Author: Citynews

  An investigation is currently underway in Abuja involving Providus Bank Limited, its officials, and another commercial bank in connection with an alleged N1 billion fraud scam. The investigation stems from a transfer of about N1 billion by a bureau de change operator in Abuja, Shamsudeen Ahmed, through the banks to suspected criminals.These criminals reportedly offered to send $1 million from Dubai to Ahmed, but the money mysteriously disappeared. Detectives are now looking into the bank staff’s involvement in the illegal transfer of the money after the suspects provided three account details where Ahmed paid in the money, only to…

…ADVISES NIGERIANS TO AVOID GIVING DATA TO PHISHING SITES. The National Identity Management Commission (“NIMC” or the “Commission”) wishes to debunk the exposure of sensitive data of Nigerian citizens as it concerns the Commission amongst many other data-collecting agencies, as alleged and reported. The Commission, at this moment, assures the public that the data of Nigerians has not been compromised, and the Commission have not authorised any website or entity to sell or misuse the National Identification Number (NIN) amongst all the identities stated in the report. The following websites: idfinder.com.ng; Verify. Ng/sign in, championtech.com.ng, trustyonline.com, and anyverify.com are data…

By: Oladapo Sofowora Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye, the Nigerian Army Chief of Defence Intelligence is not your run-on-the-mill military officer. He lives a very simple abstract life devoid of fanfare and does not love to blow his trumpet himself. Since his days as a junior officer in the Nigerian Army; Emmanuel has distinguished himself as a fine officer whose future was bright and crystal clear. He remained resilient and focused on his way to the top and didn’t expect a reward for any of his hard work. Undiandeye as the Commandant of the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping…

By Adamu Kuta. The press release issued by the Rivers State Caucus in the House of Representatives, titled “Need to Call Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere to Order” is one that anyone who loves Nigeria and the future of Nigeria must pay attention to, study and condemn the warped thinking of those who issued it. In this regard, while Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Dekor-Leader, Rivers Caucus in the House of Representatives and Hon. Cyril Hart-Secretary, Rivers Caucus in the House of Representatives, are the signatories to the document, the reality is that the statement and the false narrative it sought to push is…

The Joint Accord for Tinubu and Fubara for 2027 has refuted the claims made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is solely responsible for the crisis rocking Rivers State in recent times. In a statement signed by its President, Dr Jackson Adebayo, the group stated that, contrary to the APC’s claims, the former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, the purported Chairman of the state APC Caretaker Committee, Tony Okocha and their allies should be held accountable for not respecting the President and father of the nation, rather than Governor Fubara. Adebayo…

By Philip Agbese In the vast expanse of commerce and industry, the term regulation elicits a multifaceted response, precipitating a dichotomy of opinions. On one hand, regulation is perceived as a vital mechanism to ensure a level playing field, safeguard consumer interests, and maintain market integrity. Conversely, it is often met with trepidation and apprehension, particularly by those who fear the potential consequences of increased costs, bureaucratic red tape, and interference with business operations. This dichotomy is presently unfolding in Nigeria’s maritime industry, where the proposed Nigeria Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill has sparked a contentious debate among…

A transformative movement is underway in Taraba State, driven by Governor Agbu Kefas’ visionary 10 million economic tree planting program. This initiative is revolutionizing the mindset of rural farmers, who previously relied on low-yielding crops like rice, yam, and cassava. By introducing high-yielding Malaysian palm seedlings and other assorted economic trees, the program aims to boost agriculture, combat climate change, and alleviate rural poverty. The sheer scale of the program is massive and impressive, with vast nurseries centres as far as the eye can see sprouting across the state, including USSA, TAKUM, DONGA, IBI, WUKARI, KURMI, BALI, GASHAKA, and SARDAUNA.…

In a show of appreciation for winning the NNL Super 8 playoffs and promotion to the NPFL next season, Kunle Soname donated the sum of 10 million naira to the players of the club. Soname also donated an additional N5 million to the Coaching staff, N2.5 million to the management, N1.5 million, N1m to the Supporters Club, N1 million to the club teachers, and N1 million to the club’s kitchen department. The club chairman also presented the Academy Player of the Season award to midfielder, Faruq Ogundare for his outstanding performance during the season which saw him emerge as the…

The Network of NGOs on Peace Building in Nigeria has condemned in strongest terms the security situation in Rivers State following the expiration of the tenure of local government officials. The group also criticised the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) call for a state of emergency to be declared in the state as a “reckless and cynical ploy to exploit the situation for political gain”. In a statement signed by its leader, Comrade Johnson Nwogu, the NGOs said the APC does not mean well for Rivers and its actions are a deliberate attempt to throw the state into further chaos and…

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