Emir Laments Worsening Insecurity in Katsina, Says Many Traditional Rulers Have Been Abducted
Emir Laments Worsening Insecurity in Katsina, Says Many Traditional Rulers Have Been Abducted The Chairman, Katsina State Traditional Council of Chiefs and Emir of Katsina, Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has raised the alarm over what he described as multifaceted worsening security challenges besetting residents of the state. The traditional ruler said the spate of insecurity in the state was at the moment deteriorating thereby degenerating the state of affairs with regards to the security of lives and property of the citizenry, particularly in …
Police confirm electrocution of suspected electrical accessories thief in Abia
Police confirm electrocution of suspected electrical accessories thief in Abia The police command in Abia has confirmed electrocution of a suspected electric accessories thief at Amoji-Ukwu Village, Obingwa Local Government Area of the state. The Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, said that the suspected thief was electrocuted in the early hours of Friday while cutting two cables linked to a transformer. Ogbonna gave the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Aba on Saturday. A resident…
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Katsina: Cashier robbed of N61m at gunpoint, police suspect foul play
Katsina: Cashier robbed of N61m at gunpoint, police suspect foul play A cashier in the office of the Secretary to the Government of Katsina State, on Thursday, was allegedly robbed of N61 million he withdrew from one of the banks in the state capital. According to reports, the cashier, identified as Mr Aminu Darma, had the N61 million packed in three bags when the gunmen attacked him around Steel Rolling Round About and forcefully took the bags of money from him. An eyewitness, identified as Aliyu Shehu, said, “I saw a Toyota Corolla, ram into…
War: We don’t expect to find anyone alive – Minister gives update on Odesa strike
War: We don’t expect to find anyone alive – Minister gives update on Odesa strike The death toll from Russia’s overnight strikes in the Odesa region has risen to 20, Ukraine’s emergency services have said. At least 16 people were killed in a residential building, and four more, including one child, were killed in another strike at a recreation centre. A third strike landed in a field, authorities said. A rescue operation is ongoing and 38 people were injured in the strikes. Previous updates from Ukrainian authorities suggested two children had…
Union Bank’s Save & Win Promo Returns!More customers to be rewarded with over 55 million naira
Union Bank’s Save & Win Promo Returns!More customers to be rewarded with over 55 million naira Union Bank has announced the return of the Save & Win Promo, its flagship campaign aimed at rewarding new and existing customers with cash rewards and other gift items worth over N55,000,000. Following a successful first season, this second edition of the nationwide campaign which coincides with the Bank’s 105th anniversary will benefit more customers to appreciate them for their support and loyalty over the years. Speaking on the reason…
2022 MILO Basketball Championship Ends as Bayelsa Schools Rule
2022 MILO Basketball Championship Ends as Bayelsa Schools Rule The 22nd Milo Basketball Championship ended in great excitement as the boys from Bishop Dimieari Grammar School, Obom Bayelsa State defeated Government Secondary School, Karu, FCT, 36 to 33 in a nail-biting encounter. The game was in a draw situation with each team holding 33 points and only 22 seconds left on the clock when the Bayelsa boys threw a three points from the center of the court that coincided with the final buzzer, sending the spectators into a moment of jubilation. In…
FIRSTBANK LAUNCHES SINGLE-DIGIT LOAN FOR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES, REINFORCES ITS ROLE IN STRENGTHENING GENDER INCLUSION IN NIGERIA
FIRSTBANK LAUNCHES SINGLE-DIGIT LOAN FOR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES, REINFORCES ITS ROLE IN STRENGTHENING GENDER INCLUSION IN NIGERIA The FirstGem fund (FirstGem loan) is a single-digit loan scheme, exclusively designed to put women at an advantage in contributing to the socio-economic development of the country. The loan scheme covers female-owned or partnered SMEs in various sectors of the economy Launched in 2016, FirstGem has been impactful in driving financial inclusion, influencing women's empowerment through gender-advancement programm…
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