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Sullivan Chime, has thrown his weight behind last weekend’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office by South East governors, as well as leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in the South East, saying the President has done well. Chime, who declared that he was part of the endorsement ab initio, said he nursed no doubt that Tinubu and the APC would sweep the polls in the South East come 2027. Chime spoke in Udi during the flag-off of the APC e-registration exercise in Enugu West Senatorial District…
The Kano State Police Command has returned a recovered Honda Pilot jeep to its rightful owner from Bauchi State. The vehicle was stolen at gunpoint in Bauchi and later recovered in Plateau State by the Special Intervention Squad of the Kano State Police Command. This was disclosed in a statement signed on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. In a related development, the command also recovered a maroon Toyota Sienna with registration number RBC-801HM in Hotoro North, Kano. The owner of the vehicle has yet to come forward with proof of ownership. The Commissioner of…
Morocco coach, Walid Regragui has singled out three Nigeria players – Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi – for praise ahead of both sides’ AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday. Regragui spoke while speaking on Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi’s absence for the upcoming crucial AFCON semi-final tie. Recall that Ndidi will not feature for Nigeria against the Atlas Lions due to suspension. Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika is expected to replace Ndidi in Nigeria’s starting XI against the host country. Speaking to reporters at his post-match interview, Regragui said:l, “Ndidi’s absence will help us. “But when you have Osimhen,…
Costa Rica’s government on Tuesday said it had uncovered a plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves on the eve of national elections, in which his right-wing party is tipped for victory. Jorge Torres, head of the Central American nation’s Directorate of Intelligence and National Security, cited a “confidential source” as informing the agency that an assassin had been paid to kill Chaves. Attorney General Carlo Diaz told reporters that a female suspect is being investigated and described her as “quite active on social media” but he gave no other details. He said there was no evidence of a link to…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Gazali Lawal, the Asiwaju of Ikirunland and former Deputy Inspector-General of Police. Spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, on the state’s X handle on Tuesday, said Adeleke described the loss as painful and devastating, commiserating with the people of Ikirunland, Alhaji Lawal’s family, and all who were touched by his life. Speaking on the late law enforcement officer’s contributions, Adeleke noted that Alhaji Lawal had dedicated much of his life to public service, particularly in the Nigerian Police, where he made significant sacrifices to…
Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 at St. James’ Park on Tuesday night, with Antoine Semenyo opening the scoring before Rayan Cherki sealed the win deep into stoppage time. The Carabao Cup tie remains alive, however, with a return leg scheduled at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, 4th February, giving Newcastle a chance to overturn the deficit. The Magpies face an uphill task to defend their title after being beaten by Manchester City on Tyneside. Semenyo put City ahead, “forcing Jérémy Doku’s cross home from close range,” before Cherki struck in stoppage time to double the visitors’ advantage. Cherki celebrates after…
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The “digital-first“ bank created in 2022 is set to go public on the Nasdaq, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.Old Glory Bank, a crypto-friendly lender, said it will merge with Digital Asset Acquisition Corporation to form a Texas-based company listed on Nasdaq.In a Tuesday notice, Old Glory and special purpose acquisition company Digital Asset Acquisition Corporation said they plan to form OGB Financial Company as part of an effort to go public under the ticker symbol OGB. The deal is expected to close “at the end of the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 2026,” subject to…
