Day: March 1, 2024

APC Edo Primary Outcome : Senator Osunbor asks his supporters to remain steadfast … says Okpebholo approached him for support

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Aftermath the All Progressives Congress APC dislocated primary, topmost aspirant, Senator Prof Oserheimen Osunbor on Friday has advised his teeming supporters to remain steadfast for further instructions.   In a message of solidarity to his supporters which he personally signed, Osunbor noted that it was glaring that:”the National Working Committee of our party that conducted the primaries is satisfied with the outcome and has issued a Certificate of Return to Senator Monday Okpebholo as the party candidate. This is already public knowledge.   He said Senator Monday Okpebholo has paid…

JUST IN: CBN revokes licences of over 4,000 BDCs

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In it’s effort to curb the activities of unscrupulous Bureaux De Change operators, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the revocation of the operating licences of 4,173 BDCs in the country.   This was disclosed in statement signed by Acting Director, Corporate Communications of CBN, Mrs Sidi Ali Hakama, on Friday.   The apex bank said the action is an exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BoFIA) 2020, Act No. 5, and the Revised Operational Guidelines for Bureaux.  …

BREAKING: Yoruba comic actor, Sisi Quadri passes on

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Popular Nollywood actor, Quadri Oyebamiji, otherwise known as Sisi Quadri has died barely a year after his mother’s death.   Sisi Quadri’s demise was confirmed by his colleague, Adekunle Abolade, popularly known as Dodo Ede, on his Facebook page, on Friday, March 1, 2024.   Abolade wrote; “Rest in Peace Sisi Quadri. I watched Anikulapo Series early this morning and saw him died in the film, so he will die in real life today 😭 May Allah grant him Aljanat Fridauz 🙏.” Quadri is known for his abusive words in…

Speaker Abbas celebrates Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila@94

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The Speaker, House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D has rejoiced with Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila, the mother of the Chief of Staff to the President, on her 94th birthday. In a birthday message in Abuja on Friday, Speaker Abbas hailed Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila for not only being a good mother but also a great philanthropist, whose service to humanity is uncommon. The Speaker said in her 94 years on earth, Alhaja Gbajabiamila has demonstrated her determination as a politician and a consensus builder, who worked tirelessly for her community…

GOC 6 Division lauds NYSC, pledges more support

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The General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, PortHacourt, Major General JH Abdulssalam has commended the immense contributions of NYSC to national unity and socio economic development of the country.   He said the tremendous roles of the Scheme to job creation among the youths, and rural development through Corps Members’ projects cannot be over-emphasized. General Abdulssalam disclosed this today in PortHacourt when he hosted the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed in his office.   The GOC said General Ahmed has brought a lot of innovations…

Addressing the Implications of Cyberbullying on Spokespersons and Organizations By Afolabi Olajuwon

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This article examines the multifaceted impacts of cyberbullying on spokespersons and their respective organizations within the digital age. In light of the unprecedented rise in online engagements, the ramifications of cyber harassment reach beyond the individual victims to influence the reputation, productivity, and legal standing of organizations globally. This study employs qualitative analysis of recent cases and scholarly discourse to unpack these implications and offers a framework for mitigation strategies aimed at fostering a safer online environment for individuals and corporate entities alike. Cyberbullying, a form of harassment using electronic…

Reps committee summon Binance Holdings over alleged terrorism financing, money laundering

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The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has summoned the Chief Executive of Binance Holding limited, Mr Richard Teng over alleged committal of terrorism financing and money laundering.   The chairman of the Committee, Hon Ginger Onwusibe, issued a 7 day ultimatum to the management of Binance Holdings LTD., to appear before the committee on or before 4th of March 2024.   Onwusibe warned that the Committee will be forced to invoke the constitutional powers vested in the committee to take appropriate measures in the event Binance Holdings fails…

Reps to conclude investigation on terrorism financing, money laundering, others against Binance

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Barring any last minute change, the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes will evoke its constitutional powers against Binance Holdings Limited if she failed to appear to its public hearing to respond to plethora of allegations of crime and infractions against Nigerians and total disregard for extant laws governing business and financial operations in the country. Binance Holdings Limited, operators of Digital Assets Exchange in Nigeria has been operating in Nigeria over 6 years allegedly without any adherence to financial regulatory frameworks and has been accused of exploiting Nigerians…

JUST IN: FG slams $10 billion fine on Binance

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has slammed no fewer than a $10 billion fine on Binance amid a crackdown on the crypto exchange platform in desperate moves to salvage the value of the nation’s local currency.     President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga made this known on Friday morning in an interview with the BBC.   “Binance is fixing enhance rate for Nigeria and it’s illegal. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the only authority that can fix the exchange rate in the country.…

Senate directs Police to employ 10 persons each from 774 LGAs

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The Senate, on Thursday, directed the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force to recruit a minimum of 10 candidates from each of the 774 local government councils in Nigeria.   The directive, according to the Upper Chamber, should form part of its annual recruitment processes.   The resolution was reached as a result of a motion moved by Sen. Emmanuel, Udende Memga representing Benue North East, on the need for the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force, to adhere to the Federal Character Principle in the…