CBN directs all Bankers to declare their assets

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed all bankers in the 19 deposit banks in the country to declare their assets immediately. In a letter sent to all the banks through the Banking Supervision Department of the CBN, the apex bank mandated all bankers to declare their assets through a court affidavit. Insiders say the move is not unconnected with the anti-corruption campaign of this present administration. Only 3 of the 19 deposit banks have so far had their staff comply with this directive.

Fiji declares public holiday after winning first ever Olympic medal

The tiny pacific nation of Fiji has won its first ever Olympic medal after thumping Great Britain 43-7 in the rugby sevens final to scoop the gold medal.

 

Wild celebrations erupted across the island nation as drivers leapt out of their cars and people took to the streets to wave the national flag, phone carriers offered free calls.  Fiji Airways, the national carrier, announced the only beer it will serve on today will be Fiji Gold, a popular local beverage; and the government declared August 22 a national holiday to mark the win.

 

CBN Directs BDCs not to Sell FOREX above 2% Margin of Buying Rate

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday directed Bureau De Change (BDCs) operators not to sell foreign exchange above two per cent margin of the buying rate.

This is contained in a statement in Lagos signed by W.D Gotring, the Acting Director, Trade and Exchange Department of CBN.

'Empire' Producer Hints At Spin-Off With Taraji P. Henson And Terrence Howard

Season 3 of Empire is just around the corner but it looks like fans may have even more reason to get excited about what's ahead for the award-winning drama series. 

Army alerts Nigerians of plans by Boko Haram members to attack FCT, Imo, Katsina,others

Nigerian Army has released a statement alerting the public of plans by Boko Haram to attack some locations in Nigeria. According to the statement, the group plans to attack police stations in Abuja, Kano, Sokoto and Kebbi state while a prison in Adamawa is also being targeted. The statement adds that the sect members are also planning to attack market places in Imo, Bauchi and Katsina state. The statement adds that schools that are presently in session in Yobe, Adamawa and Borno state are also at risk.

Lagos threatens to confiscate buildings used as hideouts by criminals

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday warned that any building used as hideouts by kidnappers, vandals and other criminal elements in any part of the State would henceforth be confiscated and taken over by government.

The State Government, while vowing that it would henceforth scale up enforcement of restriction of commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada, on certain routes and ban on street trading, said security agencies have been placed on red alert and that there shall no longer be any hiding place for criminal elements in any part of the State.

Photos: Police uncovers cache of bullets buried underground in a community in Anambra

Anambra state police command yesterday uncovered a startling cache of bullets buried underground on a land in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State yesterday August 9th. Briefing newsmen at the site where the bullets were buried, the state police commissioner, Sam Okaula, said the bullets were discovered while the foundation of a building project for a community member was being dug.

FG in closed door meeting with parents of missing Chibok girls

The Federal government this morning had a closed door meeting with parents of the over 200 missing Chibok girls in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, where they were briefed on recent efforts by the government and the Nigerian military to rescue their daughters. The girls were abducted by Boko Haram members in their school, Government Secondary School in Chibok, Bornu state on April 14th.

Photos from AIT President visit this morning

President Jonathan at AIT Kakaaki programme in Abuja this morning March 5th. See the pics after the cut..

Major throwback photo of Waje at 7 years old

Singer Waje shared a throwback photo of herself at her 7th birthday party many years ago alongside a a little life story and challenges. What she wrote below...

GEJ on AIT this morning, speaks on Chibok girls, Interim govt, Jega, others

President Jonathan was a guest on AIT's current affairs programme, Kakaki this morning where he spoke on many issues including the Chibok girls, managing the insurgency over the years, purported plans to remove INEC Chairman Prof Attahiru Jega, the opposition, the stoning of his convoy in the North and how he wanted to come down from his vehicle and many other things. Read all that after the cut...

AIT now suing Tinubu for N100billion

Bola Tinubu's media office released a statement on Monday saying they are set to sue Daar Communications, owners of AIT for what he said was a defamatory content of a documentary aired on Sunday about him on their station. Tinubu asked the TV station to retract the documentary, issue a letter of apology and demanded N20billion as cost of damage done to his reputation.

Well, AIT has counter-sued Tinubu. They are asking him to apologize for telling them to apologize to him when they were only just doing their job..lol. They are also asking for N100billion for injury inflicted on AIT. Choi! Lawyers go chop money anyhow. See AIT's press statement after the cut..

Praiz, Lynxxx, Skuki & More Stars! Check out the Behind the Scenes Photos from ‘Indomie’ By Olamide, CDQ & MasterKraft

This song is one of the more popular songs from last year and now the video has been shot.

The video for ‘Indomie’ by MasterKraft featuring CDQ and Olamide has cameo appearances by a number of stars including Praiz, Lynxxx, Skuki, Lil Kesh and more.

The video, shot in Lagos, was directed by Adasa Cookey of Squareball Media.

Check on it!

Photos: Association of Pharmaceutical Importers of Nigeria donate drugs and food to Nigerian troops

Members of the Pharmaceutical Importers of Nigeria donated drugs and food items worth millions of Naira to the Nigerian Armed Forces at the NAF Airforce base, Lagos today March 4th. Good of them. More pics after the cut...

Chadian president says he knows exactly where Shekau is hiding

According to Cameroonian investigative journalist, Chief Bissong Etahoben, the President of Chad, Idriss Deby said he knows where exactly Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau is hiding. He's quoted to have said this at a press conference with the president of Niger, Issoufou, earlier today.

Kim K reacts to reports she's dumping Kanye, shows off her ring

Yesterday, MediaTakeOut reported that Kim was getting ready to file for divorce from Kanye West after she was spotted without her wedding band . Well, Kim just reacted to the report by posting a photo of her wearing her wedding band on her instagram page. She has time...

Benue state commissioner slumps, dies at 46

Benue State Commissioner for Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mr. Aondowase Chia has died at the age of 46. According to reports, after presenting the annual budget of his ministry to the state Executive Council yesterday Tuesday March 3rd, he returned to his office where he slumped. He was immediately rushed to the Benue State Teaching Hospital Makurdi, Benue state by his aides. He died in the early hours of today.

Born October 27th 1968, Mr Chia was married with eight children. May his soul rest in peace, amen.

Jega Will Go, Heavens Won't Fall - Ayo Fayose

Press statement from Ekiti state ...

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described outbursts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the possible removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega as "mere comedy," saying; "President Goodluck Jonathan can sack Jega if he wishes and if he does, heavens will not fall."

The governor, who said the APC should stop acting as if Nigeria belongs to the party, added that; "by turning themselves to advocates and defenders of the INEC chairman, the APC and its agents have shown that they have a deal with Jega to manipulate the elections and that the deal will be frustrated if he is asked to leave office."

Atiku commends the Military on the recent success in combating Boko Haram

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar congratulates the Nigerian Military on their increased assault & success in combating terrorists in Northern Nigeria. More tweets after the cut...

INEC may reprint ballot papers

There are reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may have to reprint ballot papers for the forthcoming elections to accommodate a political party which was not listed among duly registered parties by the commission, National Mirror reports.

This follows the ruling of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja which  ordered INEC to include the Young Democratic Party (YDP) among duly registered  political parties.