NSA Reveals How Binance Manager Escaped From Nigeria The office of the National Security Advisers, ONSA, has confirmed the escape of the Binance regional manager for Africa, Nadeem Anjarwalla. DAILY POST reports that Anjarwalla, Binance’s Africa regional manager, escaped from custody on March 22, 2024, from an Abuja guest house, where he and his colleague, Tigran Gambaryan, were detained for alleged tax evasion. A statement issued by ONSA head of strategic communication, Zakari Mijinyawa, said Anjarwalla fled Nigeria using a smuggled passport”. Mijinyawa said the personnel responsible for the custody of the suspect has been arrested and investigation has begun.…
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President Tinubu Cancels Birthday Celebration, Calls For Support For Needy, Less Privileged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will turn 72 on Friday March 29, 2024. The day will be another important milestone in his life as a leader and a statesman. During an auspicious occasion as this, it is customary for family members, friends and associates to celebrate him in different ways. As the leader of our country, President Tinubu in deference to this challenging times will not host any birthday event and does not want any of his associates and numerous well-wishers across the country to organise any celebratory event…
Tertiary Education Commission: JAC Urges Makinde to Reconsider Decision, Withdraw Bill Following the proposed establishment of the Oyo State Tertiary Education Commission, the Joint Action Committee representing all unions in tertiary institutions has appealed to Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde to reconsider this decision. The Chairman of the Committee, Comrade Olusegun Oyewumi, who stated this during a press conference held at the Polytechnic, Ibadan on Wednesday, said certain provisions in the bill may impede efficient functioning of the institutions. The committee believes that such a move would lead to the duplication of functions already managed by various institutions’ Governing…
DHQ Reveals How 137 Abducted Kaduna Students Were Rescued In Zamfara In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said that a total of 137 students were rescued, contrary to reports that 287 children were abducted by bandits on March 6. According to the statement, the children were rescued in Zamfara State in the early hours of Sunday, through the joint efforts of the military and local authorities. The rescued hostages comprise 76 females and 61 males, with ages between eight and 15. The statement said the rescued students will be handed over…
Bishop Aladekugbe Urges Nigerians To Walk With God The Lord Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, Rt.Rev.(Dr) Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe called on Nigerians to walk with God as a panacea to the present hardship. The call was contained in the press release issued by the Diocesan Communicator of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese,Comrade Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade,during the Diocesan Board Meeting held at the Conference Hall,Diocesan Headquarters,Moyede,Ibadan recently. According to the Bishop,God is in full control of Nigeria’s situations and ready to answer our prayers if we are ready to play our own part by being economically productive,serve God with holiness and…
FAAC Meeting: FG, States And LGCs Shares N1,152.756 Trillion From A Gross Total Of N2,326.149 Trillion For The Month Of February 2024 The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its February 2024 meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N1,152.756 trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of February, 2024 from a gross total of N2,326.148 trillion. From the stated amount inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and Exchange Difference (ED), the Federal…
Uphold Unity, Professionalism and Ethics Kayrom Lee Charges New Oyo SWAN Excos The Patroness, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Oyo State Chapter, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde on Wednesday charged the newly elected executive committee members of the Association to strive to promote unity, uphold professionalism and diligently run the affairs of the Association. Ambassador Ayinde charged the new leadership of Oyo SWAN to stay focused and discharge their duties diligently, without fear or favour. According to her, the only way for leaders to succeed is to be focused, dedicated, and determined. The Chief Executive Officer, Kayrom Lee Gym & Fitness…
Parrot Magazine Boss Agboola, Mourns Ibadan Big Boy, Friend, Olajide Adesina Olayinka Agboola, the Chief Operating Officer at Parrot Xtra Media Network (publishers/producers of Parrot Xtra Magazine, pmparrot.com and Parrot Xtra Hour on Splash 105.5fm) has taken to the social media to celebrate his Ibadan big-boy friend and successful Chartered Accountant, Olajide Adesina. The deceased, whose father was a retired Judge of the Oyo State High Court, Justice Okeyode Adesina died at a Lagos hospital last Thursday at the age of 58. Agboola, in his tribute expressed sadness over the death of Olajide but was quick to add that “yes,…
Oyo IGR To Experience Increment By December – Funmilayo The Oyo State Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development Mr William Akinlayo Funmilayo, has expressed confidence that the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state will experience significant increment by the end of the year. The commissioner made this disclosure in his office on Wednesday. The Commissioner for Lands noted that measures are being put in place to transform Oyo State’s IGR under the present administration. The Commissioner noted that between January and March of 2024, there has been a noticeable improvement in the rate of tax payment compared to…
Ensure Accurate Reportage Ogun Deputy Gov. Charges Journalists Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has charged journalists to ensure accurate and factual reportage of events at all times, to engender an informed and organised society. Engr. Salako-Oyedele gave the charge during the 9th Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Information Chapel, with the theme, “Islamic Response to Global Economic Crisis”, at the premises of the Ogun State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, saying as the Fourth Estate of the Realm, journalists should avoid spreading reports that could heat-up the polity, especially at the…