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•Reveals how top Nigerians, banks, security agencies, and judiciary are involved in oil theft A retired Admiral in the Nigerian Navy who manned the maritime sector and witnessed the impunity with which the crude oil thieves operated has a message for the government of Ahmed Bola Tinubu: “Direct the military to blow up any ship used in stealing our crude oil, sink the ship with its crew, do so two or three times and see if crude oil theft will not be a thing of the past in Nigeria.” The Admiral said his suggestion was backed by his…

Drug Dealers Breaking Into Graves To Steal Skeleton For “Demonic” Drugs Drug dealers breaking into graves to steal skeleton for “demonic” drugs that turn people into “zombies” A new drug is wreaking havoc across Sierra Leone, turning many of its youngsters into “zombies” and some of these drugs are made from human bone fragments. “Kush” is made from a mixture of herbs, toxic chemicals, and even human bones. The drug, which costs just 20p a joint, is proving hugely popular for young people in Sierra Leone. Addicts say it ”takes you to another world, one where you don’t know yourself”.…

Betta Edu, minister of humanitarian affairs, has asked Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, the accountant-general of the federation, to transfer N585 million to the bank account of an individual. The instruction for the payment is contained in a leaked letter dated December 20, 2023, seen by TheCable. The letter, signed by the minister, was titled: “Mandate for Payment of Grant for Vulnerable Groups in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Lagos and Ogun States Respectively”. In the letter, Edu instructed the accountant-general to transfer N585,189,500 to the UBA account of one Oniyelu Bridget Mojisola. According to the document, N219,429,750 was earmarked as “2023…

Nollywood celebrates a groundbreaking achievement as Funke Akindele’s latest movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, shatters records by becoming the first film to cross the N1 billion mark in box office revenue. In just three weeks since its release, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ has achieved the remarkable milestone of earning N1 billion, marking a historic moment in the Nigerian film industry. Kene Okwuosa, CEO of FilmHouse Group, boldly heralded this triumph, emphasizing that Nigeria’s cinema is entering a new era of prosperity and global recognition. In an official statement, Okwuosa highlighted the significance of this achievement, framing it as a…

Telecommunications services’ subscribers may soon start paying higher for calls and data as operators “earnestly” seek the federal government’s nod to increase telecom tariffs in the country. If the telcos’ request is granted by FG, Nigerians will pay between 10 and 15 per cent more than the current tariffs, sources at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy told our reporter in confidence. The telecom operators had been “Pleading with the government since November to approve their request to alter upward the current call and data tariffs, but don’t want them to do that…

Nigeria Extends 2024 Hajj Registration Deadline The Nigerian government has granted an extension to the deadline for 2024 Hajj registration, allowing intending pilgrims more time to register for the sacred journey. This decision comes in response to widespread concerns raised by religious leaders, State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, agencies, commissions, governors, and other stakeholders. Mrs. Fatima Usara, the Assistant Director of Public Affairs at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), announced this development in a statement released in Abuja. The extension, approved by the Federal Government, aims to accommodate the fervent desire of a broader spectrum of the faithful to…

The Nigerian government has granted an extension to the deadline for 2024 Hajj registration, allowing intending pilgrims more time to register for the sacred journey. This decision comes in response to widespread concerns raised by religious leaders, State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, agencies, commissions, governors, and other stakeholders. Mrs. Fatima Usara, the Assistant Director of Public Affairs at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), announced this development in a statement released in Abuja. The extension, approved by the Federal Government, aims to accommodate the fervent desire of a broader spectrum of the faithful to partake in the spiritual pilgrimage…

10 Entertainers Who Bagged Degrees From Togo, Benin Republic Varsities Following an exposé by undercover journalist, Umar Audu, revealing his detailed acquisition of a degree from a university in Cotonou, Benin Republic, and subsequent undetected deployment to Cross Rivers State for the NYSC programme, there has been a strong reaction among Nigerians. The report, which has since gained prominence, led the federal government to promptly suspend the accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo. The government also announced intentions to extend this sanction to countries such as Uganda, Kenya, and Niger Republic. The spokesperson for the…

$110m Fine: BATN Restates Commitment to Comply with Nigeria’s Laws, Makes Payments The British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) has clarified that it has paid the fine imposed on it and its affiliates by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and declared that it “remains committed to operating in compliance with the laws of Nigeria.” BATN made this clarification yesterday in a public statement titled: ‘BATN’s Response to the FCCPC Fine’. The statement reads: “In response to recent reports regarding the FCCPC decision, British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) wishes to clarify its position as follows: …

.Harps on safety of lives, properties Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, flagged off the distribution of 15,000 free reflective jackets to commercial motorcycle riders in the state. The governor said that the exercise is to ensure safety and adequate security of all citizens in the state, noting that security of lives and properties is one of the strategic pillars in the roadmap for sustainable development 2023-2027. The governor spoke through the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, at the flag-off ceremony organised by the Management Information Centre, Office of the Governor, held at the…