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Jun

19

2025

Access Bank Clarifies CBN’s Directive, Promises June 30 Exit of Forbearance

Business#AccessBank, #Centralbankofnigeria

Access Bank Makes Clarifications on CBN's Directive, Promises June 30 Exit of Forbearance Access Bank Plc has responded to the letter of the Central Bank of Nigeria, directing temporary suspension of dividend payment among other bonuses, saying that the bank was the first to meet and exceed the Central Bank of Nigeria's authorisation on meeting N500 billion minimum capital requirement. In the statement signed by the bank's secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the bank stated it was prepared to comply with the apex bank’s directive on exiting forbearance by…

Jun

18

2025

By Famous Reporters

BENUE MASSACRE: President Tinubu queries IGP, Security Operatives over delayed arrest

NATIONAL NEWS#2025BenueMassacre, #AhmedBolaTinubu, #Benuekillings, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun

BENUE MASSACRE: President Tinubu queries IGP, Security Operatives over delayed arrest of perpetrators President Bola Tinubu has expressed dismay over the failure of security operatives to apprehend suspects linked to the recent bloodbath in Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. No fewer than 200 people were killed when assailants suspected to be herders invaded the community on Friday, June 13, 2025, and carried out the dastardly act. The incident, another episode in the recent wave of violent killings in the North-Central state, triggered national outrage, forcing the President to make a condolence visit on Wednesday, June…

Jun

17

2025

By Famous Reporters

Tension in Abia Over Secret Plan to bury Late Monarch without autopsy, family

METRO#ChinweAjiri, #death, #Dr.MondayUbani, #LateEzeSamuelAjiri

Tension in Abia Over Secret Plan to bury Late Monarch without autopsy, family -Widow Accused of Jumping Bail, Plotting Secret Burial with Security Agencies' Protection Fresh tension is brewing in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State following the approval of a petition by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) concerning the controversial circumstances surrounding the death and planned burial of HRH Eze Samuel Ajiri of Ntalakwu-Oboro. The petition, authored by the law firm of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. M. O. Ubani, on behalf of Prince Dike Ajiri, the first son and heir apparent of the late monarch, accused…

Jun

17

2025

By Famous Reporters

UN Condemns Benue Killing, Calls For Justice

WORLD NEWS#2025BenueAttack, #BenueState, #Justice

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue, North Central Nigeria, in which scores of civilians were killed. According to reports, dozens of people were killed while they slept, and several were displaced following brutal attacks on the village of Yelewata. Guterres, amidst dismay, called for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators of the violence. According to news reports, dozens of people were killed while they slept and several were displaced following brutal attacks on the village of Yelewata. Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said, “We’re monitoring the situation. “The Secretary-General condemns the…

Jun

15

2025

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano stakeholders laud Gov Otti over resolve to complete Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene

NEWS#IkwuanoIkotEkpeneRoad, #ikwuanoLocalGovernmentCouncil #Decency #Fairness, #IkwuanoStakeholders

Ikwuano stakeholders laud Gov Otti over resolve to complete Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene The people of Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State have unanimously applauded the Governor, Dr. Alex Otti for his proposed resolution to take control and ensure the completion of the long-abandoned Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene Road project. This is contained in a statement collectively signed by Ikwuano stakeholders and made available to Famous Reporters, Sunday, June 15, 2025. It is no longer news that the protracted state of dilapidation of the famous Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene has over the years, not only instigated worries but also altercations among the people of Ikwuano…

Jun

14

2025

By Famous Reporters

ManCenter Division DPO, CSP Elijah Glows with Two Awards Honour

NEWS#AyoElijah

ManCenter Division DPO, CSP Elijah Glows with Two Awards Honour By Oki Samson The remarkable story of the DPO of the ManCenter division, CSP Ayo Elijah and his integrity on the line of duty continues with recognition from various quarters, Trek Africa Newspaper can report. This is for his sterling capability and strength of character. It would be recalled that for his rejection of a NGN 20 million bribe to cover up a criminal case recently is not unnoticed. Recently, the National Watch Magazine rewarded CSP Ayo Elijah with the Distinguished Public Service Award for Policing Excellence. This is for…

Jun

12

2025

By Famous Reporters

Police Uncovers, Dismantles WhatsApp Fraud Syndicate Targeting High-profile Nigerians

NATIONAL NEWS#CyberIntelligence, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #NigeriaPolice

Police Uncovers, Dismantles WhatsApp Fraud Syndicate Targeting High-profile Nigerians The Nigeria Police Force, through its National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC), has successfully uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated cyber fraud syndicate responsible for hijacking several WhatsApp accounts of citizens, particularly prominent figures, and subsequent attempts to defraud contacts within its network. This was disclosed in a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the statement, The operation followed an official complaint lodged on April 14, 2025. A swift and strategic response by the NPF-NCCC’s cyber…

Jun

12

2025

By Famous Reporters

AIG FCID, AIG Ochalla Hosts Media Icons, CMC Group Delegates

NATIONAL NEWS#AIGMagretAgebeOchalla, #Dr.ChampionOnyekwelu

AIG FCID, AIG Ochalla Hosts Media Icons, CMC Group Delegates The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, FCID Annex, Lagos, AIG Magret Agebe Ochalla, has hosted a distinguished delegation comprising notable figures from across the media and entertainment industries. The delegation was led by Ambassador Cornel Udofia, Publisher of The Gladiators Magazine and Founder of Kick Against Crime in Our Society. Among the CMC delegates were Lady Adaobi Enekwa, Publisher of Blissful Affairs Magazine, movie producer, and convener of the Blissful Affairs Awards for Excellence; Queen Campbell, veteran music icon and member of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN);…

Jun

12

2025

By Famous Reporters

JUNE 12: FRSC Be Safety ConsciousCorps Marshal Shehu Urges Nigerians

NATIONAL NEWS#2025DemocracyDay, #FRSC, #ShehuMohammed, #Traffic

JUNE 12: FRSC Be Safety ConsciousCorps Marshal Shehu Urges Nigerians As Nigeria observes the 2025 edition of the democracy day today Thursday, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has admonished Nigerians to be conscious of their safety by showing moderation and care for others while using the roads. The Corps Marshal gave the admonition in his press statement e-signed and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) by the Corps' Spokesperson, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide, where he noted that the public holiday was another period with increased human and vehicular…

Jun

11

2025

By Famous Reporters

Culture Minister Boosts Creative Sector, Inaugurates 4,000-seat Mefa Arena

NATIONAL NEWS#Entertainment, #MEFA, #NationalCouncilforArtsandCulture, #Tourism

Culture Minister Boosts Creative Sector, Inaugurates 4,000-seat Mefa Arena Abuja, Nigeria— In a historic step forward for Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, under the leadership of Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq, in collaboration with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and MEFA, officially broke ground on Nigeria’s first purpose-built creative and entertainment arena located at Arts Village, Abuja. The event marked the formal signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry, NCAC, and MEFA, a visionary infrastructure project led by Yinka Obebe, Founder…