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The Rivers State House of Assembly has asked the Chief Judge of the state, Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, to set up a panel to investigate the gross misconduct allegations against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngọzi Odu. The assembly made the request in two separate letters to the chief judge, signed by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the assembly, on Friday, passed a resolution requesting the chief judge to set up the investigative panel as part of the impeachment process against the governor and his deputy. Setting up the panel “I write to request that you appoint a panel…

For many, the early days of the New Year seem like the quasi-perfect time to improve on goals and rethink choices. New Year’s resolutions on the other hand, serve as a wonderful way to set intentions and create a sense of direction for the year ahead. They provide a sense of focus and motivation for positive changes in routines, behaviours and outlook. A great number of people enter the new year eager to pursue their resolutions, but many end up abandoning them nearly as quickly as they set them, even with the best of intentions. People fail to uphold their…

The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, appeared at the first State Council meeting of the year, held in Abuja, dressed in his traditional Kwankwasiyya attire and bearing the flag of his party, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The meeting was also attended by all state commissioners and the deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, who has been rumoured to have sided with Kwankwaso, potentially abandoning the governor amid recent decamping controversies. Speaking during the meeting on Friday in Abuja, Governor Yusuf called for strong unity, resilience, and communal understanding among his cabinet members, insisting that such cohesion is what…

A sharp fault line is forming across the digital asset industry between crypto products that increasingly resemble regulated financial institutions and a traditional banking sector warning that some of those innovations may be going too far.That tension is on full display this week. JPMorgan is cautioning that yield-bearing stablecoins risk recreating core banking functions without the safeguards built up over decades of regulation. At the same time, Wall Street’s engagement with crypto continues to deepen, with Morgan Stanley’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings signaling what analysts describe as the next phase of institutional adoption, one that could force other banks to accelerate…

People We Meet on Vacation may be a lighthearted rom-com, but it’s proving to be polarizing among critics and fans alike. The movie, which serves as the first book-to-film adaptation for bestselling author Emily Henry, follows Poppy (Emily Bader) and Alex (Tom Blyth) as they form an unlikely friendship while driving home from college one year. Realizing they make excellent travel pals, the pair promise to take one vacation each year together no matter the circumstances. But with each trip, their feelings grow more complex, eventually threatening to throw their entire relationship off-kilter. “It’s surreal,” Henry exclusively told Us Weekly…

A bank official on Friday told the FCT High Court in Abuja that the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KSIRS), during the tenure of Governor Yahaya Bello, transferred over N1.1 billion to a private company. Led in evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s lawyer, Kemi Pinheiro, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the ninth prosecution witness, David Ajoma, said the money was transferred to Bespoque Business Solutions Limited (BBSL). Mr Ajoma, a compliance officer with Sterling Bank, continued his testimony from Thursday’s court proceedings. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the witness had opened his testimony, detailing transfers of…

The Federal Government has announced a ban on sand mining within a 10-kilometre radius of the River Niger to protect the first and second Niger bridges. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, disclosed this on Friday in Asaba during the commissioning of the Second Niger Bridge Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras Monitoring Centre. He said the decision was taken by the Federal Executive Council as part of efforts to protect critical federal infrastructure across the country. According to him, tolling on the Second Niger Bridge will not begin until all access roads at the Anambra and Delta sections are completed.…

Calvin Bassey has reflected on the Super Eagles’ semi-final defeat to the Atlas Lions of Morocco, and insisted that the team will go all out to secure third position, DAILY POST reports. Bassey was one of the top performers for the Super Eagles in the defeat to the hosts in Rabat on Wednesday night. The Fulham defender completely shut out Morocco dangerman, Ayoub El Kaabi in the game. Reacting to Nigeria’s failure to reach the final of the AFCON, Bassey expressed pride with  the team’s performance. The 26-year-old also insisted that the Super Eagles will fight to win the third-place…

Institutional crypto platform Anchorage Digital is looking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars of fresh capital as it eyes a potential Initial Public Offering.The raise would be in the $200 million to $400 million range, while a possible IPO is slated for sometime next year, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter who asked to remain anonymous.Anchorage’s affiliate, Anchorage Digital Bank National Association, became the first federally chartered crypto bank in 2021 and is now well-positioned to lead stablecoin issuance and related services following the passage of the GENIUS Act in July.Anchorage CEO…

Emily Ratajkowski is the queen of lingerie selfies. Rataskowski, 34, turned up the heat while promoting Lounge’s Laced with Love Valentine’s Collection. While posing in front of a mirror on Friday, January 16, Ratajkowski showed off her curves in a red set via Instagram. She knelt on her floor while wearing the brand’s Valentina Intimates Set, which retails for $125 at lounge.com. The three-piece featured a semi-sheer bra with bows on the straps and lace cups. Ratajkowski teamed the top with a G-string featuring the same lace and delicate bow embellishments, as well as a garter belt that she wore…