Steps to Report Cash Scarcity at ATMs and Banks to CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a public reporting system to enhance cash availability through Over-The-Counter (OTC) withdrawals and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). In a circular dated November 29, 2024, effective December 1, the CBN provided contact details for its branches nationwide to enable Nigerians to report cash accessibility issues. The directive aims […]
Pastor Bolaji Idowu Denies Allegations of Fraud
Bolaji Idowu, Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, has denied allegations linking him to real estate fraud and money laundering, describing the claims as baseless and misleading. Reports surfaced on Tuesday alleging that Pastor Idowu had been detained by the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja over purported fraudulent real estate dealings. It was […]
South Korean Opposition Moves to Impeach President Yoon
South Korea’s opposition parties have initiated an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol following his brief imposition of martial law, which sparked widespread protests and international alarm. Yoon declared martial law late Tuesday, citing threats from North Korea and “anti-state forces,” but retracted the decision early Wednesday after lawmakers overwhelmingly opposed it. The opposition […]
Rivers Court Grants ₦2m Bail to Doctors Accused of Manslaughter
The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has granted bail of ₦1 million each to two doctors, Dr. Jude Okpani, a gynecologist, and Dr. Isaiah-Tunde Akinlade, an anesthesiologist, who are facing manslaughter charges over the death of Rebekah Tamunotorukubu-Sekidika. The doctors were arraigned by the Rivers State Ministry of Justice on allegations of negligence […]
Afenifere Faction Condemns Police Arrest of Activist Dele Farotimi
Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has condemned the alleged abduction of legal practitioner and activist Dele Farotimi by Nigerian police operatives. Farotimi, a member of Afenifere’s National Caucus, was reportedly taken from his Lagos office over claims of defamatory comments against Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, in his recent book. In a statement signed by Deputy Leader […]
UK to Deport Nigerian Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega
The British government is set to deport popular Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega following his loss in an immigration tribunal case. The ruling comes after investigations revealed financial misconduct linked to his church, SPAC Nation, which was shut down by UK authorities for failing to account for £1.87 million in funds and operating without transparency. Adegboyega, […]
Banks Raise Daily Withdrawal Limit to ₦50,000
Deposit Money Banks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised their maximum over-the-counter withdrawal limit to ₦50,000 per day, up from the previous ₦5,000 limit set last month. This change, confirmed by findings from The PUNCH, affects banks such as Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) and Zenith Bank. At GTBank’s branch along the airport road, […]
Rivers Police Bust Child Trafficking Ring, Rescue Four Children
The Rivers State Police Command has successfully dismantled a child trafficking syndicate and rescued four children, aged between one and 13, in the Rumukwachi Community near Port Harcourt. Police arrested Esther Anthony and an accomplice in connection with the trafficking. According to police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko, the children were being kept in a guest house, […]
CBN Plans to Retire 1,000 Staff with N50 Billion Severance Package
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is planning to retire around 1,000 employees as part of a strategic workforce realignment. The bank has allocated over N50 billion for severance packages for those affected. The voluntary Early Exit Package (EEP) has been offered to all staff, except those with less than a year of service or […]
Belgium Grants Equal Rights to Sex Workers
Belgium has passed a groundbreaking law granting sex workers the same rights and protections as other workers. Signed on Sunday, the legislation ensures access to maternity leave, pensions, and legal safeguards against exploitation. The move follows 2022 protests where sex workers demanded state support after being excluded from COVID-19 relief. Under the law, sex workers […]
