Author: Alade Adisa

….As Russians burn their faces to hide IDs At least 100 North Korean soldiers have been killed fighting in Ukraine — and video appears to show Russian allies burning the dead’s faces in fires to hide their identity. Another 1,000 North Koreans have been wounded — but dictator Kim Jong Un could be gearing up to send additional troops to the battlefield. The heavy losses — which may include North Korean generals — were reported by South Korea’s National Intelligence Service to the nation’s lawmakers behind closed doors on Thursday, the Telegraph reported. The North Korean troops have become “burdens”…

Justice Deinde Dipeolu of Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted request of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for final forfeiture of a warehouse occupying 1.925 hectares of land along the Lagos/Ibadan expressway in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State and 54 general purpose steel containers to the Federal Government. Justice Dipeolu granted the request after EFCC lawyer moved an application for the forfeiture of the assets. The lawyer to EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), had on 28 November approached the court via a motion ex parte to seek the forfeiture of the assets. According…

An Edo State High Court in Benin has ordered the reinstatement of the suspended 18 local government chairmen and vice chairmen in the state. The presiding judge, Justice Efe Ikponmwonba, on Friday granted the order following a suit instituted by the affected chairmen and vice chairmen. The court, however, restrained Governor Monday Okpebholo and Edo State Government, Attorney General of the State and Commissioner for Justice, Accountant General of the State, among others from acting on the resolution of the state House of Assembly suspending the claimants. Justice Ikponmwonba also ordered that the status quo, as at December 12 be…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to strengthen its drive towards a cashless economy, setting a daily maximum transaction cash-out limit of N100,000 per customer for agency banking operators, also known as Point of Sale (PoS) operators. This directive, outlined in a circular issued on Thursday by the CBN’s Payments System Management Department and signed by Oladimeji Yisa Taiwo, aims to enhance the use of electronic payment channels, address operational challenges, combat fraud, and establish uniform standards across the industry. According to the circular, the CBN has mandated that issuers must limit cash withdrawals to…

The 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Gateway Games, Ogun 2024,’ has been rescheduled once again. The highly anticipated festival initially slated for January 12 – 28, 2025, will now take place from May 16 – 30, 2025. Announcing the change during the 1st Joint Technical Meeting held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday night, the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, said the change was necessary to allow the newly established NSC to settle and develop a sustainable sports economy, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s directive for economic sustainability in sports. The meeting included key stakeholders, such…

The Federal Government has asked Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, who was earlier directed to proceed on retirement to continue as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) till March 2025. through the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation The Director of Press at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Bawa Mokwa, who confirmed the development to journalists on Friday, said the AGF is in receipt of a letter from the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation asking Madein to continue as AGF. When asked on the fate of Mr Shelmsudeen Ogunjimi,…

The Army High Command on Friday approved the promotion of senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General, respectively. Announcing this on Friday, a press statement by Army spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the council promoted 35 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major General, while 73 Colonels were also elevated to the rank of Brigadier General. According to the statement, those promoted to the rank of Major General are: Brig Gen A Garba, Acting Provost Marshal Nigerian Army; Brig Gen UM Alkali Deputy Chief of Administration, Directorate of Veteran Affairs (Army); Brig Gen AGL Haruna,…

With the festive season underway, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has projected a reduction in petrol prices, with Lagos residents expected to pay N950 per litre, while Abuja residents may see prices drop to N990 per litre due to location-specific logistics. The National Publicity Officer of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot price to N899.50 per litre, marking a seven percent decrease from the previously adjusted N970 per litre. This is the second price cut within a month. He emphasized that logistics costs, particularly diesel prices, will affect final pump…

The Police Command in Rivers has announced the arrest of Nwile Bete, 30, a suspected kidnap kingpin during an operation in Port Harcourt. The operation also led to the rescue of a 10-year-old boy allegedly abducted by the suspect. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday. She said that Bete allegedly kidnapped the boy on Nov. 25 and demanded a ransom of N5m for his release. “After the minor was abducted, his mother reported the incident to the police, prompting the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to take swift action,” Iringe-Koko said.…

Bandits have reportedly abducted more than 40 individuals from various communities in Maru Local Government Area of over the past two weeks, sparking fear and anxiety among residents. A resident of Maru town, Alhaji Umar Abdullahi, who spoke to newsmen on Thursday, expressed grave concern over the escalating insecurity in the area. He revealed that the bandits have been conducting a series of raids on the local government headquarters and nearby communities, forcibly taking residents from their homes. He said the persistent attacks have left many in the affected areas in a state of despair, with calls growing louder for…