EFCC stops dollar transactions, asks embassies to charge in naira

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a directive barring foreign missions operating in Nigeria from conducting transactions in foreign currencies, mandating the use of the Naira for their financial operations. Additionally, Nigerian foreign missions abroad have been instructed to accept Naira for their financial transactions. This measure is aimed at addressing the…

FAAN shuts Lagos airport runway as aircraft skids runway

On Saturday, May 11, an XEJet Airlines aircraft departing from Abuja encountered an incident at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Ikeja, Lagos. The XeJet E145 aircraft, bearing registration number 5NBZZ, experienced a runway excursion off runway 18L during its landing at approximately 11:29 a.m., veering into the grass verge. On board were 52 passengers and…

Ooni disowns alleged son, petitions police

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has disavowed a man who claims to be his son. In a viral video circulating earlier this week, a man attired in traditional clothing, including neck and hand beads, asserted that he is the biological son of the monarch. He even went as far as issuing a…

Okada rider nabbed for raping female passenger in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a commercial motorcyclist, Afeez Mustapha, for allegedly sexually assaulting a female passenger. According to the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday, May 10, 2024, the suspect was transporting the victim to her destination when he unexpectedly altered their route. Upon reaching…

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