June 2019

MMM Ponzi Scheme back in Nigeria, woos people again

MMM Ponzi Scheme back in Nigeria, woos people again

June 22, 2019 11:42 am

Notorious Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM), the Ponzi scheme which dashed the hope of over three million Nigerians in 2017, is back.

The new version known as MMM Cooperation promises as much as 50 percent return on any amount invested in it — 20 percent more than what the extinct version offered.

Just like the previous version, participants are to register, invest a particular amount in the form of “providing help” and “get help” with their investment and interest back after 30 days.

And some Nigerians are falling for it yet again!

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Nigerian Government denies plan to ban Almajiri

Nigerian Government denies plan to ban Almajiri

June 22, 2019 12:04 am

The Presidency on Friday dismissed media report that the Federal Government had concluded arrangements to ban the Almajiri system of education.

The Almajiri system of education is a form of Qur’anic learning system associated with begging on economic and religious grounds peculiar to some Northern states.

Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement in Abuja, however, said that the prescription of the Almajiri system had remained an objective of the Buhari administration.

”The Presidency, therefore, calls for caution in responses to the pronouncements by President Muhammadu Buhari on free and

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Osinbajo calls for righteousness to transform Nigeria

Osinbajo unveils $8 million Liquid Waste Facility in Rivers

June 22, 2019 12:01 am

The federal government has said it would continue to pursue the ease of doing business policy with diligence to keep solving the problems of operating environment, boost productivity and encourage investors.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stated this yesterday in Port Harcourt during the unveiling of the Port Harcourt Dockyard Liquid Waste Treatment Plant.

The Guardian gathered that $8 million was invested in setting up the facility, which would help clean up the maritime industry by collecting oil wastes and transforming them into meaningful by-products.

Read Also: Many would’ve been in trouble if I had died – Osinbajo

Osinbajo said the …

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 22

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 22

June 21, 2019 10:56 pm

By Nze Ujunwa MarkAnthony

(All Rights Reserved)

 

67. INT. SWIFT COMMUNICATIONS. DAY

The BOARD OF DIRECTORS holding a MEETING in their usual PLACE as regards their PREVIOUS DELIBERATION.

 BEN

Having carefully perused all the proposals you submitted this morning, I have decided that we engage the services of the firm Mrs. Williams recommended.

 MISS OSONDU

Sir, which company is that exactly?

 BEN

It’s the Corporate World Advertising Incorporated; do you have any problem with that?

 MISS OSONDU

Not really sir but from what I know about that firm, it has not handled any multinational or blue chip account like …

Kanu exposes those behind fake Buhari, gives detailed facts

IPOB ready to deal with Fulani herdsmen, says Nnamdi Kanu

June 21, 2019 9:08 pm

The Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra(IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has vowed that he and his organisation, will ensure that Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) commonly referred to as Fulani herdsmen will forever regret their decision if they eventually settle in the South-East of Nigeria, which Kanu and his organisation have been agitating for her freedom from the country following the    marginalisation the region has been witnessing from the Federal Government of Nigeria thus far, Africa Daily News, New York reports.

Kanu responding to Miyetti Allah’s demand from the South-East Governors yesterday in a meeting to establish their …

CAN chairman wants Danfo buses banned from Lagos roads

CAN chairman wants Danfo buses banned from Lagos roads

June 21, 2019 12:59 am

Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos chapter, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola, has said commercial commuter buses popularly called Danfo should be banned from Lagos roads, as they constitute nuisance to effective management of traffic in the state.

He made this known yesterday at the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) and Ministry of Home Affairs Interfaith Safety seminar, organized by Lagos State Computerised Vehicle Inspection Service (LACVIS) to sensitize Lagosians on the need to obey traffic laws.

The cleric said: “We do not want to see Danfo on Lagos roads, they are evil. If anyone is arrested for any traffic-related …

NAFDAC cautions against use of carbide to ripen fruits

NAFDAC to ban Paraquat, Atrazine products in Nigeria

June 21, 2019 12:09 am

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will soon ban the use of Paraquat and Atrazine products by farmers.

The agency said it would mount evidence that the products hurt applicators and the environment.
Dr Husman Bukar, the Director, Veterinary Medicine and Allied Products Directorate, NAFDAC, said this at the launch of a herbicide (Lifeline), produced by United Phosphorous Limited (UPL).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the product launched at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, was also developed with UPL, IITA and Springfield Agro Company Lagos.

Bukar said …

Nigerian Army begins local production of tactical vehicles

Nigerian Army begins local production of tactical vehicles

June 21, 2019 12:08 am

The Nigerian Army says light tactical vehicles and other weapons being locally produced by its company, Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company (NAVMC), will help in addressing Nigeria’s internal security challenges.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, stated this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday after he toured production lines in the company located at Rigachikun in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state.

Buratai disclosed that the first set of the indigenous “light tactical vehicles’’ produced by the company would be exhibited on July 6.

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He said

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Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 21

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 21

June 20, 2019 10:17 am

By Nze Ujunwa MarkAnthony

(All Rights Reserved)

 

64. INT. MR. KADIRI’S RES. NIGHT

JEFF sits in the LIVINGROOM waiting to see his LANDLORD and within a short while, he walks in from the BEDROOM.

 JEFF

Good evening sir.

 KADIRI

Good evening Jeff, please sit down.

 JEFF

Thank you sir!

 KADIRI

I asked you to see me because of the unbearable attitude of your friend; Collins in this house, I want you to warn him seriously because my wife and I can no longer tolerate his irresponsible behavior here. That was why I came to see him earlier in the …

Christchurch attack: NZ sets $135m to buy back guns banned

Christchurch attack: NZ sets $135m to buy back guns banned

June 20, 2019 9:52 am

New Zealand’s government on Thursday launched a multi-million-dollar, six-month guns “buy-back” scheme to compensate owners of powerful but newly banned semi-automatic weapons prohibited in the wake of deadly attacks on two mosques in the Southern city of Christchurch.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Minister of Police Stuart Nash said in a joint emailed statement that NZ$208 million ($135.97 million) had been set aside to compensate owners of the banned semi-automatic firearms up to 95% of the original cost.

They would have until Dec. 20 to hand in their guns.

“Police have detailed plans in place for the next step, which …

NIS begins issuance of 10-year e-passport at Ikoyi office

NIS begins issuance of 10-year e-passport at Ikoyi office

June 20, 2019 9:35 am

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), will start the issuance of 10-year validity e-passport at the Ikoyi passport office on June 25, 2019.

A statement in Abuja on Thursday by the NIS spokesman, Sunday James said: “The enhanced 10 year validity e-Passport will be rolled-out at the Ikoyi Passport office on Tuesday 25th June 2019.

“In view of the above, the Service plans to shut down the existing payment platform for Ikoyi Passport office to give way for the new one.

‘Hence, the Ikoyi Passport office will only attend to Passport applications for the enhanced e-Passport effective from the stated date.…

IMF congratulates Emefiele on reappointment as CBN Governor

IMF congratulates Emefiele on reappointment as CBN Governor

June 20, 2019 2:46 am

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has congratulated Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on his reappointment for a second term of five years by Jubril(President Muhammadu Buhari).

The Fund’s Managing Director, Ms. Christine Lagarde, in a letter dated June 18, 2019 and made available to THISDAY wednesday, said the re-appointment came at a key moment when Nigeria has the opportunity to take important steps to strengthen the economy and improve living standards for all of its citizens.

Read Also: BREAKING: Emefiele still in office, says CBN

“We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with you and …

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